Umtanum Creek Recreation Site

4.6(348 reviews on Google)

Places to stay listing in Ellensburg, WA

About Umtanum Creek Recreation Site

In the Yakima River Canyon south of Ellensburg, Umtanum Creek Recreation Site is one of four Bureau of Land Management campground and day-use sites along the river, with Roza, Big Pines and Lmuma Creek. The canyon is known for wildlife watching, trout fishing, family-friendly rafting and camping, and Umtanum also has hiking, picnic tables and public restrooms. Dogs are welcome. Campsites can be reserved from May 1 to September 30 and are first come, first served from October 1 to April 30. Camping spurs and pull-outs have natural dirt and cobble surfaces, and cell coverage is limited in the canyon. Rated 4.6 from 348 Google reviews.

What reviewers mention: river (56), hiking (52), bridge (21), canyon view (16), camping (12), rattlesnakes (9), river access (8), floating the river (7), spring hike (7), overgrown trail (4)

Services and details

  • Overnight stay

    Yes

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

  • Lake or river access

    Yes

No information yet on shuttle to the Gorge Amphitheatre, sleeps 6 or more, hot tub, pool, kitchen or kitchenette, breakfast included, restaurant or bar, eV charging, event-weekend minimum stay, tent sites, rV hookups, cabin or glamping. The website did not say; call and ask.

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