Outdoors
Camping near the Tri-Cities
Army Corps campgrounds on Lake Wallula and Lake Sacajawea, state parks within a couple of hours, primitive BLM camping at Juniper Dunes, and private RV parks.
Campgrounds and RV parks
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Yakima River Canyon and Umtanum Creek
Lakes, Rivers & BeachesDogs welcome
A winding scenic byway between Ellensburg and Selah with river access sites, bighorn sheep and a suspension footbridge to the Umtanum Creek trail.
Scenic driveBighorn sheepRiver access
Dispersed and primitive camping: what is allowed
| Land | Camping |
|---|---|
| BLM Juniper Dunes | Primitive camping allowed, 14-day limit. No water, toilets or services. |
| Hanford Reach National Monument | No camping. Day use only. |
| WDFW wildlife area units (Thornton, Windmill Ranch, Rattlesnake Slope and others) | Most units here post no overnight camping and no open fires. Ringold Springs water access allows camping. |
| Army Corps parks | Only in designated campsites; reserve Hood, Charbonneau, Fishhook and Plymouth on Recreation.gov. Windust is first come, first served. |
| Washington State Parks | Designated sites only; reserve through Washington State Parks. |
Summer burn bans are common. Check the fire level for the park or county before you light anything, including charcoal.
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