Yakima River Canyon and Umtanum Creek
A winding scenic byway between Ellensburg and Selah with river access sites, bighorn sheep and a suspension footbridge to the Umtanum Creek trail.
What to do
- Drive SR 821 through the canyon and stop at the BLM recreation sites.
- Cross the suspension bridge at Umtanum and hike up Umtanum Creek Canyon (about 6.5 miles round trip), the best bet for bighorn sheep.
- Float or fish the Yakima River.
Getting there
Know before you go
- BLM sites charge $5 for day use and $15 to camp; pay at the self-serve station.
- The recreation sites are open year-round.
- Leashed dogs are allowed on the Umtanum Creek trail.