Big Pines
Selah, Washington · 1,289 ft · In Yakima River Canyon
Photos: BLM Staff photo
Wildfire 34 mi NE: Ancient Lakes, 15 acres
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,289 ft (393 m)1,289 ft393 m
Sites43
Big Pines lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 10 people
- 02Standard · up to 10 people
- 03Standard · up to 10 people
- 04Standard · up to 10 people
- 05Standard · up to 10 people
- 06Standard · up to 10 people
- 07Standard · up to 10 people
- 08Standard · up to 10 people
- 09Standard · up to 10 people
- 10Standard · up to 10 people
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
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About
Overview
The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. The Canyon offers excellent wildlife watching, plant viewing, fishing in a Blue Ribbon trout stream, family river rafting and camping.
The Bureau of Land Management administers over 9700 acres in the Yakima River Canyon area, including five developed river access sites. An overnight and day use fee is charged and reservations are accepted through www.recreation.gov, campsites will only be held until checkout time (11am) the next day. If reservation holder doesn't show up by then, the site is released. Hookups and potable water are not provided. The recreation sites are open year round, with the largest crowds filling the sites on hot summer weekends.
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Cell service
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- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Big Pines: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 5% chance of rain67°46°
- ThuSunny66°46°
- FriSunny68°48°
- SatMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain63°40°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain59°43°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Lmuma Creek Recreation Site
Campground · 1.1 mi · Selah
Roza Recreation Site Campground
Campground · 2.4 mi · Selah
Umtanum Campground
Public Land · 4.0 mi · Ellensburg
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 15 mi
Dispersed Camping
Naches, WA · On State agency land · Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife Trust Land
- 15 mi
Dispersed Camping
Naches, WA · On State agency land · Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife Trust Land
- 17 mi
BBQ Flats Campground
Nile, WA · On State agency land · Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) State Resource Management Area
Location and contact
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