Campground in Kittitas County, Washington. Run by BLM.
| Operator | BLM |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Land Management (Yakima River Canyon) |
| Campsites | 43 |
| Site types | 37 standard, no electric, 3 tent only no electric, 3 walk to |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (509) 665-2100 |
| Address | BLM Wenatchee Field Office, Wenatchee, WA, 98801 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Big Pines Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Big Pines Campground is in Kittitas County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.