Big Pines

This was an…. Experience……

The camping area at Umtanum is very small, not too much privacy because they are close to neighbors. There was no shade at all, very dry and very very windy. The second night the bugs were out of control. Thousands of gnats attracted to all light. I’m sure we all came home with bugs in our noses.

Although there were vault toilets, and a ranger that came through regularly to check the restrooms. The facilities were disgusting. Poop all over the place. Also the vents were next to our camp so we had the aroma of hot crap all throughout the day.

The only positive review I can leave was the river being right there! It made it very easy to launch our rafts and boats to float the amazing river. We float the Yakima every year but have never camped at these spots. Next time I will probably just make the drive back home or find somewhere else.

So if you don’t mind eating and swatting bugs away from your face all night, this is your spot.

Nice little "walk-in" site (barely any walk). Well maintained. Had a couple deer walk through in the morning. Mostly RVs and campers at other sites but you won't feel out of place in just a tent. There is some road and rail noise in the morning, but not terrible. Even had enough cell service for shooting off a couple texts.

Nice little "walk-in" site (barely any walk). Well maintained. Had a couple deer walk through in the morning. Mostly RVs and campers at other sites but you won't feel out of place in just a tent. There is some road and rail noise in the morning, but not terrible. Even had enough cell service for shooting off a couple texts.

Good spot on the river, can get hot.

Good spot on the river, can get hot.

I've been going here for 25 years, even before the big flood. I've noticed the pavement on the sites are crumbling because there isn't enough gravel to hold up the shoulders. I'd hate to see expense pavement go to waste because of a lack of cheep 5/8ths minus. Bathrooms were clean and stayed that way all weekend. Garbage cans never filled up. Had a great time.

I've been going here for 25 years, even before the big flood. I've noticed the pavement on the sites are crumbling because there isn't enough gravel to hold up the shoulders. I'd hate to see expense pavement go to waste because of a lack of cheep 5/8ths minus. Bathrooms were clean and stayed that way all weekend. Garbage cans never filled up. Had a great time.

I always enjoy boondocking when we take the right gear - plenty of water is essential. This year the weather was relatively mild and we rafted, fished, biked and hiked. Good fun with friends and family.

I always enjoy boondocking when we take the right gear - plenty of water is essential. This year the weather was relatively mild and we rafted, fished, biked and hiked. Good fun with friends and family.

Our reservation was given away to another camper and we had to go to another campsite to find a spot.