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38 total sitesAbout Big Pines
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (289)
What Guests Are Saying
Big Pines offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with excellent river access, making it ideal for activities like fishing and river floating. Many reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly staff, highlighting the large, level sites despite some concerns about noise and shade. While there were occasional issues like overflowing dumpsters and rowdy neighbors, the overall experience remains positive, encouraging repeat visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Big Pines offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with excellent river access, making it ideal for activities like fishing and river floating. Many reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly staff, highlighting the large, level sites despite some concerns about noise and shade. While there were occasional issues like overflowing dumpsters and rowdy neighbors, the overall experience remains positive, encouraging repeat visits.
Review Summary
Mylene M
VerifiedMay 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Big Pines
Great views, well-maintained and bathrooms are clean and well-stocked.
Ray L
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Big Pines
Initially reserved a campsite for a Thursday. Plans changed and I went it to reserve a Friday PM. Was required to pay for both a Friday AND SATURDAY. I did not want, or need, or use a full weekend reservation.
Carlee B
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: Walk In B, Loop: Big Pines
This was my first time visiting the canyon and it was such a cool ecosystem. This campground was conveniently located if you want to explore the full canyon, but a bit of a haul if you intend to be primarily on one end or the other. The walk in sites were awesome - a very short walk in for a much more secluded feel.
Mark G
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: Big Pines
Excellent campground! Easy in and out. Lots of space between siites. Right on the Yakima River.
Craig B
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Big Pines
Great campground-- windy (but that's no surprise) and occasional train noise from the tracks across the river. But a beautiful, quiet area with may birds and great nearby hiking.
Jon N
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Big Pines
Like this place
Robert H
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Big Pines
Clean, Quiet, close to river
Barbara L
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: Big Pines
clean!
Alison K
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Big Pines
We always enjoy our stay at Big Pines. Close to home and we enjoy being on the river.
Patricia W
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Big Pines
Beautiful, quiet, large level sites, right next to the river, boat launch area, no hook-ups but would definitely love to stay again.
Location & Directions for Big Pines
Blm Wenatchee Field Office, Wenatchee, WA 98801 United States
Elevation: 397 ft
Getting There
<p>From Seattle, take I-90 east to Ellensburg Exit 109 (Highway 821 Canyon Road). At the traffic circle, take the second exit onto South Canyon Road. Stay on the road, which will take you south through the Yakima River Canyon. Big Pines campground...
From Seattle, take I-90 east to Ellensburg Exit 109 (Highway 821 Canyon Road). At the traffic circle, take the second exit onto South Canyon Road. Stay on the road, which will take you south through the Yakima River Canyon. Big Pines campground is located at milepost 9 on the Canyon Road.
Highway access
Big Pines campground is accessible via I-90, with the nearest exit being Ellensburg Exit 109, which connects to Highway 821 (Canyon Road). Canyon Road directly leads to the campground, located at milepost 9.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026