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Pet Friendly
River Access
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38 total sites
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About Big Pines
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
River Access
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
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.
Mark T
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Big Pines
Campground was clean and well maintained.
However, the new asphalt coating had not cured and as a result outdoor chairs sank into it and trailer tire scrubbing while backing in caused damage to the new coating.
Even though this year was not great, we will be back next year. The campground, river and canyon is a wonderful place to spend some relaxing time.
Christina G
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Big Pines
Not shaded by many trees, the site was extremely rocky, and the wind nearly wrecked our tent. Good things are they are big sites and access to the river is nice. Ended up not staying the entire time.
Dick P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Big Pines
The staff working the area were first class, being very nice and friendly. Enjoyed there company and knowledge of the area.
Gene C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Big Pines
I was a no show because of the wind.
Our 35 ft 5th Wheel is new to me and the forecast winds in Ellensburg were 25 to 35 with gusts.
Did not want to have issues in the canyon, Hwy 821 is a very narrow road in places with no escapes.
Have rescheduled for July 20 and 21.
I have visited this park many times while fly fishing.
Looking forward to spending the night (except for the snakes - I hate snakes..... )
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
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