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About Big Pines
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
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- River Access
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- 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
Lynn B
VerifiedDecember 17, 2019 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Big Pines
I have stayed there numerous times, but this is the first time I made a reservation. The campsites are nice but some of them are nearly impossible to back into because of curbs that were apparently placed to separate pedestrians from vehicle traffic. It is obvious that the person that made this design has NEVER had to swing wide when backing a trailer! Some of them have been cut back but they are still a major nuisance.
On a positive note, the campground hosts are very nice people!
Lynn B
VerifiedDecember 17, 2019 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Big Pines
I have stayed there numerous times, but this is the first time I made a reservation. The campsites are nice but some of them are nearly impossible to back into because of curbs that were apparently placed to separate pedestrians from vehicle traffic. It is obvious that the person that made this design has NEVER had to swing wide when backing a trailer! Some of them have been cut back but they are still a major nuisance.
On a positive note, the campground hosts are very nice people!
Michael P
January 15, 2020
We always like this campsite for when we go rafting on the Yakima River.
Its right by the bridge, which is a great place to hike.
Crystal E
January 15, 2020
Campground was very clean and stayed clean all day every day as the site people came through several times. The river was fun to float down. Went to the Ellensburg rodeo and fair. It was fantastic! Initially, I was hesitant because of snakes but I never saw a single one thank goodness! Will definitely stay again!
Michael P
January 15, 2020
We always like this campsite for when we go rafting on the Yakima River.
Its right by the bridge, which is a great place to hike.
Crystal E
January 15, 2020
Campground was very clean and stayed clean all day every day as the site people came through several times. The river was fun to float down. Went to the Ellensburg rodeo and fair. It was fantastic! Initially, I was hesitant because of snakes but I never saw a single one thank goodness! Will definitely stay again!
Jeff L
January 16, 2020
Clean and uncrowded. Great river access and amenities were exactly what I expected.
Jack G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Big Pines
We love this campground, great spots, clean restrooms, and terrific hosts.
We visit there about 4 times a year.
Charles M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Big Pines
Camp hosts were great, the camp spot was superb.
Jeff L
January 16, 2020
Clean and uncrowded. Great river access and amenities were exactly what I expected.
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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