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Campground · WA

Big Pines

WA · Yakima River Canyon

Booking is hardest here in August (7/10) and easiest in May (4/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May4
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul6
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (August), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 3 tent-only sites
  • 38 RV sites
  • Max RV length 128 ft

Activities: BOATING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, PADDLING, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, RAFTING, SCENIC DRIVE, STAR GAZING, SWIMMING, TUBING, WATER ACCESS, WATER ACTIVITIES, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, RIVER TRIPS, BIRDING

Location

Where it is