KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From I-90: Take Exit 106. If coming from the west, we will be immediately on the RIGHT on the off-ramp.
If exiting from the east, go left from the off-ramp, taking you over I-90 and we will be on your immediate left.
If coming from SR 97, stay to the right at the stop sign, then right again at the end of 97.
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Quiet, shady pull thru sites situated on the Yakima River.
32 S. Thorp Hwy
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Olmstead Place State Park: This park is a 217 acre day-use park that features picnic space, beautiful gardens, walking trails and a small museum. The 217 acre farm has two houses: a farmhouse and a smaller Cabin. Samuel Olmstead and his family moved to the site in 1875, the same year Ellensburg was platted. The parks hosts a popular threshing bee each September and is at 921 N. Ferguson Road, about three miles west of Kittitas.
Kittitas County Historical Museum
114 E. Third Ave. | Ellensburg, WA 98926 (509) 925-3778
The Kittitas County Historical Society, founded by ancestors of valley pioneers, started the one-room museum in the 1960s and eventually moved the items, plus new ones, to its present-day location. At the museum, visitors will find nearly every era of life in Kittitas County. Permanent exhibits include the antique doll and buggy collection, historic photograph and slides, Mires glass plate negatives, Native American bag and basket collection and much more. The museum also offers several events for families.
217 Ferguson Road
Kittitas, WA 98934
Roslyn is a historic coal mining town which boasts of a log cabin built in the 1880's, 25 old ethnic cemeteries and the quaint Roslyn Museum. Roslyn is the filming site of the television series "Northern Exposure."
There are few mountaintops in Washington that are accessible by such a short and easy trail. Red Top is a great trail for kids and for adults wanting a half-day hike in the Teanaways. This area is also considered one of the best by valley rock hounds.
From I-90, take exit 85 and go north on Hwy. 97 North for 18 miles. Just past the Mineral Springs Campground, go north on FR 9738. In 2.6 miles, go left on FR 9702. Drive 4.5 miles to the trailhead at the picnic area, elevation 5,000 feet. NW Forest Pass required.
Shaken by an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, the north face of Mount St. Helens collapsed in a massive rock debris avalanche. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to close. For more information please call (360) 274-7750.
Enjoy hours of fun floating the Yakima River
This is one of Washington State's best trout fishing areas.
Olmstead Place State Park is one of the first homestead in the Kittitas Valley. It features the original log cabin, barns and authentic materials from the late 1800s. Good spot for picnicking.
From this scenic viewpoint you can see Mt Rainier, Mt. Adams and the Stuart Range. It's great for picnicking, hiking and photography.
Umtanum Creek Recreation Area is a great place to explore, with a fine canyon hike leading to rolling hills above.
Hiking and Horseback. This beautiful ridge borders Ellensburg to the south. If offers scenery and several opportunities for varied interest and skill levels. Enjoy a gorgeous view surrounded by forest and wildflowers in the Spring.
Located in Thorp Washington, the Thorp Grist Mill was built in 1883 by a homesteader who lived near the Yakima River. This is the only flour mill, of six in the county, still standing. The mill, nearly fully equipped just as it was when it stopped operating in 1946, is maintained as a major tourist destination by the non-profit Thorp Mill Town Historical Preservation Society. For visitors, there are self-guided outdoor tours available year-round and guided indoor tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The mill was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1977, and restoration work went into high gear in the late 1980's and through the early 1990's.
11640 N. Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
This region displays the beauty of the valley from a different perspective. Just north of town, this area offers a variety of opportunities for those with outdoor interests such as: Hiking, Horseback riding, motorcycle, biking, x-country skiing, snowmobiling.
What: New exhibit at the Children's Activity Museum
Where: 118 E. Fourth Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday
Cost: General admission: $4.25 per person (Children under 1 are free)
$14.50 for a family pass. Memberships are also available.
Contact: 509-925-6789
For information, visit the Western Art Association website.
Enjoy a day playing volleyball!
The pool is located by the KOA Office/Store.
Enjoy a game of horseshoe with a friend located on the main lawn area.
Happy Trails Horseback Riding Ranch Hay Rides - Sleigh Rides - Wagon Train trips - Carriages. Address: 551 Pioneer Trail Road - Easton, WA Take Exit #74 off of Interstate 90 and follow it down 1/2 mile.
Hiking, Horseback, Motorcycle, and Bicycles. This is a 4.4 mile moderate hike that winds along the shore of Lost Lake before climbing a plateau to Manastash Lake. It follows the shore and then climbs steeply to its end on the Manastash Ridge at a 4 x 4 trail. There is a spur trail accessed from this point.
The Clymer Museum of Art is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.
416 N. Pearl St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Visit Central Washington University online for information.
A Walkabout Museum of late Victorian architecture featuring 27 buildings. Enjoy sites from the Lynch Block (dating back to 1888) to the Federal Building (1917) and Ben Snipes Bank (1889).
This canyon, just southwest of Ellensburg, offers year-round entertainment. Hiking, horseback riding, sledding and watching elk feed.
The 9-hole "Ellensburg" course at the Ellensburg Golf & Country Club facility in Ellensburg, Washington features 2,988 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. The course rating is 35.9 and it has a slope rating of 115 on Rye grass. Ellensburg golf course opened in 1932. Frank Crimp, III manages the course as the President/Owner.
Located 2 miles down South Thorp Hwy from the Ellensburg KOA
3231 S Thorp Hwy
Ellensburg, WA 98926
More thing to do in the area, check out the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Picnicking, Rafting, Bird watching and Fishing. The winding river provides a beautiful and serene place to enjoy a picnic, float a raft, fly fish or simply listen to the birds who rest on its shore. There are over seven launch sites and 19 miles of accessible water.
Wheel Line Cider, a multi-generational, family-owned craft cidery. They are dedicated to reviving the use of heirloom bittersweet varietals in their dry craft ciders and to highlighting produce from local farms. Their aim is to create and nurture meaningful relationships with our communities, use inventive recipes to accentuate unique flavor profiles and to collaborate with local businesses, farmers, educators and artisans alike. They have live music on weekends and every other weekend they have cider donuts. Because they are a tasting room, they are also family and pet friendly!
15730 Upper Badger Pocket rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
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