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Ellensburg KOA
- 32 S. Thorp Hwy.
- Ellensburg, WA 98926
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From I-90, take Exit 106. If coming from the W, you’ll drive right past the campground. If exiting from the E, go L from the off-ramp. If coming from SR97, stay to the R and take a R at the 4-way stop when 97 ends.
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Set on the Yakima River, this KOA is a great base camp for fishing or rafting.
Set on the Yakima River, this KOA is a great base camp for fishing or rafting. Shuttles for boaters/rafters are available for a fee. You're well-situated for touring the Clymer Museum of Art, searching for the Ellensburg blue agate, enjoying a concert at the Gorge Amphitheatre, hiking the John Wayne Trail, stargazing on Table Mountain or visiting Roslyn, where Northern Exposure was filmed. Central Washington University's campus and Chimposium also are located in town. Visit during Jazz in the Valley last weekend in July and the Ellensburg Rodeo on Labor Day weekend. This KOA features wooded sites, some right on the river. Check into the new cozy two room Kabins (air-conditioned) or settle into a prime spot and relax. Wireless Internet is conveniently located throughout the entire park.
Meet Your Hosts
Gary & Gail McConnell bring an unbridled enthusiasm to their service of others and know it will eventually be reflected also in the upgrades and care and maintenance of their KOA campground. They endeavor to make their campground a “must visit – must return” park that campers will frequent several times a season.
Gary & Gail raised their daughter and son camping, and the entire family enjoys great memories of those vacations. They want to replicate this experience in the lives of many others. The McConnells love to please people and go beyond their campers’ expectations.
Campground Amenities
Campground Activities
Fishing on the Yakima River
Fishing on the Yakima River
Western Art Show and Auction
Northern Exposure Festival and Sweet Pea Festival
Held mid-July in Roslyn.
Local Attractions
Museums
Olmstead Place State Heritage Area
Thorp Grist Mill
Location
Quiet, shady pull thrus situated on the Yakima River.
Heated Pool
Horseshoes
Volleyball
Green Canyon/Naneum-Wilson Trail
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.
Rainforest Exhibit at the Children's Activity Museum
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
Western Art Association
For information, visit the Western Art Association website.
Roslyn
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."
Horse Rentals & Riding
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.
Clymer Museum of Art
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.
Central Washington University
Visit Central Washington University online for information.
Umtanum Creek
Umtanum Creek Recreation Area is a great place to explore, with a fine canyon hike leading to rolling hills above.
Mount St. Helens
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.
Great Trout Fishing
This is one of Washington State's best trout fishing areas.
Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute
Located at Central Washington University. Have a great time at "Chimposiums," one hour educational workshops involving the world renowned chimpanzees which have acquired extensive American Sign Language vocabularies.
Red Top Lookout
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.
Historic Ellensburg, Washington
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).
Watt Canyon
This canyon, just southwest of Ellensburg, offers year-round entertainment. Hiking, horseback riding, sledding and watching elk feed.
Convenient Location
We are conveniently located to historical museums and golf courses. Take Exit 106 off of Interstate 90.
More Thing to Do in the Area
See Kittitas County Recreational Opportunities and the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Lion Rock
From this scenic viewpoint you can see Mt Rainier, Mt. Adams and the Stuart Range. It's great for picnicking, hiking and photography.
Thorp Mill
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 today with its machinery complete.
Manastash Ridge
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.
Yakima River
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.
Manastash Lake
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.
Yakima Canyon
The Yakima Canyon offers spectacular scenery and fantastic opportunities . . . you may even be able to see one of our local bald eagles! There are several places to stop and enjoy the amenities. Picnicking, fishing, rafting and bird watching.
Olmstead Place State Park
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.
Upcoming Events
Weekend Rodeos
Weekend rodeos are held in the area from April through August. Labor Day Weekend features one of the top 25 best pro rodeos.
Pastimi Spring Golf Classic
Held mid-May.
Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm
May - Oct
Ellensburg Downtown - 4th and Pearl
Live Music, Art Shows, Balloon Man
www.kcfarmersmarket.com/
Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce
For a listing of events and things to do while in our area visit Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce.
Friday Art Walk - First Friday of every month
Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering
Every February, in a quiet western town
brings a gathering of cowboys from here and all around.
The Gathering is a celebration of western music, poetry and art, fiddling contests, late night dances and stories from the heart. February 16 - 19, 2012
WinterHop BrewFest
Ellensburg's 8th Annual Brew Fest
Saturday, January 21, 2012; Noon - 5pm;
Historic Downtown Ellensburg
40th Annual Art Show & Auction
May 18 - 20, 2012
Held in Ellensburg - Call Chamber of Commerce (509-925-3138) for details.
Relay for Life Team Hope
5K Run/Walk on June 24, 2011 in Ellensburg, WA. 100% of all proceeds from 2011 Hope Run will go to the American Cancer Society.
Ellensburg Wine Festival - May 7, 2011
Third Annual Ellensburg Wine Festival being held on Saturday, May 7th. Call the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce for tickets at 509-925-3137
15th Annual Ellensburg Manastash Metric Bicycle Tour
Saturday, October 1, 2011
7:30-9:00 am Check-in
West Ellensburg Park
Rotary Fields
Century ride = 61.62 miles/99.16 km
Half Century ride = 31.60 miles/50.85 km
Sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
of Kittitas County
drier-ride.org
rsvp@fairpoint.net
(509) 962-4311
707 North Pearl Street, Suite 1
Ellensburg, WA 98926
