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Tent Reviews

May 27, 2025
Staff was friendly, site was clean. They came around daily to collect our bags of trash which was great.. Bathrooms were clean and they had hot water for showers.
Sep 15, 2024
Great spot. Appreciated the pool, snack shop, laundry and fire pit. The only drawback was the roar of the I-90 hellscape.
Sep 13, 2024
After a long drive from Southern Idaho I was in need of a piece of lawn to plant my tent for some rest. Thank you.
Sep 07, 2024
Very unhappy with our stay at KOA Ellensburg because of the location - it’s completely impossible to sleep in a tent at Ellensberg KOA because of the persistent noise, mainly from the adjacent highway but also from some piece of equipment that made an excessive noise at night. Definitely wouldn’t camp there again. Facilities and staff were great, just a shame about the location.
Sep 04, 2024
Aug 28, 2024
We stayed in a tent camping spot. It was okay in many respects, but we had trouble sleeping because of the traffic noise. It is too close to very busy highways, with trucks roaring past all night.
Aug 26, 2024
The staff was awesome and very accommodating
Aug 26, 2024
The staff was friendly and helpful and the site was tidy. We stayed at one of the tent sites along the river.
Aug 19, 2024
It was a great stay! There is little to no privacy between sites, and there crammed in there pretty tight but it was good! The pool was refreshing and the rec room had AC so that was nice
Aug 18, 2024
Very friendly staff. Great hot dogs and margaritas Fri nite!
Aug 16, 2024
Very expensive, not likely to stay at KOA again. Personnel were very nice and helpful, just to much money for tent spots.
Aug 13, 2024
Too expensive. Freeway too loud. Camp spots to small. No privacy. Unflat ground for tents. Bathrooms being the only perk of staying here versus a Walmart parking lot - often not very clean. Don't need the extras - pancake breakfast or movie night. Just a flat place to throw some tents. Second year for a group of me and my friends for floating the Yakima and will definitely be our last.
Aug 12, 2024
Great place, happy cheerful environment!
Aug 10, 2024
Location was convenient, but price was not worth stay. We had dry dog poop where the tent goes, picnic table was covered with bird poop, and showers were dirty. Not dirty cause they had not been clean for the day, but dirty like when it gets clean not much effort or time gets put in.
Aug 09, 2024
Location has a over pass that is over the tent area that is a bit noisy but bearable. Employees are great.
Jul 08, 2024
Jun 29, 2024
Wonderful people - suggested moving tent site to be more accommodating - restrooms and showers were very nice & clean. Only drawback was the tent sites right by the road overpass made it a little noisy.
Jun 25, 2024
Very friendly staff. Clean campground with plenty of entertainment for kids. The complementary Flapjack and sausage Sunday breakfast was outstanding along with the Margarita and hotdog Friday!
Jun 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
Jun 11, 2024
Very nice facility. Clean & close ! bathrooms/shower. Was a little surprised to find a tent in my spot when I arrived but no one appeared until the next morning so wasn't a problem. Would definitely stay again, and reccommend!!!

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Thank you for being our guest. We have drop ins without us knowing, please let the staff know if that happens again so we can ensure the visitor is a guest and assist him/her to the right location. We look forward to your next visit. TY Bethel, Mgr
Jun 09, 2024
Everyone's very polite and helpful and just pleasant.
May 30, 2024
Despite being the most expensive tent site of my trip at 70 dollars, this was the second worst campsite and the worst paid one. Under a highway overpass just off I-90 (constant vehicle noise), barely a tent site off a gravel parking lot, the bathroom reeked of stale urine, and the showers were poorly constructed. My wonderful motel room in Othello cost the same amount!
May 28, 2024
Fui mi primera vez acampando en koa pero tuve una muy buena experiencia. El staff es súper amable en especial Bethel, siempre con una sonrisa y dispuesta a ayudar en lo que necesites. Todo el campamento lo mantienen limpio y los pancakes son una delicia!!!!

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Gracuas oir ser nuestro invitado. Esperamos tenerlo nuevamente como nuestro huesped. Su familia fue un placer quedarse con nosotros. Bethel, Gerente
May 25, 2024
We got in late but had a nice quiet evening sleep ! Easy to pay once we left!
May 18, 2024
Location wasn’t good and the bathrooms could sure use some updating.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Thank you for being our guest. It's so beautiful along the Yakima River, the atmosphere is so peaceful and inviting. We aim to keep our campground and facilities clean and enticing so every stay is an enjoyable one. We look forward to having you as our guest again. Bethel G, Manager
Apr 25, 2024
Apr 05, 2024
Very nice campground - clean, friendly staff. Only issue was that our tent site was right by an overpass, so it was noisy.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Thank you for being our guest. We hope you enjoyed being along the beautiful Yakima River. We have a whole new sections we just revamped on the other side of the overpass. Please visit us again and we will put you in one of our new sites. Thanks again for being our guest. Bethel G, manager
Mar 18, 2024
Oct 23, 2023
Sep 15, 2023
This KOA is clean. A few things that were concerning were that the pool said open till 10pm and was locked. And the resident mental or method out person that lives across the way, that visits your koa in the middle of the night, and the local cops do nothing to get him off the street, this will hurt your business as I didnt feel safe.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Our pool is open 10-10 in season and is gated 24 hours. The gate latch opens from the top post which can make it tricky if you never used that type of gate latch before. There are no private residences near the park. If a homeless person wanders into the park, we let the police handle it.
Sep 11, 2023
Very good help and all things camping were GREAT
Sep 11, 2023
Wasn’t impressed for the money.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

We are a KOA Journey yet offer amenities and activities comparable to a KOA Holiday. Our location is highly desirable being easily accessible from I-90 and nestled at the base of the Cascade mountains along the Yakima River. Close to CWU, the Gorge Amphitheatre, Roslyn and more.
Sep 11, 2023
Extremely disappointed. Stuck us in a totally unimproved campsite full of rocks and weeds, and a bunch of litter. Ridiculous for the amount of money charged. Will never stay there again.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Our basic tent sites are situated on the banks of the Yakima River. The area is protected by the State and doesn't allow "improvements" This allows tenters to enjoy the splendor of nature. We also have deluxe tent sites available away from the river, on a grass pad, with water and electric hook ups.
Sep 11, 2023
Right next to the freeway, couldn't sleep because of the noise. I wanted to be in a quite part of the campground but got assigned a site that was a dirt patch with a porta-potty. The real bathrooms were a 5 minute walk. I would have asked for a different space but the office closes at 6, so couldn't find anyone to get reassigned. But still had to pay the full $77. Pretty pricey dirt. Not happy.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

As a KOA Journey, we are conveniently located off I-90 and our tent sites are furthest away from I-90 along the Yakima River. Tent sites along the river are on land that is protected by the State so they remain natural, basic sites. Check-in starts at noon and there is an after hours phone if needed
Sep 05, 2023
I’ve been coming here for ten consecutive years and it’s gotten way to expensive for what you get. For tent camping it’s more expensive than the remodeled Leavenworth KOA. Having to book for four nights for Labor Day is crazy too, especially for the road noise.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Being a KOA Journey, we are conveniently located off I-90 yet we offer accommodations and amenities more like a KOA Holiday making our guests enjoy staying for long weekends especially during the Ellensburg Rodeo over Labor Day weekend. We are the best of both worlds.
Aug 28, 2023
Throughout our stay, we experienced a great deal of satisfaction, until an unfortunate incident occurred. Our truck was accidentally hit by a cleaner on a golf cart. Additionally, we had inquired the day before about swimming after 11 AM and were assured that it would be permissible as long as our site was vacated by that time. However, we were subsequently charged a late checkout fee without an
Aug 28, 2023
The bathrooms here need attention. Cleaning once a day is not enough unfortunately and the showers (both) have a drainage problem. As with most KOA's, the camping is quite cramped, however our family tent site was in a great location that we didn't feel cramped this time at all. Staff is great and amenities are what you'd expect at a KOA. We always feel safe here. We will definitely be back.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Our bathrooms are cleaned and spot checked several times a day. There is no drainage problem with the showers, but they will drain slowly when the parks drainage system is being used to its max. Our family tent sites are very spacious and close to all amenities.
Aug 20, 2023
Great customer service! Will be staying again!
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 13, 2023
Aug 06, 2023
I’ve stayed at many KOAs and this is the first time the very capable staff didn’t have the authority to fix problems. They had to wait for the owner to be on property and they had to be showed by national office what was obviously wrong. Beautiful spot on the river.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

As at most KOAs/campgrounds, on-site management and staff although very capable do require owner approval for certain fixes. Also, as a KOA, we are subject to annual inspections, which we passed again this year.
Aug 01, 2023
This was our second stay and I was not as pleased as our last stay. I was charged for an additional adult that did not attend (I told the gentleman when I checked in but he did not remove or refund me). The womens bathroom (by the office) was dirty more than it was clean and out of toilet paper in ALL stalls. The SaniCans were disgusting. It was a disappointing stay.
Jul 31, 2023
Overall great stay. Portable bathrooms could be cleaner though
Jul 31, 2023
It was OK. The bathrooms were clean, which was great, but the noise from the freeway was constant and this has to have been the most expensive KOA I have been to. For what?

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Our location offers beautiful, shaded sites nestled at the base of the Cascade Mtns and on the banks of the Yakima River, yet is easily accessible from I90 yet being far enough so you can't even see I90 from the park.
Jul 30, 2023
The bathrooms were clean, the campsites were a good size, however the noise from the roadway was awful. Trucks would pump their brakes at all hours of the night making it impossible to sleep. The pool was freezing cold and you can’t swim in the river.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

As a Journey campground, we are easily accessible to I90, being located on an off-ramp yet not directly off I90. The other side of the campground is directly on the Yakima River which runs very swiftly here, making it dangerous to wade in but we have a pool for swimming instead, which is even warmer
Jul 26, 2023
Great campground, poor location. Loud, campsite under overpass.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

We have a great location nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains along the beautiful Yakima River with easy access to I90. Our tent sites are on the bank of the river under mature shade trees with no sites being under the overpass for the local road.
Jul 17, 2023
The camping spots are very close which is not a big deal for family campers and spots broken up by tents. However, we had a cookout/dinner only group next to our spot blasting music and smoking. We made the best of it but were uncomfortable at times and disappointed at the atmosphere especially for the $70/night fee.
Jul 16, 2023
We had a great time. Service was friendly and professional. Thank you for making our first KOA experience wonderful!
Jul 11, 2023
Great, pet friendly campground! The facilities were clean and well maintained. They did a movie night that included popcorn, which was really cool! The playground was a big hit with the kids. Our only complaint was the pool was almost too cold. Get a bubble, solar blanket to warm it up!
Jun 11, 2025
On my way to the Seattle Folklife Festival, I stopped by the Ellensburg KOA Journey for an overnight in one of their beautifully furnished Nomadics Glamping Tipis. Their three tipis are facing the Yakima river and are equipped with an outdoor grill, picnic table and comfortable chairs to lounge in and listen to the river and the birds. All tipis are 22ft and have a queen bed as well as up to 4 twin beds (2 beds, 2 pull out mattresses). Electricity and wifi is provided as well as a TV, fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. - This KOA also offers a small pool, a store, a children's play area and is located right next to the I-90. It is a great place to stop for a night or two on your road trip throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- Nomadics Tipi Makers on Google
Jun 02, 2025
Nice and very well kept place.
- Jordyn Riley on Google
May 22, 2025
Wonderful property on the Yakima river!! Tepees, cabins, RV lots and tent camping. Swimming pool, kids swimming pool, horseshoe pits, BBQ gas grills, showers, laundry facilities, general store, etc. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
- Robert Farley on Google