Is Yakima Sportsman State Park first-come first-served or reservation?

Yakima Sportsman State Park accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Yakima Sportsman State Park before I book?

Yes! Yakima Sportsman State Park has 4 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

Are there showers at Yakima Sportsman State Park?

Yes, Yakima Sportsman State Park has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

Can I have a campfire at Yakima Sportsman State Park?

Fire policies at Yakima Sportsman State Park: Visitors have reported a burn ban in effect at times. No official fire policy text provided in sources.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

How many campsites does Yakima Sportsman State Park have?

Yakima Sportsman State Park has 81 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Yakima Sportsman State Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Yakima Sportsman State Park. Dogs must typically be kept on a leash (usually 6 feet or shorter) and under control at all times. Be sure to clean up after your pet and check for any breed or size restrictions.

What amenities are available at Yakima Sportsman State Park?

Yakima Sportsman State Park offers: Restrooms, Showers, Potable Water, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups, Pets Allowed. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Yakima Sportsman State Park?

Popular activities at Yakima Sportsman State Park include Hiking, Fishing, Biking, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Yakima Sportsman State Park

3.51

219 reviews

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Quick Facts

1,007 ft

Price

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Reservable

Sites

81 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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Quick Facts

1,007 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

81 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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Campsite Fees

Visitor reports cite a typical nightly charge around $32 and a reported $8 online reservation processing fee; seniors/disabled discounts reported by...

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

3.51

Mixed Reviews

Based on 219 reviews

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"Reviews are mixed to negative overall: many visitors praise the park's grounds, trails, ponds and picnic/play areas, but a frequent theme is safety and maintenance concerns. Multiple reviewers report homeless/transient activity, theft (especially bikes), overflowing trash, and poorly maintained restrooms/showers; others note helpful rangers and nice trails."

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Yakima Sportsman State Park

46.5919, -120.4529

Best Time to Camp at Yakima Sportsman State Park

Fall. Especially September and early October. Is the park's sweet spot. Daytime highs run mid-60s to low 80s, nights drop into the 40s and 50s, and mosquitoes taper off. The ponds and trails stay accessible, bird activity picks up, and crowds thin out compared to summer. Summer can be hot and buggy near the wetlands. Spring and late fall are cooler but workable if you're prepared for wind and occasional rain.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.5 / 5

Top 8% in WA

Called the park's 'sweet spot' in Sep–Oct; fall colors and bird migration draw praise.

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About Yakima Sportsman State Park

Yakima Sportsman State Park sits along the Yakima River at 1,007 feet, offering 81 campsites with full hookups and access to wetlands, ponds, and a riverside dike trail. The grounds and natural features draw consistent praise, but security concerns. Including reported thefts and transient activity. Are significant enough that multiple reviewers recommend locking up bikes and valuables.

State park campground with a mix of RV sites (many with water and electric hookups, some pull-through), tent sites and at least one group site.

Weather and SeasonsFall. Especially September and early October. Is the park's sweet spot. Daytime highs run mid-60s to low 80s, nights drop into the 40s and 50s, and mosquitoes taper off. The ponds and trails stay accessible, bird activity picks up, and crowds thin out compared to summer. Summer can be hot and buggy near the wetlands. Spring and late fall are cooler but workable if you're prepared for wind and occasional rain.

Natural Features and SceneryThe park occupies a river corridor lined with ponds and wetlands that stay greener than the surrounding high desert. Trails follow a dike along the Yakima River, connecting grassy meadows and reedy shoreline. The wetlands draw shorebirds and waterfowl, especially during fall migration. The riverbanks are natural and grassy rather than developed, which works for anglers but means limited formal access points. Mosquitoes are heavy near the water in summer.

Geological RegionYakima River corridor with wetlands, ponds and a dike

Scenic ViewsWetlands, beaver ponds and Yakima River views along trails and the dike; open grassy areas and tree-lined sites.

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Total Campsites81 campsites

Best CampsitesThe 'red' site (specific number not identified in reviews) gets mentions for a nearly level paved pad and full hookups. Sites 1–16 are reportedly tight, with Site 2 noted for mud and wasp problems. Mid-30s through the 60s have been reported by visitors as sometimes occupied by long-term or abandoned RVs, which may affect availability and atmosphere.

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Amenities available

Campground has developed RV sites with utility hookups, restrooms and coin/token showers, picnic areas and playgrounds. Reviewers report working electrical and water hookups at many sites but also recurring maintenance and cleanliness issues in restrooms and showers.

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Potable water

Electricity hookups

Water hookups

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Activities you can enjoy

Park offers trails and pond/wetland areas for walking and wildlife viewing, with campground and day-use areas adjacent to the Yakima River and wetlands.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsReported hazards include theft and transient/homeless activity, aggressive wasps/hornets, fox tails (plant hazard to dogs), goat thorns that can puncture bike tires, heavy mosquitoes, mud bogs at some sites, and occasional drug paraphernalia found in restrooms/grounds. River edges and reed-filled fishing areas can be difficult to access.

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3.5

219 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Yakima Sportsman State Park has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews are mixed to negative overall: many visitors praise the park's grounds, trails, ponds and picnic/play areas, but a frequent theme is safety and maintenance concerns. Multiple reviewers report homeless/transient activity, theft (especially bikes), overflowing trash, and poorly maintained restrooms/showers; others note helpful rangers and nice trails.

Review Summaries

Based on 219 reviews

What Campers Love

Well-maintained trails and pond/wetland areas for birdwatching, playground and picnic areas, numerous RV sites with hookups, helpful/ hardworking rangers reported by some visitors.

Based on 219 reviews

Common Concerns

Safety issues including homeless encampments, drug use, theft (bikes stolen), transients casing sites; poor maintenance like mud bogs, leaky pipes, wasps/hornets, no privacy between sites, dirty...

Based on 219 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Lock up bikes and valuables (do not leave them outside); choose back-in sites for more space; bring heavy-duty insect repellant for mosquitoes; expect token-operated showers and consider bringing...

Based on 219 reviews

Camper Quotes

"DO NOT CAMP HERE WITH ANYTHING OF VALUE!"; "The park itself is pretty but we will not come back here due to a feeling of being unsafe."; "Pull-thru spaces are very close together with barely room...

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