Ellensburg KOA

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.

Roslyn

Roslyn is a historic coal-mining town boasts of a log cabin built in the 1880s, 25 old ethnic cemeteries and the quaint Roslyn Museum. Filming sight of the television series “Northern Exposure.”

Manastash Ridge

Hiking
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.

Thorp Mill

Located in Thorp, Washington. 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.

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.

Historic Ellensburg, Washington

A Walkabout Museum of Late Victorian Architecture features 27 buildings. Enjoy sites like the Lynch Block (dating back to 1888) to the Federal Building (dating back to 1917), Ben Snipes Bank (1889) A

Western Art Association

For information, visit the Western Art Association website.

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.

Museums

Olmstead Place State Heritage Area
Thorp Grist Mill

Horse Rentals & Riding

Happy Trails Horseback Riding Ranch
Hay Rides - Sleigh Rides - Wagon Train trips - Carriages.
ADDRESS: 551 Pioneer Trail Road Easton

Yakima River

Picnicking
Rafting
Bird watching
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 seven access points and 19 miles of accessible water.

Manastash Lake

Hiking
Horseback
Motorcycle
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 flows the shore and then climbs steeply to its end on the Manastash Ridge at a 4x4 trail. There is a spur trail accessed from this point.

Olmstead Place State Park

Picnicking
Olmstead Place State Park is one of the first homestead in the Kittias Valley. It features the original log cabin, barns and authentic materials from the late 1800s.

Lion Rock

From this scenic viewpoint you can see Mt Ranier, Mt Adams and the Stuart Range. It's great for picnicking hiking and photography.

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.

Red Top

Rock Hounding and Hiking
This scenic area is also considered one of the best by valley rock hounders.

Watt Canyon

This canyon just southwest of Ellensburg offers year-round entertainment. Hiking horseback riding sledding and watching elk feed

Yakima Canyon

The Yakima Canyon offers spectacular scenery and fantastic opportunities. There are several places to stop and enjoy the amenities. Picnicking, fishing, rafting. bird watching.

Umtanum Creek

More Thing to Do in the Area

See Kittitas County Recreational Opportunities and the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Central Washington University

Visit Central Washington University online for information.