Washington State Accessible Outdoor Recreation Guide - South Central Region |
South Central Region
Accessible Recreation Overview
Attention: Several Agencies have closed accessible recreation sites.
Due to these closures, some sites and corresponding numbers previously represented on maps
and listings may no longer be within this system.
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Accessible: Based on criteria within the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Facility is connected with barrier-free-route-of-travel from an accessible parking area. Due to topography and the primitive nature of some sites, these routes may not be accessible to all with disabilities.
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Useable: Facility allows significant access. Some individuals with disabilities may have difficulty and need assistance.
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Non-Accessible: Does not meet ADAAG criteria. |
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Gold Creek Pond Picnic Area (USDA FS)
North Bend Ranger District Contact phone: (206) 888-1421
TDD phone: (800) 272-1215
From Seattle, drive 51 mi E on I-90 to Snoqualmie Pass. Take the Gold Creek exit and follow signs to site.
Features: Vistas of prominent peaks
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Rachel Lake Scenic Trail (USDA FS)
Cle Elum Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 674-4411
From Snoqualmie Pass, drive E on I-90 for 13 mi to Kachess Lake Rd exit. Turn left onto Kachess Lake Rd. Drive 5 mi and turn left (NW) onto FS 4930. Continue about 4.5 mi to site.
Features: Popular scenic area
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Kachess Campground (USDA FS)
Cle Elum Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 674-4411
From Snoqualmie Pass, drive E on I-90 for 13 mi to Kachess Lake Rd exit. Turn left onto Kachess Lake Rd. Follow about 6 mi to site on FS 4900.
Features: Activities include waterskiing and fishing, and in winter, snowmobiling and cross country skiing
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Lake Easton (SP)
Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.
Located 15 miles west of Cle Elum, Wash., and 15 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass, Wash.
From I-90:
Take exit #70, and follow signs to the park.
Other Info: Utility campsite Updated: 9/8/2005
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Lavender Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
From I-90, take exit 74 (W Nelson Siding Rd) between Cle Elum and Easton. Lake is on north side of I-90.
Features: Bank fishing
Updated: 9/9/2002
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Yakima River - Kinghorn Slough Access (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
Take East Nelson Siding exit from I-90 between Cle Elum and Easton. On the north side of the freeway, by fire station, take Hundley Rd and go 2.2 miles to area entrance.
Features: Bank fishing on what is considered state's best resident trout stream.
Other Info: Wild rainbows average 11 inches. Excellent for whitefish.
Updated: 9/9/2002
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Lake Cle Elum - Bell Property (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
Go thru Roslyn and Ronald and continue north on SR 903. Access is on left, 2.5 miles north of Last Resort Restaurant.
Features: Natural bank boat launch.
Accessible parking. Other Info: Fishing for Kokanee, lake trout (makinaw) and burbot.
No boat launch after mid-summer due to reservoir draw down.Updated: 9/9/2002
Start at Interstate 90 exit 85 (Cle Elum). Go E on State Route 970 for 6.9 mi. Turn left on Teanaway Rd. Go 7.3 mi. Turn left on West Fork Teanaway Rd. for 0.6 mi. Turn right on Middle Fork Teanaway Rd.(paved, two lane/gravel, one lane.) Go 3.9 mi site on left.
Features: Open forest stream side setting.
Bring your own water.Other Info: Primitive. Hitching rails available. Access to many miles of horse, hiker, mountain bike trails on Wenatchee National Forest.
Check for updates at: www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890Updated: 5/23/2005
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Beverly Campground (USDA FS)
Cle Elum Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 674-4411
From Cle Elum, drive E on SR 970 for 6.9 mi. Turn left onto Teanaway Rd (FS 9737) for 16 mi to site.
Features: Campsites are open and level
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Yakima River - Teanaway Junction Access (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
3 miles east of Cle Elum, at junction of SR-970 and SR-10, turn west (over rail tracks) to Teanaway access area.
Features: Bank fishing available.
Other Info: Excellent rainbow trout and whitefish stream.
Updated: 9/9/2002
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Taneum Campground (USDA FS)
Cle Elum Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 674-4411
From Cle Elum, drive E on I-90. Take Elk Heights Rd, exit 93. Turn left over hwy and then turn right onto Thorp Prairie Rd. Follow for about 3.5 mi. Turn right onto Taneum Rd. Follow for about 6.5 mi to site on FS 3300.
Features: Wooded area with level sites
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Haney Meadows Horse Camp (USDA FS)
Cle Elum Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 674-4411
From Cle Elum, drive E on SR 970 to US 97. Continue on US 97 to turn off for Liberty. Turn right. Turn left onto FS 9712 and go 12 mi to site.
Features: Horse facilities available
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Matton Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
From Ellensburg, take exit 109 from I-90. Go northwest for 0.5 mile on Canyon Rd. Turn left onto Damman Rd and go west for 1.6 miles to access on the left.
Features: Dock/float; bank fishing for rainbow trout. Gravel and dirt parking.
The float is useable after you can get on it from the dirt parking lot. Updated: 5/22/2003
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Yakima River - Thrall Access (Ringer Rd) (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
In Ellensburg, take eixt 109 from I-90 and go south on SR-821 (Canyon Rd) for 3.3 miles to Ringer Rd. Go west on Ringer Rd for 0.3 mile to access on left. (Note: Ringer Rd is a loop road)
Features: Rented outhouses are provided during fishing season.
Other Info: Considered the best resident trout stream in Washington. Wild rainbows average 11 inches. Also excellent for whitefish.
Updated: 9/9/2002
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Fiorito Ponds (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
On I-90, take exit 109 from Ellensburg. Go south for 1 mile on Canyon Rd. Go east on Tjossem Rd for 1.65 miles. Go south on County Rd 6 for 1.2 miles to access on the right.
Features: Natural bank boat launch.
Bank fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Updated: 9/24/2008
Located four miles east of Ellensburg, WA and three miles west of Kittitas, Wash.
From I-90:
Take exit #115 (Kittitas). Go north on Main Street to T-intersection. Turn left and go three miles. Turn left on North Ferguson Rd. Drive about 1/2 mile to park.
Features: Turn-of-the-century farm, guided tours
Other Info: Group activities, special events
Updated: 9/8/2005
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Ginkgo/Wanapum (SP)
Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.
Located appoximately 30 miles east of Ellensburg, Wash., on the Columbia River.
From east or west on I-90:
Take exit #136. Follow signs south on Huntzinger Rd. three miles to Wanapum or north through Vantage one mile to Ginkgo.
Features: Gingko Petrified Forest located 1 mi N of Vantage
Other Info: Utility site
Updated: 9/8/2005
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Colockum Wildlife Area (WDFW)
From Wenatchee, go 20 miles south on the Malaga/Alcoa Hwy. Area is on the west bank of the Columbia River.
Features: Area is managed for wildlife habitat, primarily elk. Over 300 miles of primitive open roads, with undeveloped parking and campsites. Four-wheel drive vehicles are advised. No developed fishing sites, although fishing along remote streams. Seasonal wildlife viewing possible from car.
Updated: 9/9/2002
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L.T. Murray Wildlife Area (WDFW)
Area extends from Cle Elum to Selah, and north of Vantage along the Yakima River with a number of entry points.
Features: Area managed for a big game habitat and wildlife recreation, with a number of road closures. Mostly undeveloped, natural areas, with primitive campsites and parking areas. Fishing on Taneum Creek is primitive stream bank, with no vehicle access. Seasonal wildlife viewing from vehicle.
Contact the agency ADA coordinator at (360) 902-2349 for information about accessible hunting opportunities for closed roads or walk-in only areas accessed with motor vehicles by persons with disabilities. Updated: 5/12/2005
From Naches, drive NW on US 410 (Chinook Pass) for 33 mi. Turn right onto FS 1900 drive 3 mi to site.
Features: Open, Wooded setting
Other Info: Popular for ORVs
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Boulder Cave (USDA FS)
From Naches, drive NW on US 410 (Chinook Pass) for 30 mi to site
Features: Open, wooded setting
0.5 mi paved loop to Naches River
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Wenas Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
From Yakima, go west on US 12 toward Naches. Turn right onto Allan Rd. Go 1.1 miles. Take Naches-Wenas Rd for 3.1 miles. Turn left onto Longmire Ln and go 2.4 miles. Turn left onto North Wenas Rd. Go 3 miles to lake.
Other Info: Fishing for brown and rainbow trout.
Updated: 9/9/2002
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Clear Lake Picnic Area (USDA FS)
Naches Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 653-2205
TDD phone: (509) 653-2205
From Naches, drive W on US 12 for 38 mi to Clear Lake turnoff. Turn left. Continue to site located on the N side of lake.
Features: 0.5 mi nature trail with platforms over lake Other Info: Day use only
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Oak Creek Wildlife Area (WDFW)
20 miles west of Yakima on US-12.
Features: Elk viewing shelter, primitive RV camping, and telephone at the headquarters location. Accessible big game hunting opportunity for disabled hunters by reservation into a walk-in only area by motor vehicle. Contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 902-2349 in Olympia. Other Info: Winter elk feeding station.
Updated: 5/12/2005
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Tree Phones Campground (DNR)
From Yakima. Go S on I-82 for 2 mi to Union Gap. Go W on Ahtanum Rd to Tampico. Go W on A-2000 (Middle fork) for 15.3 mi. Turn left and go 0.1 mi to site.
Features: Forest stream, snow shelter Other info: Horses and snowmobiling on trails.
Snow shelter, and horse mounting ramp. Other Info: Accesses 24 miles of horse, hiker, mountain bike, and motorcycle trails on state land, connecting to many more miles of trail on the Wenatchee National Forest.
Updated: 5/16/2005
Start in Yakima. Go S on Interstate 82 for 2 mi. to Union Gap. Go W on Ahtanum Rd. to Tampico. Go W on A-3000 (North Fork Ahtanum Creek) Rd. for 9.5 mi. Keep left on A-2000 (Middle Fork)Rd 0.1 mi. Ahtanum Camp located on the left.
Features: Camping along a forest stream.
Observation platform by stream. Snowpark permit required in winter.
Bring your own water.Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.Updated: 5/23/2005
Start in Yakima. Go S on Interstate 82 for 2 mi. to Union Gap. Go W on Ahtanum Rd. to Tampico. Go W on A-3000 (North Fork Ahtanum Creek) Rd. for 9.5 mi. Site on the left.
Features: Camping in a forest stream setting, volunteer campground host, snowmobiling opportunities.
Snowpark permit is required for winter use.
Bring your own water.Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or 1-800-264-0890.Updated: 5/23/2005
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Ahtanum Snowmobile Parking (DNR)
Start in Yakima. Go S on I-82 for 2 mi to Union Gap. Go W on Antanum Rd to Tampico. Go right (NW) on N Fork Ahtanum rd (A-3000) for 9.5 mi. Bear left on Middle Fork Rd (A-2000) for 0.2 mi. Site is on right.
Features: Snowmobiling.
Snowpark permit required in winter.
Bring your own water.Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.Updated: 5/23/2005
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Yakima Sportsman (SP)
Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.
Located three miles southeast of downtown Yakima, Wash.
From I-82:
Take exit #34. Travel east approximately one mile to Keys Rd. (first road after crossing). Turn left, and go approximately one mile to park entrance. Turn left into park.
Features: Fishing for juveniles (under age 15) only
Other Info: Showers, utility campsite
Showers, utility campsite Updated: 9/8/2005
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Yakima River - Burke Access (Mellis Rd) (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
From I-82, take Parker exit. Follow Yakima Valley Hwy to Mellis Rd. Take Mellis Rd to stop sign. Turn right and follow to end of road.
Other Info: Rainbow trout and whitefish in upper reach of Roza Dam. Lower reaches provide opportunities for smallmouth bass fishing.
Updated: 9/9/2002
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I-82 Pond #6 (Buena Pond) (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
Take exit 50 from I-82 east. Turn left toward Buena and go 0.5 mile. Turn left onto Buena Loop Rd and go 0.4 mile to access on left.
Features: Early season fishing for stocked rainbow trout.
Updated: 9/9/2002
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I-82 Ponds - Ponds #4 & #5 (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
Take exit 50 from I-82 east. Turn left toward toward Buena and go 0.5 mile. Turn left onto Buena Loop Rd and go 0.4 miles to access on left.
Features: Ponds stocked with rainbow and brown trout, with browns to 16 inches caught occasionally. Fishing is fair for crappie and bass.
Updated: 9/9/2002
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Yakima River - Zillah Bridge (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area
Take exit 52 from I-82 eastbound; turn right at stop sign; go 0.1 mile, access on right before bridge.
Features: Excellent fishing for rainbow trout and whitefish above Roza Dam. Lower reaches provide some smallmouth bass action.
Other Info: Boat launch may be closed due to flood damage.Updated: 9/9/2002
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Sunnyside Wildlife Area (WDFW)
Public Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
Take exit 67 from I-82 and go south on Midvale Rd to Green Valley Rd. Go west for 1 mile, then turn left (south) onto Snipes Pump Rd to wildlife area.
Features: Dock/float, boat launch available. Maintained natural road system may be suitable for some wheelchair users.
Duck blinds have been relocated near the office. Contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 902-2349 in Olympia for details. Updated: 5/12/2005
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Maryhill (SP)
Go to web site.
Contact phone: (509) 773-5007
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.
Located 12 miles south of Goldendale, Wash.
From Goldendale:
Drive 12 miles south on U.S. Hwy. 97.
From Biggs Junction, Ore. (I-84, exit #104):
Drive one mile north on U.S. Hwy. 97, on the north shore of the Columbia River.
Features: Beach access, group activities
Other Info: Utility campsites, restroom in standard campsite loop
Utility campsites, restroom in standard campsite loop Updated: 9/8/2005
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Klickitat Wildlife Area (WDFW)
From Goldendale, go west on SR 142 for 11 miles to Glenwood Hwy. Go northeast on Glenwood Hwy for 5 miles to site.
Features: 14,000 acre natural area along Klcikitat River Canyon. Seasonal wildlife viewing includes deer, turkey, chukar, black bear, valley quail, bandtail pigeon, and dove. River access via dirt paths at Lyle and Mineral Accesses. Fishing for summer steelhead and spring/fall chinook.
Updated: 9/9/2002
Start on Goldendale Highway 0.3 mi. East of Glenwood. Go North on Mt Adams Highway (paved) for 2.1 mi. Go left on K-1000 Rd.(paved)1.3 mi. Turn left onto K-4000 Rd.(gravel) go 0.4 keep right, go 0.5 keep left, go 0.6 keep right, go 0.8 camp on the left
Features: Camping along a forest stream.
Bring your own water.Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.Updated: 5/23/2005
Start on the Goldendale Highway 0.3 mi. East of Glenwood, go North on the Mt Adams Highway (paved) 2.1 mi. Turn Left onto K-1000 Rd. (paved) for 1.3 mi. Turn left on K-4000 road (gravel) go 0.4 mi. keep right, go 0.5 mi. keep left, go 0.6 mi. turn left onto K-3000 Rd. at 0.7 mi. you will pass the back entrance to Bird Creek, go another 1.4 mi. keep right, go another 1.2 mi to camp on right.
Features: Camping along a forest stream, explore nearby lava tubes, blow holes.
Bring your own water.Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.Updated: 5/23/2005
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South Climb Trailhead (USDA FS)
Mt. Adams Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 395-3400
TDD phone: (509) 395-3422
From Trout Lake, go N on FS 80. FS 80 becomes FS 8040. Continue for about 10 mi on FS 8040 to end of road.
Features: 0.5 mi trail (difficult)
0.5 mi trail (difficult) 0.5 mi trail (difficult)Other Info: Departure point for climbers ascending Mt. Adams
Start in Yakima, go South on I-82 for 2.0 mi. to Union Gap. Go West on Ahtanum Road to Tampico. Go right on the North Fork Ahtanum Creek Road (A-3000 rd) 9.5 mi. Go left onto Middle Fork (A-2000)Rd for 9.2 mi. Site on left.
Features: High altitude campsite sub alpine setting, wildflowers, usually snowbound until June, cool to cold in summer.
Bring your own water.
The final 3.5 mi of road is very steep (13%). The road is impassable beyond the campground.Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.Updated: 5/23/2005