Ellensburg KOA Journey
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Overview
The Ellensburg KOA Journey serves as a peaceful gateway to Central Washington. Nestled along the banks of the Yakima River, this park offers a blend of convenience and natural beauty. It is well-known for its clean facilities and easy-to-navigate layout, making it a reliable stop for those traveling across the state. Whether you are arriving for a quick overnight stay or a long weekend of outdoor recreation, the park provides a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the rugged charm of the Kittitas Valley.
Location & Surroundings
Strategically located just off Interstate 90, the park provides an ideal rest stop between Seattle and Spokane. Despite its proximity to the highway, the riverfront setting creates a serene environment where guests can watch the water flow by. The surrounding landscape features the rolling hills and sagebrush typical of the region, offering wide-open skies and plenty of fresh air. It is a prime location for enjoying the high-desert climate and the lush greenery found near the water’s edge.
Amenities & Park Features
This facility is designed with the modern RVer in mind, featuring long pull-thru sites that accommodate larger rigs with ease. Guests have access to full hookups, reliable Wi-Fi, and cable television to ensure a comfortable stay. On-site recreation includes a seasonal swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a dedicated KampK9 dog park for four-legged travelers. The river access point is a standout feature, allowing for convenient shore fishing or simply relaxing by the Yakima River during the warmer months.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the Yakima River Canyon, a scenic area famous for its basalt cliffs and blue-ribbon fly fishing. Just a short drive away, downtown Ellensburg offers historic architecture, local art galleries, and a variety of dining options. Visitors can also explore the campus of Central Washington University or attend the famous Ellensburg Rodeo if visiting during late summer. For hikers, the nearby Manastash Ridge offers challenging trails and panoramic views of the entire valley.
Who This Park Is Best For
This KOA is a perfect match for cross-country travelers looking for a high-quality, dependable stopover with easy highway access. It is also an excellent choice for fly-fishing enthusiasts who want immediate access to one of the state's premier rivers. Families will appreciate the safe environment and recreational amenities, while those visiting students at the local university will find it a convenient home base. It is ideal for anyone seeking a well-managed base camp to explore the beauty of Central Washington.
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User Reviews
Bob ROBERTS
A nice KOA campground along the river with good walks. Campground is wide open and spacious with trees for shade on some sites. All sites are gravel. A few overnight cabins are available as are several teepee rent. There are tent sites available as well. Bathroom facilities were okay but needed some maintenance during this offseason. Large play area for kids and a pool that is seasonally open with a hot tub. Some traffic noise during the busy times a day but at night it was fairly quiet.
Bobbi Atkins
First time here. Staff very helpful and friendly. Road noise load but have been next to train tracks too. Quite park, clean. Enjoyed their Friday night get together for hot dogs and margaritas. Met some really nice people from NC,Wa. Would be nice to be some what closer to town. But all in all was a nice place. Would stay here again.
Karen Battistone
Great campground with spacious sites. Staff was great. I didn’t give a 5 star because their dump station water shut should be at the post, not so far away. Also it would be nice to change out the golf cart for an electric one so we didn’t smell all the gas fumes every time it drove by.
Galen Wahlmeier
There are friendly people running the place. The facilities are showing their age but are kept clean. Not a place for tents but would work in a pinch. The sites along the river are nice. All the hookups are in good shape. There is a place to connect your TV for local channels. The pool is open until 10. Next to it is a kids pool. You will also find playground equipment around the campground.
Nicci W
Not like the others… we’ve been to several KOA’s and this one we won’t return to. The pool was gross…. Hair, bugs, food in it… the liner detaching and sagging all around… and to top it off was ICE cold…the kids didn’t want to spend time there. The bathrooms were gross too, the kids have never complained of taking showers places but immediately came back to our site and told us about how dirty it was … which they have never complained about something like that in the past from the many other places we’ve stayed. For the price it’s not worth it. The positive…. the river was pretty, but we were packed in close together with minimally green grass areas.
Gene Marical
Nice park, starting to get a little pricey. They have a nice sized dog park, some lots back up to the river, freeway is close but you get very little noise from highway.
Misty McCracken
Super friendly staff, nice playground and really clean facility/bathroom, overall an enjoyable experience.
AJ Smith
We have been to this campground many time and never have we been sooo disappointed...The new ownership has drastically raised the rates while letting all of the grass die (what a shame) The pool was filthy. I wont be coming back
Crystal Pasic
We love this KOA! We have been coming here for years. We have always enjoyed our time there. On our last trip our truck broke down and the staff (Jessica and Brian) went above and beyond to accomodate us during this stressful time. It was a busy weekend but they found space for us and were beyond kind! It made a bad situation so much better! Thank you!!
Terry Post
Great experience