Basics
- Location:
- Located three miles southeast of downtown Yakima, WA
- Type:
- State Parks
Description
Yakima Sportsman State Park is a 247-acre camping park created in 1940 by the Yakima Sportsman's Association to promote game management and the preservation of natural resources. The park is on the floodplain of the Yakima River and is an irrigated green zone in an otherwise desert area. The park has a variety of deciduous trees that shade camping and picnic areas. One hundred and forty bird species have been identified in the park. Ponds lure fishers to the river. The park is a popular stay-over spot for travelers and visitors to events in the Yakima area.A vehicle parking permit is no longer required for day visits.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.Winter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Season:
Amenities
Amenities:
Picnic Area(s)
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
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.
