Lmuma Creek

Yakima River Canyon — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Wenatchee, WA, WA

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. The Canyon offers excellent wildlife watching, plant viewing, fishing in a Blue Ribbon trout stream, family river rafting and camping. The Bureau of Land Management administers over 9700 acres in the Yakima River Canyon area, including five developed river access sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lmuma-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Yakima River Canyon offers excellent fishing in a Blue Ribbon trout stream with 27 miles of gentle river winding through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills. Campers praise it as a quiet and relaxing spot with river access and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Goat, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Western Tanager, Northern Hawk Owl, and Western Rattlesnake have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Lmuma Creek: Bring a BLM day pass or annual pass; America the Beautiful and Golden Age passes accepted. Only 2 paved accessible sites available — arrive early for best selection. Multiple river access points available for wading and water activities.

Skip Lmuma Creek if: You are noise-sensitive — trains pass by every couple of hours day and night.. You require full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups; suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You prefer paved facilities — gravel roads and parking are standard..

Best time to visit Lmuma Creek: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations may vary..

Nearby campgrounds: Ballard (Winthrop, WA), Honeymoon (Winthrop, WA), Harts Pass (Mazama, WA), River Bend (Mazama, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lmuma Creek

Cell signal at Lmuma Creek (Wenatchee, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. The Canyon offers excellent wildlife watching, plant viewing, fishing in a Blue Ribbon trout stream, family river rafting and camping. The Bureau of Land Management administers over 9700 acres in the Yakima River Canyon area, including five developed river access sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You are noise-sensitive — trains pass by every couple of hours day and night.✕ You require full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups; suitable only for self-contained RVs.✕ You prefer paved facilities — gravel roads and parking are standard.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring a BLM day pass or annual pass; America the Beautiful and Golden Age passes accepted.

Only 2 paved accessible sites available

arrive early for best selection.

Multiple river access points available for wading and water activities.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations may vary.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain Goat, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Western Tanager, Northern Hawk Owl, and Western Rattlesnake have been documented in the area.

Location

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Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Yakima River Canyon fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Yakima River Canyon before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lmuma Creek cost per night?+
Lmuma Creek costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lmuma Creek open?+
Lmuma Creek is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lmuma Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lmuma Creek?+
Lmuma Creek can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lmuma Creek?+
Lmuma Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Lmuma Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lmuma Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lmuma Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Lmuma Creek is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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