Wildfire season is here and impacting several parks, so make sure you’re in the know before you go. Before you head to a park, please check its page or head to our alerts page for closures, alerts and other important information to make sure you have a fun, safe and informed trip.
Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
There is ongoing construction along the Levy Trail. This is a long-term ecosystem restoration project conducted by the federal government is scheduled until late 2027. The work includes large equipment driving up and down the Levy Trail. Expect extra noise near areas along the Levy Trail and campsites 17 - 36.
The week of August 4 - 8 work will begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m.
904 University Parkway, Yakima, WA 98901
Yakima Sportsman State Park is a 266-acre camping park originally created by the Yakima Sportsman's Association to promote game management and to preserve our natural resources.
Bird Watching
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Metal Detecting
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Horseshoe Pits
Playgrounds
Volleyball
Interpretive Opportunities
Accessible Trails
Hiking Trails
Field
Freshwater
River
Wetland
Wildlife Viewing
Walk the trails, play on the playground, swing on swings and play horseshoes. There's more to do than just camp, but don't worry, we have that too.
The park is an irrigated green zone in an otherwise desert area and has a variety of deciduous shade trees in the camping and picnic areas. Reserve a covered picnic shelter to get out of the sun and play on the spacious lawns.
Explore the Juan A. Alvarez Living Classroom that has a short, paved ADA-accessible trail and pier which enters a wetland area. The park is home to more than 130 species of birds, making for great wildlife viewing.
Bring your own volleyball, there's a court ready for you.
Bring your fishing pole as the pond may be stocked annually, depending on water levels and availability.
Juvenile fishing is allowed year-round. Adult fishing in the river is permitted in season.
The park has standard and full hookup sites, one dump station, accessible restrooms and showers. Some sites accommodate up to 60 foot RVs.
There is one tent-only group camp available for up to 100 people. This group camp features fire pits, water, restrooms and a parking area. Fees vary based on group size.
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
