The expansive Southeast Region covers central and southeastern Washington and includes one of Washington’s newest recreation areas, Naneum Ridge State Forest. This vast region’s landscapes range from mixed pine and conifer forests in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range to arid shrub-steppe and agricultural lands in eastern part of the state. The region offers14 recreation sites, 50 miles of maintained trails, 5 designated campgrounds, and one Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) park at Beverly Sand Dunes Recreation Area. Popular recreation activities in this region include hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, bike riding, ORV driving, camping, snowmobiling, boating, hang gliding, and wildlife viewing.
Updated: October 26, 2009
Find out which recreation sites in the state are open or closed...and more.
Please note: Due to budget constraints, DNR has reduced services at many recreation facilities. There may not be amenities such as outhouses, picnic tables, signs, or garbage service. Some gates may be locked, but the public is welcome to access the areas on foot. Please pack out what you pack in. For updated information, go to a recreation site on this page, or download a map of Washington state that shows reduced services or other restrictions.
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Major DNR Recreation Sites: Recreation areas by county:GrantKittitasKlickitatYakima Multiple counties
Please note: DNR may close a recreational facility or trail either temporarily or permanently for the purposes of protecting the environment, public safety, property, or to ensure DNR meets its management and administrative obligations. (Learn more | WAC 332-52-100)
Pets
Pets are allowed on department-managed lands, except in areas that are closed to pets or animals for the protection of wildlife, sensitive natural systems, special cultural areas, or for other purposes. All pets must be on leash. If pets are accompanying livestock, they can be off leash but must be voice controlled. (Learn more | WAC 332-52-140)
AHTANUM STATE FOREST (Yakima County)
| | | | Ahtanum is a working forest. High volumes of logging traffic occur during the week. Recreation traffic volume is high during the week and on weekends. Please use caution while driving and recreating. Learn more about recreation planning in the Ahtanum State Forest. |
| Ahtanum Campground | | Open | | |
| Ahtanum Meadows Campground | | Open | | -- Closed November 15 until further notice due to budget cuts. -- Gates and bathrooms will be locked; picnic tables and fire pits will be removed. -- Access area by foot only. -- No overnight camping. |
| Ahtanum Snowmobilie Park | | Closed | | |
| Ahtanum Groomed Snowmobile Trails | | Closed | | -- Snowmobile trails are open/groomed December 15 - April 1. (Depending on snow.) -- See Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Web page for information and maps. |
| Clover Flats Campground | | Open | | |
| Eagle Nest Vista Trailhead | | Open | | |
| Grey Rock Trailhead & Trails | | Open | | -- Weather dependent. -- No fishing due to bull trout protection. |
| Grey Rock Trail | | Open | | Portions of the trail are too narrow for ATVs |
| Snow Cabin Campground | | Open | | -- Closed November 15 until further notice due to budget cuts. -- Gates and bathrooms will be locked; picnic tables and fire pits will be removed. -- Access area by foot only. -- No overnight camping. |
| Tree Phones Campground | | Open | | |
Naneum Ridge State Forest (Chelan and Kittitas counties)
| Naneum Ridge State Forest | | Open | | No open fires or barbecue briquettes allowed from April 15 to October 15. |
GranT COUNTY
| Beverly Sand Dunes | | Open | | Closes for the season November 16 - March 14 |
KITTITAS county
| Indian Camp Campground | | Open | | |
KLICKITAT COUNTY| Buck Creek Trailheads (1&2) and Trails | | Open | | |
Yakima County
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
| Milwaukee Road Corridor | | Open | | -- No hunting at any time. -- Milwaukee Road Corridor is managed by DNR from the Columbia River east to Lind, WA. -- Open by permit only. Call 509-925-8510. |