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Manastash Campground

Its 14 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $5 per night, and it is open from Early June to Late October. Manastash Campground is a National Forest campground near Ellensburg, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Ellensburg, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Manastash Campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites
14
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

47.0345, -120.9536 in Kittitas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Manastash Campground is open from Early June to Late October .

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Manastash Campground?
No. Manastash Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Manastash Campground?
Camping at Manastash Campground costs Single Site: $5 per night.
How many campsites does Manastash Campground have?
Manastash Campground has 14 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Manastash Campground?
No. Manastash Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Manastash Campground open?
Manastash Campground is open from Early June to Late October.
How long can you stay at Manastash Campground?
The stay limit at Manastash Campground is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Manastash Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Manastash Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Manastash Campground?
Manastash Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Manastash Campground

fishypedia.com · 6.1 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Milk Pond, whose mapped center point is 6.1 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Milk Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Ellensburg and campgrounds in Kittitas.

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