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Ahtanum Campground

Its 12 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass). Ahtanum Campground is a State Forest campground near Tampico, Washington.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Tampico, Washington

Managed by
State Forest
Max RV length
32 ft

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
Entrance fee
Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle

Sources: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; discoverpass.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
12
Accessible sites
1
Max RV length
32 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: gis.dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

Source: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,151 ft

46.5161, -121.0173 in Yakima. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ahtanum Campground?
No. Ahtanum 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 Ahtanum Campground?
Camping at Ahtanum Campground costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Ahtanum Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle, on top of the No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) camping fee.
How many campsites does Ahtanum Campground have?
Ahtanum Campground has 12 campsites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Ahtanum Campground?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Ahtanum Campground.
Are dogs allowed at Ahtanum Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ahtanum Campground.
Is there cell service at Ahtanum 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 Ahtanum 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.
Is there a campground host at Ahtanum Campground?
Yes, Ahtanum Campground has a campground host on site.
Who manages Ahtanum Campground?
Ahtanum Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Ahtanum Campground

fishypedia.com · 12 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Tieton Ranger Pond, whose mapped center point is 12 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Tieton Ranger Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

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