Big Pines Campground is a BLM-managed riverside facility with 37 campsites, a concrete boat launch, and vault toilets, making it the largest recreation site in the Yakima River Canyon.

Located at milepost 10 on Canyon Road south of Ellensburg, it offers direct Yakima River access for non-motorized boating, fishing, and floating, with paved roads and fire rings at each site.

Note that there is no potable water available, sites cost $15-$30/night, and the area can be windy and crowded during summer weekends.