Manastash Camp
The campground typically opens in early June and closes in late October. Given its 4,200 ft elevation and access via Forest Service roads, opening depends on snowmelt and road conditions. First-come, first-served; no advance reservations.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The have issued an Air Quality Alert until 11 AM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Walla Walla and Yakima Counties until further notice due to expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Expect some clearing out and intermittent good air quality but with significant fires on the landscape conditions can worsen quickly to unhealthy air. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
About
Manastash Camp sits at 4,200 feet in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, offering a quiet, primitive camping experience in the upper Manastash Creek drainage. The campground has 14 individual sites suitable for tents and trailers, plus an improved dispersed camping area that can accommodate groups. Usage is consistently light, making it a good option for those seeking solitude. The campground operates on a fee basis of $5 per vehicle per day, with Northwest Forest Passes and Interagency Recreation Passes (America the Beautiful) honored. There is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own supply. Vault toilets are available. Payment is cash or check only. Access requires a 19-mile drive on Forest Service Road 31 (Manastash Road) followed by a turn onto FS Road 3104. The area supports hiking, fishing in nearby streams, hunting in season, and access to OHV trails. Note that motorized vehicles are prohibited on specific trails in the Manastash Creek Drainage per a long-standing forest order.
Directions
From I-90 Exit 101 (Thorp), travel south for 2 miles on Thorp Highway. Turn right on Cove Road and go 4 miles to Manastash Road. Turn right and follow Manastash Road, which becomes Forest Service Road 31, for 19 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 3104; the campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 852-1100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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