This place is great ! Clean well maintained this is my first time staying here. campsites are all…read moregood from what I can tell a few on the pond are awesome! Amazing for kids and adults and it's only two minutes from downtown Cle Elum! I will say I'm very snobby about my campgrounds . They have everything you need on site plenty of activities clean bathrooms . Also it's gated so you need a code to go in and out! Overall, great experience will be coming back next year!

We stayed at Whispering pines over the weekend. We arrived on a Sunday at 1:20 pm. When I checked…read morein they told me check-in time was at 2:00 and if I wanted to check in early I had to pay an extra $5 or I could wait in the parking lot until 2:00. We wanted to go to town to watch the Seahawks game so I paid the money. I feel like that was totally ridiculous considering it's off season and on a Sunday and nobody was in the space. It not about the money it's about the principal.

About 1 hour and 15 mins away from the seattle area and it's a great place for hiking! We got there…read morejust passed 9 and the parking lot is packed so get there early if you wanna avoid wasting time on parking. It took us 2.5 hours to go up and 2 hrs to return. It was pretty easy for the first 3 miles but the last mile is definitely a killer. It was kinda steep and really energy-consuming. However it's not bad in general - we got to the top at the point when I thought I would give up, but then the lake is right there. The lake is so pretty!! I was so shocked on how clear the water is. The view itself it's just okay and you can maybe hike more if you want the full picture. I wouldn't say the view is not worth it for the 2.5 hrs hiking but I'm not sure if I would do it again. There are also lots of good views along the way and it was lot of fun to take the pictures. There are also lots of bugs and water crossing area so bring a bug spray and waterproof shoes if you have them!

The views on this hike warrant a five star review for sure! Loads of waterfalls, mountains, and of…read morecourse trees and flowers to see on this route up to Rachel Lake. The problem? Not a clear trail at all. My hiking group and I found ourselves asking, "Is this trail?", numerous times on this extremely strenuous seemingly endless uphill trek to the lake. Now, granted, some of our group was in better shape than others and managed the physicality of the trail better than others but still we all agreed it was extremely hard. First you drive up a gravel road approximately 6 miles to get to the parking lot. One bathroom is available there which wasn't too gross. Once you enter the trail it starts heading up. And up and up and up. It is seemingly endless. I believe it about 4 plus miles up. The trail starts out fairly marked and easy to follow. Then it doesn't. Unfortunately I got separated from my group for a good portion of this hike due to my attempt to stay with the "faster" ladies, lol. I just kept going up. Thank goodness a few other people passed me to let me know I was on the right track. No trail at all really for a good portion and I merely followed a dry creek trail. Extremely rocky and loads of bushwhacking. I had to stop every five to ten feet to catch my breath. The steepness reminded me of a hike in Big Sur called Garrapata which after I competed that one I said I would never do again, lol. Now to the good parts of the hike. Gorgeous scenery beyond words! Loads of amazing waterfalls as you are following a creek flowing from a lake high above. The lake was outstandingly beautiful. I took a quick dip in the icy water at the top! Quickly it changed my outlook on the hike and cooled me off. Will I do it again? Maybe, but next time. I will bring more snacks for the hike that give me energy. I will start out slower and take more frequent deliberate breaks. And please please don't forget your mosquito repellent! Also, long pants as a large portion of this hike you go through tall grasses and overgrowth. I consider myself an experienced hiker when I was in CA, but here in WA, I am a beginner for sure. Stay hydrated and go at your own pace. This is worth it at least once. SYOY and No FOMO for me here! Lol.

Stayed here over 4th of July and it was pretty awesome! On of my favorite campgrounds when coming…read moreto Cle Elum.

I really want to start this by saying that the folks who run this are excellent! Very kind and very…read morevery helpful. Tha bathrooms and grounds are clean. The game room is ecclectic. It felt like I was stepping into my grandparents basement which was somehow a sweet feeling. It has things to do in there, however also a whole whole lot of random things mixed in that are dusty which makes it feel like a storage basement or attic. The hard parts: The camp ground sold to us online was VERY different than what we received. See pictures attached. The listing shows a picture of T6 with trees and privacy. Upon arrival we notice a completely open space with what appeared to be a hoarder living behind us. There was no separation between sites so we moved the picnic tables, because otherwise our kids would be surrounded by that persons junk. This was very disappointing. We felt that this person should be required to not camp or "live like this" in such a space. Otherwise if allowed, than at least close that camp site as it looks, "ick." There was also a community port a potty 15 feet from where we slept. While convenient... not many want that downbreeze smell. The freeway is extemely loud which to me felt like white noise, but it drove my husband crazy. This was a very sweet family feel campground, however due to the misleading of what we were getting as a camp site, camping next to a hoarder / what felt like a condemned home and sleeping within feet of an outhouse... this will be a last option camp site.

It was very beautiful however I'm onto you people up there.... There is some weird stuff going on…read moreup towards there. Things that are off about activities people were doing. And a SINGLE footstep larger then a humans step heard outside my tent and a bunch of little things moving outside at night.... I was dying inside as a single mom out there alone! Freakin scary as hell. It's very beautiful there but something also gave me the feeling like someone was watching.

This was our first camping experience!…read more We had heard there were some spots where you could just drive in and see if there was some camping space available, but since this was our first time we didn't really want to risk it and reseved spot 044 online through recreation.gov. When we got there our spot was ready to go! It was a great area right next to the creek so we had some amazing soothing sounds at night, the very clean restrooms were just a 3 minute walk away, and we had some lovely neighbors. One of the main things for us was: we needed working toilets, water, and a dog-friendly space. Salmon la Sac was a great fit in all of these areas. The one thing I'll say is our spot (044) was hit HARD by the sun most of the day, and since we went there in early August it got real hot real fast. The guys who were camping right next to us (I believe they must've been either 042 or 046) had literally the best spot since it still had the creek right in front of them, but they also were in a shaded area, so if you go there, try to get that one!

Pros - Clean little campsites with fire pit and picnic table. Vault toilet and dumpster are on…read moresite. Plenty of trees provide shade at the campsites. Most sites are just steps away from the Cle Elum River and there is a small sandy beach for easy access, this a great place to take a dip in hot weather (which we did plenty of). The rest of the beach is rocky and stretches for nearly a quarter of a mile. We had a great time exploring along the riverbank. What I really liked about the area was the lack of bugs, I usually get eaten alive so this was a nice change. Maybe it had to do with the late season (mid-September) but the only time I was accosted by pests was when I ventured onto their territory or left dirty dishes out for too long (my own fault). Cons - If you want quiet and secluded, this isn't the place for you. You'll be in close proximity to the highway and other campers and will hear sounds coming from both. Fortunately the river drowns out much of the noise and after a short time we barely even noticed it. While our campground neighbors were quiet and considerate, the large group at the dispersed site across the river were beating their drums until 9 or 10pm. It didn't bother us much but I can see how someone else might be annoyed. Privacy depends on which campsite you're at. Get there early and snag one of the spots surrounded by trees. We were left with one of the three spaces right next to each other, but since our neighbors minded their own business it wasn't nearly as bad as I had feared. Prepare for foot traffic to and from the beach and toilet. The beach appears to be well-known by locals so we did have a small crowd of people from outside the campground. We came upon this campground after finding Salmon la Sac was full and we're really glad we did. The river was beautiful and crystal clear and a lot of fun to play in, and that alone will keep us coming back.

I am in love the the Lake Ingalls hike! My friend and I arrived at the trailhead Sunday morning…read morejust before 8 a.m. and already counted 120 cars at the trailhead. We parked about 0.3 miles from the trailhead. Cars lined both sides of the narrow road, despite a sign indicating for folks to only park on one side. There were some very questionable parking jobs on edges and cliffs. There was a small line waiting for the one toilet, which was not stocked with toilet paper (don't forget to bring your own + hand sanitizer). There were a couple surprises I had after reading other trip reports. The first one was that the road up to the trailhead was not bad at all. Sure, it was a little bumpy and there were a few potholes to watch out for, but it was seriously nothing compared to other trailheads I've been on. A sedan can easily make it up to the top with no problem. The second thing I found different than the trip reports was the level of difficulty. WTA rates this hike as expert, and I thought it was nowhere near expert. It really was a nice gradual incline with some rock scrambling at the top. Plus, there's beautiful sights to see the entire way up, so it was very pleasant. The trail was packed, but once my friend and I started hiking, we slowly spaced out from the others. Everyone we encountered was super kind and courteous. The only downside we had from the people was that this is a trail that does not allow dogs, and there were several we encountered (including one off leash who ran up to my friend and was a little nippy). There was also fresh dog poop right on the trail an owner had left behind. The lake at the top wasn't too busy. There were plenty of spots to sit to grab a bite to eat and admire the view. After the initial descent from the lake where there's a lot of rock scrambling and questioning if you're still on the trail (there's multiple ways up through the rocks, so just keep going and look for cairns), it's a steady decline that's easy on the knees. I will definitely be back!

This is about a 10 mile total hike. I'm not a very experienced hiker, so it too me a while to get…read moreup there. My boyfriend and I camped up at the top too. Up to the top, it's quite easy as in the trail and the incline should be fine if you have hiked a lot. At some point up the trail, it gets a little narrow and steep way down if you're not careful. Bless my boyfriend for carrying my camping bag too. At the top, there's a camp ground. It's near a river if you want to get water. There's also a toilet! It's a wooden box and it's a great view to take a dump at. From the campsite, it's about 1 mile to the lake at the top. There are cairn stacks along the way to reach the lake. Without following it, I'm sure you can still find it, but with it, it shows you an easy route to climb. The lake itself is very clear and very cold! I went in August and there was still some snow! There are also mountain goats! I found the best time to see them is in the morning. They come near the camp site too! I heard a baby mountain goat crying for it's mom too. It was so cool seeing them so close! You can see where they have even around since their fur gets caught on the branches.

I was visiting family who live at Suncadia for the Christmas holiday and have always wanted to go…read moreon an authentic sleigh ride but it has never worked out before. Well this time I made it happen and it was a fantastic experience. They were too booked up to take my full party (don't be like us...book ahead at least a couple days for this!) but they were able to squeeze me in as a solo person morning of since I was the one who really wanted to do it. The price was fair (about $25 per adult, not sure about kids) and the ride is 30 minutes. They provide warm fuzzy blankets for during the ride and hot cocoa at the end of your ride. They will also take photos of you with your camera on the sleigh. The ride was super relaxing (snow was falling!) and since I was by myself, I got to sit up front with the guide even though there were two other families on the ride with me. The scenery was beautiful. If the conditions are right and you are here in the winter, it's a great family friendly activity. It was definitely the highlight of my trip! The signs are easy to spot from the road and parking is easy. You can book online in advance through their website or if you get lucky last minute (like me), you can pay onsite (cash or card).

I went for a horseback ride with three peak's outfitters out of Cle Elum Washington. Only it wasn't…read morejust a ride we had an intent in mind. Trail clearing of fallen trees that block access to the trail system. As you can see in the pictures it's not just some leisurely ride into the cascade mountains, it was work. But it was good work. Like a great CrossFit workout. Cutting these trees is all done with a hand saw, because you cannot use any gas or electrical equipment in the wilderness. In conjunction with the U.S. Forest service these trails get cleared and opened up for all hikers to enjoy. So if you're ever out there on these trails take time to think about how they got cleared of the trees you walk through when you see those cut logs laying there. And if you ever see the trail clearers thank them for what they do. Three peaks outfitters offer's day rides, overnighters and other great adventures including sleigh rides in the winter, providing there is snow.....

It's a good place for camping is safe and it have a lot of fun and is a good place to take you kids…read moreand you family over the is a good place for family camping

This is a really nice campground right off I-90 east of Snoqualmie pass. The place is HUGE. I'm…read morenot sure how many camping sites there are but expect to drive a good distance from the front gate to your site. Lots to do including a horse back riding, a crazy big water slide and nearby hiking trails. The one thing I don't like about this place is that it is very close to the intertstate and there is always some background noise. It is not a wilderness experience to be sure. However it is a great family camp ground for a reasonable price.

I had an in amazing experience renting a pair of snowmobiles with a friend and our kiddos (9 yo and…read more5 yo). The owner was flexible on dates, as we changed things up a few times. We took the optional gear and insurance package, and it made the whole experience stress-free. The lobby has a lot of gear, and the staff was helpful. The staff has a chill casual vibe, which judging. by other reviews puts some people off. The snowmobiles themselves were great and the route was beautiful. When we got back from the ride, we were offered to take a side-by-side ATV to the nearby lake, which was incredible. Highly recommended!

People working there are amazing! They were respectful and super helpful every step of the way,…read morefrom our initial phone call to showing us how to ride in person. Highly recommend this place over the other place across the street, the other place guy on the phone had too much ego and didn't answer my questions directly. This place is much nicer, Ryan teaching us how to use the snowmobile was very clear with his instructions and we felt confident as first time riders. He lead us to the trail head and showed us the route. We had a lot of fun and our snowmobiles did great! We got a room booked for the day to change gear after hiking in the snow with our dog and have a safe warm place for our dog to rest while we went out for a few hours on snowmobiles. Super grateful for that! We're so happy to have found such an awesome place with highly professional people working here! We'll be back for sure!!

I would choose Sun Country over Suncadia any day…read more Great 18 hole course, amazing views and at a decent price. The last time we played here, we paid $200 for three of us for the 18, two carts and one golf club rental. Good deal for how much we got. The course is a bit hilly, and can get very windy on the 10 hole. Adds to the game though! We've never ever had a problem with the customer service; they've always treated us with respect and have always greeted us walking in the door. Sun Country does have RV space available to stay at and came make for a great getaway if you need one! Overall, this is a great small town course at a great price!

To start I played on 6/2. The course is in good shape for the most parts. Fairways are mowed and…read morethey are working on the traps. That's the good, along with the the front desk, who were friendly. The greens were cut fine but it was like playing on AstroTurf! Shots would never hold, and the bounce could be up to 6' high... and they were sloooow!. My front room carpet is faster and runs truer. Now the puzzling thing with the carts. Price is $21 per seat... OUCH! for gas carts? Ok... 2- cart fees $42... but the subtotal shows $42.12 ??? Ok...now comes the Platform fee $1.55... then WA State $3.69... then Admissions fee $2.10... that comes to $49.22 now for sure they aren't the only course inflating maybe gouging there patrons.