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Yakima River Canyon
Nature preserve · Ellensburg, Washington
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 3,400 ft³/s over 92 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 12484500, as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 3,400 ft³/s over 92 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 3,400 ft³/s over 92 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YAKIMA RIVER AT UMTANUM, WA (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yakima River Canyon?
- Yakima River Canyon is a nature preserve in Ellensburg, Washington.
- Can you swim at Yakima River Canyon?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Yakima River Canyon rated?
- Yakima River Canyon in Ellensburg, Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 65 reviews.
- What amenities does Yakima River Canyon have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Yakima River Canyon include camping-nearby.
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46 846498 #120.461556, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Ellensburg, Washington 98926
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