Taneum Campground
Located along Tanuem Creek near the site of a former CCC camp. The picnic shelter was built by the CCC's. Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir shade the area. Campground is walk-in only in June. Once snow melt ends and water levels in Taneum Creek slow to summer lows, access into the campground requires driving through Taneum Creek on a cement ford. (via site)
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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, formerly known as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail and the Iron Horse Trail, is a rail trail that spans most of the U.S. state of Washington. It follows the former railway roadbed of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad for 300 miles (480 km) across two-thirds of the state, from the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains to the Idaho border.
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The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad South Cle Elum Rail Yard located in South Cle Elum, Washington, was a division point on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad's Coast Division. It was established by the railroad (also known as The Milwaukee Road) in 1909 during construction of its "Pacific Extension".
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Red Sky Orchards
- Cle Elum Short Stop
- Food Mart
⛽ Fuel
- Storey’s Service
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Willette's Shell
🍽️ Food & drink
- Twin Pines Burgers
- Homestyle Restaurant (Closed)
- Red Arrow Drive-In
➕ Medical
- Cle Elum Drug
- KVH Urgent Care
- Cle Elum Medical Center
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Cle Elum Public Toilets
🎾 Sports
- Horseshoes
- American football
- Rifle Range
🏧 ATM & bank
- Columbia Bank
WaFd Bank
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Taneum Campground?
Taneum Campground charges a camping fee.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Taneum Campground?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Taneum Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Taneum Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at Taneum Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Who runs Taneum Campground?
Taneum Campground is operated by USFS.
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- Icewater Creek Campground · United States Forest Service
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