South Cle Elum lures RV campers with rugged Cascade foothills, world-class fly fishing on the Cle Elum River, and a stone's throw from historic Roslyn. Pitch your rig at Taneum Campground or Mountain Star Campground to chase trout, hike Iron Goat Trail, or binge 'Northern Exposure' vibes. Rates kick off at $20 a night, turning this quiet rail town into your perfect mountain base.
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South Cle Elum hugs the Yakima River system in Kittitas County. Roslyn sits two miles north, where crews filmed 'Northern Exposure' amid saloons and clapboard facades from the coal mining boom. Anglers wade Taneum Creek for steelhead. Families ride the Iron Horse Trail through tunnels carved in 1900. Snoqualmie Pass delivers powder hounds minutes east on I-90.
Taneum Campground draws group adventurers and pet owners to its pull-through sites along the creek, priced from $20 per night. Mountain Star Campground caters to comfort seekers with showers, a dump station, pet-friendly spots, and pull-throughs ranging $50 to $250 nightly. Both parks launch you into Wenatchee National Forest rambles or Suncadia Resort golf.
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South Cle Elum stands out for outdoor pursuits like fly fishing in Taneum Creek and hiking the Iron Goat Trail. It sits near Roslyn, the longtime filming hub for 'Northern Exposure,' with preserved mining-era buildings and saloons. Proximity to Snoqualmie Pass adds skiing and snowmobiling in winter, drawing adventurers year-round.
Taneum Campground and Mountain Star Campground top the list right near South Cle Elum. Taneum hugs Taneum Creek with group sites and pull-throughs from $20 nightly. Mountain Star delivers showers, dump station, and pull-throughs for $50 to $250, both pet-friendly amid Cascade forests.
Yes, both Taneum Campground and Mountain Star Campground allow pets. Taneum welcomes dogs on leashes at its creek-side group sites. Mountain Star offers pet-friendly pull-throughs with showers nearby, so furry companions join your Cascade hikes worry-free.