No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Roza continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 1,098 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 18 open for online reservation · 1,080 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 6 fall on weekdays and 12 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 174 tracked site-nights are open there — 174 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Site 01 | 3 |
| Site 02 | 3 |
| Site 03 | 3 |
| Site 04 | 3 |
| Site 05 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is May 1, 2027; the first open weekend starts May 1, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 6 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site Site 01.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Site 02 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Site 03 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Site 04 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Site 05 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| Site 06 | 20 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Roza
Overview
The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. The Canyon offers excellent wildlife watching, plant viewing, fishing in a Blue Ribbon trout stream, family river rafting and camping.
The Bureau of Land Management administers over 9700 acres in the Yakima River Canyon area, including five developed river access sites. An overnight and day use fee is charged and reservations are accepted through www.recreation.gov, Campsites will only be held until checkout time (11am) the next day. If reservation holder doesn't show up by then, the site is released. Hookups and potable water are not provided. The recreation sites are open year-round, with the largest crowds filling the sites on hot summer weekends.
Recreation
The Yakima River Canyon is enjoyed all year, by people of all ages. Summers are crowded, with thousands of people floating the Yakima River. Visitors also enjoy camping, picnicking and motorized watercraft use in the half-mile long pool above Roza dam. During the quieter months of spring, fall and winter, popular activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting and fishing.
Facilities
The Roza recreation site offers both overnight and day use amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, nearby dumpsters, vault toilets and a motorized river put in/takeout site. This site is the main takeout for all river floaters, as it is located a half-mile above Roza Dam. Upstream of the Roza boat launch, the river is limited to non-motorized boats only. Downstream of the launch, motor boats are permitted in the area above Roza Dam.
Natural Features
The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills in the Yakima River Canyon of central Washington. Formed from the slow carving of the Yakima River through the enormous folds (anticlines) in the otherwise nearly "flat" basalt layers of the Columbia Basin, the Yakima River Canyon shelters a range of habitats, making home to a diverse mixture of Eastern Washington flora and fauna.
Bighorn sheep, elk and mule deer can often be spotted on the river’s banks, and the canyon’s sheer cliffs and crevices are home to the state’s densest concentration of nesting hawks, eagles and falcons. Over 200 species of birds use the Yakima Canyon for breeding and nesting, as a migration route or a winter residence. A thriving "Blue Ribbon" trout stream, the Yakima is managed for quality catch and release trout fishing, and anglers share the water with summer floaters and rafters. Access to the various recreation sites and river access points is easy, as State Route 821 parallels the river. This was the first highway in Washington to be designated a State Scenic Byway in 1968, and today's visitors enjoy the same scenic beauty as experienced by Native American tribes and settlers to the area.
Nearby Attractions
The State Scenic Byway of Highway 821 follows the Yakima River through the canyon running between the cities of Ellensburg and Yakima, WA. Central Washington University, and Cowiche Canyon trails are nearby. Umtanum recreation site offers a footbridge to cross the Yakima River and access to Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands on the west side of the river.
Getting there
From Seattle, take I-90 east to Ellensburg Exit 109 (Highway 821 Canyon Road). At the traffic circle, take the second exit onto South Canyon Road. Stay on the road, which will take you south through the Yakima River Canyon. Roza recreation site is located at milepost 7 on the Canyon Road.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Roza?
Reservations for Roza are made through Recreation.gov. 98.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 18 of 1,098 remain open. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Roza?
6 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site Site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Roza fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Roza?
May 2027, with 18 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 18.
When is the next open date at Roza?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, May 1, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Sat, May 1, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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