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Recreation Region: Naches Ranger District

Boulder Cave Day Use Area

Provides access to Boulder Barrier Free Trail and Boulder Cave Trail. 

The Picnic Shelter offers a paved surface and benches to enjoy the Naches River. The picnic table areas have asphalt surfaces that are ADA/wheelchair suitable. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in English and Spanish.

Current Conditions
Boulder Cave Day Use Area will open for the season on May 22, 2025.

Reservations

This site is on a timed-reservation system through Recreation.gov. Reservations need to be made before your visit and are available for reserving 14 days in advance. WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRANCE.

General Information

Only open Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 3pm. Specific operational hours will be posted to the Recreation.gov page for Boulder Cave Day Use area. In general, reservations will begin at 10 am and early entrance will be prohibited. Entrance will not be allowed after 3 pm.

Recreation Passes may be used when making reservations at Recreation.gov for discount on your ticket price.

No camping

Day Use: $7/Vehicle/Day (Reservation only); Reserve by phone by calling (877) 444-6777

Timed-ticket reservations will be $5 per vehicle with a $2 non-refundable reservation feeThe option to use a valid Recreation Pass, such as Northwest Forest Pass or other applicable pass, remains in effect. This information will need to be provided when reservations are booked.  If you possess a Recreation Pass and it was used to secure your reservation, please ensure you clearly display it in your vehicle on the day of your visit.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.9615

Longitude: -121.08601

Directions

From Naches, take Highway 12 W for 4.4 miles and continue onto Highway 410 W and follow for another 25 miles past the community of Cliffdell. Then turn left on Forest Road 1704 / Old River Road, cross the bridge over the Naches River, take a right and follow the road to the end.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - GroupsPicnicking - Groups
Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Last updated May 15th, 2025