About
About Canyon River Ranch
Stay, Play, and Dine in the Heart of Washington’s Great Outdoors at the Canyon River Ranch nestled in the dramatic beauty of the historic Yakima River Canyon—one of Washington’s most scenic drives just 20 minutes south of Ellensburg and less than two hours from Seattle. This riverfront destination blends luxury lodging with world-class fly fishing, rafting, hiking, bird watching, wing shooting, and fine river front dining at The Canyon River Grill.
Your Next Getaway Awaits
From corporate retreats and private events to spontaneous weekend getaways, Canyon River Ranch delivers the essence of the Pacific Northwest. Book your stay online or call 509-933-2100 to plan your next Central Washington escape.
The History of Canyon River Ranch
This property has been a destination of one sort or another in the middle of the canyon since the 1930’s when it was a social club (complete with food, drink, and dancing) known as the Lattice Inn. Prior to our ownership, it was Red’s Riverview Campground. We purchased the property from longtime owner Sharen Larson and her husband Loman Blankenship (aka Red). It was important to them that the property remain an operating business that provides good services instead of a personal private cabin. Our goal was to provide the infrastructure to support recreation in the Yakima Canyon. This scope included retail shop and services, lodging, and food service. We began planning in 2002, and completed permitting and began construction on the lodge a full 5 years later in 2007.
The lodge was completed in August 2009. Timing with the real estate market could have been better, but we made the most of it. We put our best foot forward in the face of the recession and built a strong brand with a loyal following. Since then Canyon River Ranch has become the premier resort destination in Central Washington.
We are very proud of this project, and all 3 original partners (Anthony Robins, Richard Leider, and Steve Joyce) remain fully involved today. We are excited to complete this final sales phase, which is now underway. In the end, with just 80 total owners (60 lodge shares and 20 cabins) Canyon River Ranch is a small community, really a club. The owners here are a special group of people who enjoy the peaceful solitude of the canyon, the amenities of the property, and the camaraderie of this community.