Unit 243 · Manastash
About this unit
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest country in the Manastash Ridge west of Ellensburg. Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and sage-bunchgrass on the east flank.
- Manastash Ridge
- Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Public lands inside this unit
6 found
Trails near Unit 243
12 found
Pacific Crest Trail
2626.0 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertPacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington
1924.2 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertPacific Northwest Trail
1473.0 miTrailDifficulty: DifficultCascade Scenic Drive
118.5 miTrailDifficulty: ModerateStevens Pass Scenic Byway
92.8 miTrailSummit Trail (Wilderness)
76.2 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertKlone Peak OHV Loop
57.5 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertSawtooth Lakes Loop
44.3 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertGrade Creek Snomo
38.6 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertEntiat River OHV Trail
30.2 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertShady Pass Snowmobile
24.8 miTrailDifficulty: ExpertEntiat Valley - Shady Pass
23.6 miTrailDifficulty: Expert
Campgrounds near Unit 243
12 found
Snowberry Bowl Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
Silver Falls Group Site
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundNorth Fork Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundSpruce Grove Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundSafety Harbor Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundAntilon Lake Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundSpruce Grove Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundSurprise Lake Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundSpruce Grove Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundSpruce Grove Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundWapato Lake Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundPrince Creek Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
On the books in Washington
Species inventory is state-level — which units actually hold or permit each species varies. Verify unit-specific rules with the state agency linked above.
Official agency resources
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Hunting regulations ↗
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations
- Draw / lottery ↗
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/special-hunts
- GMU map ↗
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/gmu
- Harvest reporting ↗
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/requirements/harvest-reporting
- Hunter education ↗
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/requirements/education
- Buy a license ↗
https://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing
Authoritative source
Outdoors does not publish hunting regulations directly. For current season dates, bag limits, legal weapons, draw deadlines, and license costs in unit 243, go straight to the issuing agency.
Read the Washington agency pageBoundary verified by Outdoors against the agency source on 05/24/2026.