| Ahtanum State Forest | |
|---|---|
  Map of Washington State, United States | |
| Location | Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Nearest city | Yakima, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46°30′28″N 120°55′18″W / 46.50788°N 120.92166°W |
| Area | 75,000 acres (30,000 hectares)[1] |
| Max. elevation | 6,981 feet (2,128 m)[2] |
| Min. elevation | 3,150 feet (960 m)[2] |
| Established | 2005 |
| Administrator | Washington State Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | https://www.dnr.wa.gov/Ahtanum |
Ahtanum State Forest is a working forest and recreation area located in Yakima County, Washington. It covers approximately 75,000 acres (30,000 hectares) and lies 30 miles (48 km) west of the city of Yakima.[1] The forest borders the Yakama Indian Reservation to the south, and the name Ahtanum means “stream by long mountain” in the Yakama language.[2]