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Washington State Accessible Outdoor Recreation Guide - North Central Region

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Accessible Recreation Overview

Attention: Several Agencies have closed accessible recreation sites. Due to these closures, some sites and corresponding numbers previously represented on maps and listings may no longer be within this system.

Symbol Key:
	Accessible: Based on criteria within the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Facility is connected with barrier-free-route-of-travel from an accessible parking area. Due to topography and the primitive nature of some sites, these routes may not be accessible to all with disabilities.
	Useable: Facility allows significant access. Some individuals with disabilities may have difficulty and need assistance.
	Non-Accessible: Does not meet ADAAG criteria.

Boat Launch	Boating	Campsite	Drinking Water	Fee	Fishing	Hiking

Hunting	Inter- pretation	Picnic Site	Shelter	Bathroom	View	Wildlife Viewing

1 Buckshot Peninsula (WDFW)
Waterfowl Viewing and Hunting BlindContact phone: 509-754-4624

Drive south on SR 243 along the Columbia River from Vantage toward Mattawa. Turn right (west) onto Road 26 SW and go about 1 mile to the Priest Rapids/Buckshot Wildlife Area. Follow the gravel road into a parking area and turn right between two fence posts. Follow dirt road north 0.25 miles to fence on left side to a locked gate on left. Drive through the gate into the crop field towards the old pump house.
Features: Roll-in ground level goose pit blind with seasonal success dependent on weather.
Other Info: Call to reserve, 509-754-4624. Obtain gate key from Ephrata Office.
Updated: 5/22/2003

2 Beverly Dunes ORV Trailhead (DNR)

Start on SR 243 in Beverly. Go E on Crab Creek Rd for 2 mi.
Features: Sand dunes, ORV area Bring your own water.
Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.
Updated: 5/23/2005

3 Winchester Wasteway (WDFW)
Columbia Basin Wildlife Area

Updated: 5/12/2005

4 Moses Lake - South Outlet (WDFW)
Public Hunting/Fishing Area

From Moses Lake, travel west on I-90 for about 1 mile to Mae Valley Exit. Turn left and cross freeway. Turn left at "T" and go about .5 mile. Turn right at public fishing sign. Continue about .5 mile to S Outlet.
Features: Fishing for walleye, rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass and lake whitefish.
Other Info: Refer to current fishing rules.
Updated: 8/23/2002

5 Moses Lake - North Outlet (WDFW)
Public Hunting/Fishing Area

From Moses Lake, travel west on I-90 for about 1 mile to Mae Valley Exit. Turn left and cross freeway. Turn left at "T" and go about .5 mile. Turn right at public fishing sign. Continue 1.5 mile to access.
Features: Paved path to cantilevered fishing dock.
Updated: 8/23/2002

6 Lind Coulee - Island Site (WDFW)
Public Fishing Access Area

From Moses Lake, go south on SR 17, cross I-90 and go 2.2 miles. Turn right on County Road M SE and go 6.5 miles to O'Sullivan Dam Rd. Turn right and go .7 miles. Turn right at Public Fishing sign.
Features: Access to Potholes Reservoir. Good fishing year round for rainbow trout, large and smallmouth bass, walleye.
Other Info: See current fishing rules.
Updated: 5/12/2005

7 Canal Lake, Windmill Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing/Hunting Area

From Moses Lake, travel on SR 17 for about 5 miles. Turn right at County Rd M SE. Travel 6.5 miles and turn left at O'Sullivan Dam Rd. At .5 mile, turn right at public fishing sign. Travel 3.75 miles and turn left at Canal Lake sign. Travel about 1 mile to access.
Features: Accessible concrete fishing platforms with high bank fishing opportunity.
Other Info: Rainbow trout. See current fishing rules.
Updated: 5/22/2003

8 Long Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing/Hunting Area

From Moses Lake, travel south on SR 17 for about 5 miles. Turn right at County Rd M SE. Travel 6.5 miles and turn left at O'Sullivan Dam Rd. At .5 mile, turn right at public fishing sign. Travel 4.75 miles and turn right at Long Lake sign. Continue .25 mile to site.
Features: Gravel parking and boat launch.
Other Info: Bass, walleye, yellow perch. See current fishing rules.
Updated: 8/23/2002

9 Corral Lake North (WDFW)
Public Fishing/Hunting Area

From Moses Lake, travel south on SR 17 for about 5 miles. Turn right at County Rd M SE. Travel 6.5 miles and turn right at O'Sullivan Dam Rd. Go 6.1 miles, and turn left at public fishing sign.
Features: Gravel boat launch. Designated paved parking.
Updated: 8/23/2002

10 Warden Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing/Hunting Area

From Moses Lake, travel south on SR 17 for about 5 miles. Turn right at County Rd M SE. Travel 6.5 miles and turn left at O'Sullivan Dam Rd. At 2 miles, turn right at public fishing/Warden Lake sign. Continue .3 miles to launch.
Features: Accessible bankside fishing platform with paved accessible parking.
Other Info: Rainbow and brown trout.
Updated: 5/12/2005

11 Potholes (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located 17 miles southwest of Moses Lake, Wash., just east of the Cascades.

From I-90: Take exit 179 at Moses Lake and follow signs to park.

From the south: Take Hwy. 17 and turn west on Hwy. 262 (O'Sullivan Dam Rd.). Or take Hwy. 26 and turn east onto Hwy. 262 (O'Sullivan Dam Rd.). Each direction is well signed.

Other Info: Utility campsite
Updated: 9/8/2005

12 Potholes Reservoir - Blythe Access (WDFW)
Public Fishing Access Area

From Moses Lake, go south on SR 17. Cross I-90 and go 2.2 miles. Turn right on County Rd M SE and go 6.5 mi to O'Sullivan Dam Rd. Turn right and go 7.1 miles. Turn right at public fishing/hunting sign.
Features: Fishing for trout, bass, walleye, yellow perch, crappie, and bluegill. Designated paved spots for remote camping. Sidewalk between boat launch lanes for access to boats.
Other Info: Paved parking lot and access. See current fishing rules.
Updated: 5/22/2003

13 Dodson Road Nature Trail (WDFW)
Wildlife Viewing

From Moses Lake, go west on I-90 to Dodson Rd. Go south on Dodson Road for about 3 miles. Turn left and then right on to gravel driveway.
Features: Trail around ponds and wetlands on the Desert Unit of the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area. Accessible viewing blind is about 400 feet from paved parking space. Gravel trail is compacted but can be soft in places certain times of the year.
Other Info: Cooperative project with the Audubon Society.
Updated: 5/22/2003

14 Stan Coffin Lake (WDFW)
Quincy Seep Lakes Public Fishing

From Quincy, travel S on SR 281 for 4.6 mi. Turn right onto 5 NW Rd. Go 3.2 mi and turn left at the public fishing sign. .9 mi to access site.
Features: Gravel parking and boat launch.
Other Info: Bass and bluegill. See current fishing rules.
Updated: 8/23/2002

15 Burke Lake East (WDFW)
Quincy Seep Lakes Public Fishing/Hunting Area

From Quincy, go south on SR 281 for 6 miles. Turn right on 3 NW Rd. Go 1 miles to canal. Cross over canal and continue 1 mile. Turn right at Burke Lake sign.
Features: Gravel parking and boat launch.
Other Info: Rainbow trout. Refer to current fishing rules.
Updated: 8/23/2002

16 Evergreen Southwest Access (WDFW)
Quincy Seeps, Evergreen Reservoir

From Quincy, go south on SR 281 for 4.6 miles. Turn right on 5 NW and go 3.2 miles. Turn left at Public Fishing and Hunting sign. Go 3.4 miles to Southwest access.
Features: Gravel parking and launch.
Other Info: See info for Northwest Access.
Updated: 8/23/2002

17 Evergreen Northwest Access (WDFW)
Quincy Seeps, Evergreen Reservoir

From Quincy, go south on SR 281 for 4.6 miles. Turn right on 5 NW and go 3.2 miles. Turn left at Public Fishing and Hunting sign. Go 2.6 miles to NW access.
Features: Gravel parking and boat launch.
Other Info: Bass, perch, walleye, warmwater species. Refer to current fishing regulations.
Updated: 8/23/2002

18 Burke Lake West (WDFW)

From Quincy, go south on SR 281 for 5 miles. Turn right onto 5 NW and go 3.2 miles. Turn left at Public Fishing/Hunting sign. Continue 1.9 miles to Burke Lake West access on both sides of the main road.

Updated: 8/23/2002

19 Burke Lake Southwest (WDFW)

From Quincy, go south on SR 281 for 5 miles. Turn right onto 5 NW and go 3.2 miles. Turn left at Public Fishing/Hunting sign. Continue 1.9 miles to Burke Lake west access on both sides of the main road. Continue for 0.7 mile to reach Burke Lake Southwest. Turn left off of main gravel road and go through gate. Watch for Burke Lake sign.
Features: Gravel parking, primitive camping. Designated accessible paved parking with pathway down a ramp to accessible concrete bankside fishing platform at the waters edge.
Other Info: Gravel roads with limited turnarounds at some parking areas.
Updated: 5/12/2005

20 Columbia Basin Hatchery (WDFW)

From SR 17 in Moses Lake, go east on Broadway Extension 0.5 mile, then north on Road K NE 2.56 miles to hatchery on the right.
Features: Bird hunting is possible at end of asphalt trail near marsh. Hatchery Creek recieves plants of rainbow and brown trout. Asphalt trails to 4 accessible fishing platfroms adjacent to Hatchery Creek.
Updated: 5/22/2003

21 Columbia Basin Wildlife Area (WDFW)

From intersection of SR 17 and E Broadway in Moses Lake, turn north onto Rd K NE and go for 3 miles to site on left (6653 Rd K NE).
Features: Natural area with sagebrush, rolling hills and cattail marshes. Gravel parking, primitive camping.
Other Info: Call Ephrata Office for info, reservations, and key: 509-754-4624.
Updated: 5/22/2003

22 Moses Lake - North End Launch (WDFW)
Public Fishing/Hunting Area

From Ephrata, take SR 282, S toward Moses Lake; go 7.2 mi and turn right on Neppel Road; go 1.4 mi and turn right at the Public Fishing sign; go 1000 ft downhill to boat launch.
Features: Fishing for rainbow trout, walleye and largemouth bass. Gravel parking area.

23 Quincy Lake (WDFW)
Quincy Seeps Public Fishing Area

From Ephrata, go south on SR 282 towards Moses Lake for 5 miles to SR 17. Go 2.2 miles then turn right on Neppel Rd. Go 0.1 mile and turn right at Public Fishing sign. Access is reached in about 0.5 miles.
Features: Large gravel parking area.
Updated: 8/23/2002

24 Rocky Ford Creek Overlook (WDFW)
Waterfowl Viewing and Hunting Blind

From Ephrata, travel south on SR 282 for 7.2 miles. Turn right onto Neppel Rd (Old Moses Lake Hwy). Go 0.1 mile and turn right at the public fishing sign. Continue .5 mile to the access site.
Features: The access duck blind is on a small pond off the creek. A vehicle can be used to drop off a disabled hunter next to the blind. The ground around the blind is rough and access into the water is best with a small hand launch boat or raft.
Other Info: An accessible vault toilet is in parking lot located nearby for the walk-in fishers. Use of blind is by reservation only. Obtain key from Regional Office, 509-754-4624.
Updated: 5/22/2003

25 Rocky Ford Creek #1 (WDFW)
Public Fishing AccessReservation phone: 5097544624

From Soap Lake, travel south on SR 17 for 4 miles. Turn left onto Trout Lodge Rd. Travel 2.1 miles to "T" and turn right. Access is on the left.
Features: A premier small flyfishing stream. Designated parking, accessible boardwalk to piling supported fishing dock with lowered rails for fishing from a wheelchair.
Updated: 5/22/2003

26 Lenore Lake - Sam Israel Site (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Soap Lake, go north on SR 17 for 6 miles. Turn left at Public Fishing sign.
Features: Gravel parking and boat launch.
Other Info: Trophy fishing for Lahontan cutthroat trout.
Updated: 8/23/2002

27 Lenore Lake Fish Trap (WDFW)

From Soap Lake, travel north on SR 17 for 9 miles. Access on left.
Features: Excellent viewing of lahontan cutthroat trout in creek spawning in spring time. Paved parking and path to interpretive area.
Updated: 5/22/2003

28 Lenore Lake Boat Launch North (WDFW)
Public Fishing

From Soap Lake, travel north on SR 17 for 9 miles. Turn left at public fishing sign.
Features: Gravel parking lot and launch.
Other Info: Lahontan cutthroat trout.
Updated: 8/23/2002

29 Sun Lakes (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located seven miles southwest of Coulee City, Wash.

From eastbound I-90: Take exit #151 to SR 283. Go through Ephrata, and continue on to Soap Lake. Turn north on Hwy. 17, and continue 17 miles to park.

From U.S. Hwy. 2: Take Hwy. 17 south for five miles, just two miles west of Coulee City.
Features: Beach access, environmental learning center. Dry Falls Visitor Center.
Other Info: Utility campsite, group camping available
Updated: 9/8/2005

30 Billy Clapp Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Soap Lake, go east on SR 28 for 10 miles to J NE. Turn left and go 2.6 miles to access at end of road.
Features: Paved parking area, dock.
Updated: 8/23/2002

31 Banks Lake - Ankeny #1 (WDFW)
Public Fishing/Hunting Area

From Coulee City, go west on US 2 for about 2 miles. Turn right at public fishing sign. Continue 1.2 miles to access.
Features: Gravel camping/parking area.
Other Info: Walleye, bass, perch, whitefish, kokanee and rainbow trout. Refer to current fishing regulations.
Updated: 8/23/2002

32 Banks Lake - Ankeny #2 (WDFW)
Public Hunting/Fishing Area

From Coulee City, travel west on US 2 for about 2 miles. Turn right at Public Fishing sign, go 0.25 mile, turn right at "Y".
Features: Gravel parking lot.
Other Info: See current fishing regulations.
Updated: 8/23/2002

33 Banks Lake Million Dollar Mile North (WDFW)

From Coulee City go northeast on US 2. Go approx 2 miles to SR 155 N. Go 6 miles to south access. Turn left at Public Fishing sign. Continue 3 miles to north access. Turn left at Public Fishing sign.
Features: Primitive camping, gravel parking and boat launch.
Other Info: Large and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, whitefish, crappie, kokanee, rainbow trout. Best walleye fishing in region. See current fishing regs.
Updated: 8/23/2002

34 Banks Lake Million Dollar Mile South (WDFW)

From Coulee City go northeast on US 2. Go approx 2 miles to SR 155 N. Go 6 miles to south access. Turn left at Public Fishing sign.
Features: Primitive camping, gravel parking and launch.
Other Info: See info for North site, above.
Updated: 8/23/2002

35 Steamboat Rock (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located on Banks Lake 11 miles south of Electric City, Wash., and 16 miles north of Coulee City, Wash.

From Electric City: Take SR 155 south 11 miles, and turn right at the marked park entrance.

From Coulee City: Take SR 155 north 16 miles, and turn left at the marked park entrance.
Features: Beach access Accessible boat launch area and fish cleaning station.
Other Info: Utility campsite, group camping available, campground restroom campground restroom
Updated: 9/8/2005

36 Jameson Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Coulee City, go west on US 2 for about 20 miles. Turn right onto Jameson Lake Rd. Go 6.5 miles to resort, then 0.7 mile to boat launch and campground.
Features: Two paved camp areas with 5 sites each.
Other Info: Rainbow trout. Open only during fishing season. High water levels may limit access.
Updated: 8/23/2002

37 Swakane Wildlife Area (WDFW)

Area located 5 miles north of Wenatchee on the west side of US 97A.
Features: Area has approximately 25 miles of underdeveloped roads; primitive campsites and parking areas. Seasonal wildlife viewing possible from vehicle.
Updated: 8/23/2002

38 Lincoln Rock (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located seven miles north of East Wenatchee, Wash., on the eastern bank of the Columbia River.

From East Wenatchee: Drive north on SR. 2 about seven miles. Signs indicate park entrance on the left.
Features: Beach access
Other Info: Utility campsite Utility campsite
Updated: 9/8/2005

39 Wenatchee Confluence (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers at the north end of Wenatchee, Wash.

From U.S. Hwy. 2: The park is about 1.3 miles off the highway. Take U.S. Hwy. 2 east, and look for park signs as you enter Wenatchee. Take Easy St. exit, and head south. Turn left at first traffic light on Penny Rd., then turn right onto Chester Kimm St. Continue to T-intersection, and turn left onto Old Station Rd. Continue past railroad tracks. Park is on the right.

From Interstate 90: Drive north on SR 28 through East Wenatchee. At stoplight at intersection of SR 28 and U.S. Hwy. 2, turn left. Move to right lane and cross Columbia River. Exit to the right immediately after crossing river and come to stop sign. Turn left and travel about 1/4 mile and turn left onto Old Station Rd. and follow roadway to the park.
Features: 10.4 mi paved loop, group activities, special events
Other Info: beach access. Utility campsite, beach access
Updated: 9/8/2005

41 Bygone Byways Interpretive Trail (USDA FS)
Lake Wenatchee Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 664-2704
TDD phone: (509) 664-2704

28 mi W of Lake Wenatchee on US 2 at Stevens Pass
Features: .75 mi self-guided interpretive trail, view of creek, falls, old highway

42 Nason Creek Campground (USDA FS)
Lake Wenatchee Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 664-2704
TDD phone: (509) 664-2704

From Coles Corner, drive NE on SR 207 for 5 mi to site.
Features: River setting

43 Chiwawa Horsecamp (USDA FS)
Lake Wenatchee Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 664-2704
TDD phone: (509) 664-2704

From Lake Wenatchee, drive N on FS 6200 for 20 mi to site.
Features: Horse ramp, forest setting Horse ramp
Other Info: Loose gravel at site

44 Fox Creek Campground (USDA FS)
Entiat Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 784-1511
TDD phone: (509) 784-1511

From Entiat, drive NW on County Rd 371 for 27 mi to site.
Features: Level site along Entiat River Level site along Entiat River

45 Lake Creek Campground (USDA FS)
Entiat Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 784-1511
TDD phone: (509) 784-1511

From Entiat, drive NW on County Rd 371 for 28 mi to site.
Features: Confluence of Entiat River and Lake Creek
Other Info: Rugged terrain

46 Silver Falls Campground and Barrier Free Trail (USDA FS)
Entiat Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 784-1511
TDD phone: (509) 784-1511

From Entiat, drive NW on County Rd 371 for 30 mi to site.
Features: 1.25 mi riverside ecosystem trail, viewing playforms overlooking Entiat River

47 Daroga (SP) Go to web site.
Contact phone: (509) 664-6380

Located 18 miles north of East Wenatchee, Wash., on the east side of the Columbia River.

From East Wenatchee: From the south, drive 18 miles north on Hwy. 97. Be on the east side of the Columbia River. Pass Lincoln Rock State Park on your way.

From Spokane and points east: Take Hwy. 2 north, and turn right on Hwy. 97 at the very small town of Orondo. Daroga is six miles north of Orondo.
Features: Big toy in day-use area.
Other Info: Group camp. Utility campsite.
Updated: 9/8/2005

48 Entiat Wildlife Area (WDFW)

Area located between the Entiat River and the 25 Mile Creek Road on US 97A.
Features: Area has approximately 35 miles of undeveloped roads; primitive campsites and parking areas. Seasonal wildlife viewing possible from car.
Updated: 8/23/2002

49 Chelan Butte Wildlife Area (WDFW)

Area located about 25 miles north of Wenatchee on US 97A. Access via Staymen Flat Rd and Downey Rd from US 97 A; and the Chelan Butte Rd from Chelan.
Features: Area has approx. 3.5 miles of primitive roads, with undeveloped capsites and parking areas. Seasonal wildlife viewing possible from vehicle.
Updated: 8/23/2002

50 Lake Chelan (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located nine miles west of Chelan, Wash.

Northbound from Wenatchee: On U.S. Hwy. 97A, drive nine miles north of Entiat and turn left onto SR 971. Continue seven miles until highway ends at South Lakeshore Road. Turn right, then immediately turn left into park entrance.

Southbound from Chelan: Take Hwy. 97A south. Three miles south of Chelan, turn right on South Lakeshore Rd. Proceed six miles on Lakeshore Rd., and turn right into Lake Chelan State Park.
Features: Beach access
Other Info: Utility campsite available
Updated: 9/8/2005

51 Twenty-Five Mile Creek (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located 19.5 miles west of Chelan, Wash.

From Wenatchee: Travel North on Hwy. 97A. Drive nine miles north of Entiat, and turn left onto Hwy. 971. Continue seven miles until highway ends at south Lakeshore Rd. Turn left, and travel the lakeshore for nine miles. Turn right into park entrance.

From Chelan: Travel south on Hwy. 97A. Three miles south of Chelan, turn right onto south Lakeshore Rd. Drive 15 miles, and turn right into park.
Features: Beach access
Other Info: Utility campsite, group camp available
Updated: 9/8/2005

52 Rainy Pass Picnic Site and Trail (USDA FS)
Methow Valley Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 996-4000
TDD phone: (509) 997-9725

38 mi W of Winthrop on SR 20 (Turn off at summit.)
Features: Trail to Rainy Lake, waterfall, mountain views

53 Washington Pass Overlook (USDA FS)
Methow Valley Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 996-4000
TDD phone: (509) 997-9725

32 mi W of Winthrop on SR 20
Features: Mountain and pass views from a rock outcropping, 1 mi of trails

54 Lone Fir Campground & Trail (USDA FS)
Methow Valley Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 996-4000
TDD phone: (509) 997-9725

11 mi W of Mazama on SR 20 at milepost 168
Features: 1 mi loop interpretive ecology trail, early morning wildlife viewing, old bridges

55 Little Twin Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Twisp, take SR 20 west for 5.6 miles. Turn left on Twin Lakes Rd; go 1.2 miles. Turn right at Public Fishing sign.
Features: Gravel parking and boat ramp, fishing for rainbow trout.
Updated: 8/23/2002

56 Pearrygin Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Winthrop, take Bluff St (turns into Chewuch River Rd) for about 1.2 miles. Turn right on Bear Creek Rd and travel 0.8 mile and turn right at the Public Fishing sign.
Features: Gravel parking area, natural boat launch.
Other Info: 9" - 10" rainbow trout. Accessible fishing pier at adjacent State Park site.
Updated: 8/23/2002

57 Pearrygin Lake (SP) Go to web site.
Contact phone: (509) 996-2370
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located four miles northeast of Winthrop, Wash., in north central Washington.

From SR20 south: At the four-way stop in Winthrop, continue through the intersection and follow the main street up a hill, past the ambulance garage and town maintenance shop. Proceed north one-and-a-half miles as the road turns into East Chewuch Rd. Turn right onto Bear Creek Rd. (look for park signs) and continue to the end of the pavement. Turn right and follow road into park.

From SR20 west (North Cascades Hwy.): Turn left at the four-way stop in Winthrop. Follow the above directions.
Features: Accessible fishing pier near boat launch.
Other Info: Accessible Utility campsite available near new shower and restroom building.
Updated: 9/8/2005

58 Methow Wildlife Area (WDFW)

From Twisp, turn right on Eastside County Road. Go 7 miles to Bear Creek Rd. Follow Bear Creek Rd about 4 miles to Wildlife Area Headquarters.
Features: 32,000 acres of mule deer winter range. Several small fishing lakes and ponds. ORV road access hunting opportunity available on existing closed road.
Other Info: Contact Wildlife Area Manager for current info. Reservations required.
Updated: 8/23/2002

59 Beaver Creek (WDFW)
Public Hunting/Fishing Area

From Twisp, travel south on SR 20 and follow to Okanogan (Loup-Loup Hwy - SR 20). Continue east for 3 miles to Beaver Creek Rd. Turn left and go 5.5 miles to access on right.
Features: Primitive Campsite, gravel parking.
Updated: 8/23/2002

60 Blackpine Lake Campground and Trail (USDA FS)
Methow Valley Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 997-2131
TDD phone: (509) 997-9725

From Twisp, drive W on Twisp River Rd, turn left on Poorman Creek Rd and continue onto FS 43 for 5 mi to site.
Features: A tarn lake and mountain views

61 Methow River - Averill Access (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Pateros, travel norht on SR 153 for about 15 miles. Cross Methow River and turn left at public fishing sign.
Features: Paved, level parking lot.
Other Info: Refer to current fishing rules.
Updated: 9/9/2002

62 Alta Lake (SP) Go to web site.
Contact phone: (509) 923-2473

Located four miles southwest of Pateros, Wash., on Hwy. 153.

From Pateros: Drive two miles west on Hwy. 153. Turn left on Alta Lake Road. Continue two miles to the park.

Other Info: Utility campsite, group camp available. Utility campsite.
Updated: 9/8/2005

63 Wells Wildlife Area (WDFW)

From Brewster, go south on SR 172 for 4.5 miles. Wildlife Area is at Grange Rd and Moe Rd.
Features: Area primarily managed for habitat that supports upland game birds and water-fowl. Mostly primitive, undeveloped sites. Seasonal wildlife viewing possible from car.
Updated: 8/23/2002

64 Bridgeport (SP) Go to web site.
Contact phone: (509) 923-2473

Located three miles northeast of Bridgeport, Wash.

From Bridgeport: Drive north on Hwy. 17 for half a mile. After crossing the Columbia River, at sign for the park, turn right. Continue approximately two miles to park entrance.

Other Info: Utility campsite, group camp. Utility campsite.
Updated: 9/8/2005

65 Leader Lake Campground (DNR)

Start from junction of SR 20 and US 97 in Okanogan. Go W on SR 20 for 8.4 mi. Turn right on Leader Lake Rd (paved, one lane) and go .4 mi to site.
Features: Three part lakeside campround/picnic area. Lakeside fishing platform. Trout and bass fishing. Check fishing regulations. Bring your own water.
Other Info: For updated information see: www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890
Updated: 5/23/2005

66 Scotch Creek Wildlife Area (WDFW)

10 miles northeast of Omak, toward Conconully.
Features: Area primarily managed for wildlife habitat. Some primitive, undeveloped campsites. Seasonal wildlife viewing possible from car.
Updated: 8/23/2002

67 Sinlahekin Wildlife Area (WDFW)

West from Tonasket to Loomis, then south 5 miles to Wildlife Area Headquarters.
Features: 14,000 acres managed for wildlife habitat and wildlife-oriented recreation. Area has 5 lakes, all undeveloped, natural area; primitive campsites, some with the accessible toilets and cooking grills. Seasonal wildlife viewing possible from car.
Updated: 8/23/2002

68 Forde Lake (WDFW)
Sinlahekin Wildlife Area

From Loomis, take Broadway St (which becomes Sinlahekin Rd) south approx. 6.75 miles to Public Fishing/Forde Lake Fishing sign. Boat launch on left and parking and camping on both right and left.
Features: Gravel Parking, primitive camping. Wild brook trout available.
Updated: 8/23/2002

69 Blue Lake (WDFW)
Sinlahekin Wildlife Area

From Loomis, go south on Broadway St (which becomes Sinlahekin Rd) for about 11.5 miles. Turn right at public fishing/Blue Lake sign.
Features: Gravel parking area and boat launch. Primitive campsites.
Other Info: Rainbow trout. Check fishing regulations.
Updated: 8/23/2002

70 Bonaparte Campground (USDA FS)
Tonasket Ranger District Contact phone: (509) 486-5100
TDD phone: (509) 486-5144

From Tonasket, go E on SR 20 for 26 mi. Turn left (N) on FS 4953 and go about 6 mi to campground.
Features: Lake setting, fishing platform fishing platform

71 Whitestone Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Access Area

From Tonasket, go 0.3 mile on 4th St; cross bridge and turn right. Go 8.1 miles on Highway 7. Turn left a Public Fishing sign.
Features: Gravel parking, level, with some blacktop areas.
Other Info: Warmwater fishery. See current fishing rules.
Updated: 4/27/2005

72 Palmer Lake Campground (DNR)

Start at Loomis Grocery. Go N on Loomis Oroville Rd (keep right) for 8.5 mi to site.
Features: Beach access, hand boat launch. Bring your own water.
Other Info: For updated information see: www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890
Updated: 5/16/2005

73 Toats Junction (DNR)

Start at Loomis grocery. Go N for 2.1 mi. Turn left on Chopaka Lake Rd. Go 5.5 mi to lower site. Continue 0.1 mi to upper site (junction of roads OM-T-2000 and OM-T-1000)
Features: Camping along a forest stream. Primarily used as a hunting camp in fall Bring your own water.
Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.
Updated: 5/16/2005

74 Toats Coulee (DNR)

Start at Loomis grocery. Go N for 2.1 mi. Turn left on Chopaka Lake Rd. Go 5.5 mi. to lower site. Continue .1 miles to upper site.
Features: Streamside camping in a fir forest. Primarily used as a hunting camp in fall. Bring your own water.
Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.
Updated: 5/16/2005

75 Chopaka Lake Campground (DNR)

Start at Loomis Grocery. Go N for 2.1 mi. Turn left on Chopaka Lake Rd. Go 1.4 mi. Turn right onto a one-lane road (steep) and go 5.1 mi. Turn right. Go 2 mi to site. (Down a steep grade).
Features: Lakeside camping in the mountains. Trout fishing. Small picnic shelters in 5 sites. Fishing platform near campsite. Fly fishing only, see fishing regulations. Shade is limited. Entry road has one very long, very steep grade.
Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.
Updated: 5/23/2005

76 Cold Springs Campground (DNR)

Start at Loomis Grocery. Go N for 2.1 mi. Turn left on Chopaka Lake Rd. Go 5.6 mi to junction of roads OM-T-2000 and OM-T-1000. Take OM-T-1000 for 2.1 mi. (Steep) Turn right on Cold Creek Rd (gravel) and go 0.4 mi. Stay right. Go 1.8 mi. Stay left. Go 2.3 mi to camp area. Continue 0.4 mi to picnic area and viewpoint.
Features: High elevation camp(6200 ft.)cool to cold in summer. Three hundred foot trail to viewpoint. Trail may require assistance. Bring your own water.
Other Info: Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.
Updated: 5/23/2005

77 Osoyoos Lake (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located 1/4 mile north of Oroville, Wash., near the Canadian border.

From Canada: Travel south on Hwy. 97. The park is on the left across from Prince's Department Store, just north of Oroville.

From the south: Travel north on Hwy. 97. Pass through Oroville, and look for the park on the right, across from Prince's Department Store.
Features: Beach access
Other Info: Restroom redevelopment scheduled for 1997
Updated: 9/8/2005

78 Lind Coulee - Bridge Site West (WDFW)
Public Fishing Access Area

From Moses Lake, take SR-17 south. Cross I-90, go about 2.2 miles and turn right on County Road M. Go south for 6.1 miles and turn right just before the bridge.
Features: Southeast arm of Potholes Reservoir. Paved, designated parking spaces for cars and trailers.
Other Info: Fishing and remote camping at this location. Camping is level hard packed gravel near the launch paved areas. The area was paved and two new accessible vault toilets were installed along with a new boat launch in 2003.
Updated: 5/12/2005