The Department of Natural Resources has issued a statewide burn ban restricting the use of outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on all forest lands within DNR’s fire protection, including all Washington State Parks, through Sept. 30, 2024. This date may be extended or shortened depending on fire conditions. For more information, visit our Alerts page.
Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
Due to colder temperatures, water and restroom facilities may be reduced during April and October. Hook up sites may be affected. Please call the park at (509)775-3592 for more information.
62 State Park Road, Republic, WA 99166
Located in northeastern Washington, Curlew Lake State Park is an 87-acre park that is a popular destination for fishing and camping.
The park is closed Nov. 1 - April 6.
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Swimming
Winter Activities
Accessible Campsites
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Boat Ramp
Dock
Moorage
Pumpout
Grill
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Amphitheater
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Freshwater
Lake
Meadow
Mountain View
Seasonal Wildflowers
Wildlife Viewing
The park is closed Nov. 1 - April 6.
Looking for a great park destination off the beaten path? Curlew Lake State Park is a jewel in the countryside. This 123-acre park, with its green lawns and shade trees offers beautiful lake vistas of pine-covered hills. Water sports activities abound in summer, and snow sports, like ice fishing are popular in winter. The park has two miles of hiking and biking trails and is a great home base for bicycle tour groups. Bald eagles, ospreys, and herons live in the neighboring trees and can be seen flying in to pluck a meal from the lake. A heron rookery with active nests is also visible from the park.
Curlew Lake State Park offers one, no-fee boat ramp and an 80-foot dock. Fishing is a popular activity at Curlew Lake. Anglers often catch trout, bass, yellow perch, and for the more adventurous, tiger muskies. There is also a designated area for swimming.
The park has standard, partial and full-hookup sites, including six pull through sites. There is one dump station. There is a no-fee mooring dock for sites 73-80, ADA restrooms and showers. The maximum site length is 45 feet. Most campsites are reservable, with a few first come, first served sites. All campers must register at the ranger station.
There are ten unsheltered picnic tables throughout park that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are three barbecue braziers by the swimming area.
Ranald MacDonald's Grave, a State Park Heritage Site, is not far away. One of the foremost cultural and business ambassadors between the Northwest United States and Japan in the mid-1800s, MacDonald helped shaped the policies that opened relations between the two countries. The gravesite is on the roadside of a 25-mile scenic drive along the Kettle River near the Canadian border.
