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Burn Ban
No fires permitted at any time.
Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site
S. Summit Loop, Rosalia, WA 99170
Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site is a three-acre day use park in Rosalia that commemorates an 1858 battle between U.S. Army forces and Native American tribes.
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
Activities
Bird Watching
Long-Distance Trails
Amenities
Trash Service
Picnic Tables
Parking
Interpretive Opportunities
Park features
Field
Meadow
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
Map & visitor guide
47.22877, -117.3644
This quiet park offers a picnic table near a stone monument erected in 1914 by the Esther Reed Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This monument commemorates the 1858 battle where Steptoe's troops made their final stand. Interpretive panels tell the story of the battle and escape of the U.S. Army soldiers.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Park History