The State Parks Of North Central Washington State

Whether camping, hiking, boating, fishing, sightseeing, or just a nice relaxing day trip is what you?re looking for; there is plenty of opportunity in the state parks of North Central Washington. From the Canadian border to the north, to the dry arid sage lands to the east and south, to the pine tree covered mountains to the west; the North Central Washington region provides limitless diversity and things to do to entertain for a lifetime.

Alta Lake State Park Alta Lake State Park sits on a small secluded desert lake hidden away from the busy world of Lake Chelan which is only 30 miles to the south.

Nearest towns: Pateros, Brewster, Methow, Chelan Bodies of water nearby: On Alta Lake, Methow River, Columbia River Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, golfing, sailboarding, swimming

Bridgeport State Park Bridgeport State Park lays just behind Chief Joseph Dam on the Columbia River.

Nearest towns: Bridgeport, Brewster, Pateros Bodies of water nearby: On Columbia River, Okanogan River Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, golfing, sailboarding, wildlife viewing

Conconully State Park Conconully State Park is one of the oldest parks in the State of Washington dating back to 1910.

Nearest towns: Conconully, Riverside, Omak, Okanogan Bodies of water nearby: On Conconully Lake, Salmon Creek Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, wildlife viewing, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling

Daroga State Park Daroga State Park sits right on the mighty Columbia River between Chelan and Wenatchee and is a popular destination to water sport enthusiasts.

Nearest towns: Chelan, Orondo, Waterville, East Wenatchee, Wenatchee Bodies of water nearby: On Columbia River, Lake Chelan Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, baseball field, basketball courts, golfing, soccer field,

Fort Okanogan State Park Fort Okanogan State Park is a day use park near where the Okanogan River empties into the Columbia River.

Nearest towns: Bridgeport, Brewster, Pateros Bodies of water nearby: On Columbia River, Okanogan River, Methow River Activities in the vicinity: Bird watching, museum

Lake Chelan State Park Lake Chelan State Park sits on 50-mile long Lake Chelan, an outdoor recreation magnet to the entire Pacific Northwest.

Nearest towns: Chelan, Manson, Entiat Bodies of water nearby: On Lake Chelan, Columbia River, Entiat River Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping, golfing, shopping, sailboarding, wineries

Lake Wenatchee State Park Lake Wenatchee State Park sits high in the Cascade Mountains only a few miles from one of the main east-west routes linking eastern and western Washington.

Nearest towns: Plain, Leavenworth, Peshastin, Cashmere Bodies of water nearby: On Lake Wenatchee, Twin Lakes, Fish Lake, Nason Creek, Lost Lake, White River, Little Wenatchee River, Wenatchee River, Chiwawa River Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, hiking, boating, camping, swimming, mountain climbing, sailboarding, rock climbing, mountain climbing, wildlife viewing, skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling

Lincoln Rock State Park Lincoln Rock State Park is well used by local water enthusiasts who want to spend the day fishing, boating, or water skiing on the Columbia River.

Nearest towns: Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Cashmere, Orondo, Waterville Bodies of water nearby: On Columbia River Activities in the vicinity: Boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, shopping, museum, basketball court, softball field

Osoyoos Lake State Park Osoyoos Lake Veteran?s Memorial State Park is on the south end of 14 mile long Osoyoos Lake which is half in Canada and half in the United States.

Nearest towns: Oroville, Osoyoos, Molson, Nighthawk Bodies of water nearby: On Osoyoos Lake, Wannacut Lake, Palmer Lake, Similkameen River Activities in the vicinity: Boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, volleyball court

Pearrygin Lake State Park Pearrygin Lake State Park sits on beautiful Pearrygin Lake in the heart of the Methow Valley.

Nearest towns: Winthrop, Twisp, Mazama Bodies of water nearby: On Pearrygin Lake, Methow River, Boulder Creek, Beaver Creek, Chewuch River Activities in the vicinity: Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing

Peshastin Pinnacles State Park Peshastin Pinnacle State Park is a desert area park popular with rock climbers.

Nearest towns: Wenatchee, Cashmere, East Wenatchee, Peshastin, Dryden, Monitor, Leavenworth Bodies of water nearby: Wenatchee River, Columbia River Activities in the vicinity: Rock climbing, hiking, river rafting

Squilchuck State Park Squilchuck State Park is a small park on the way up to the Mission Ridge Ski Area, just south of Wenatchee.

Nearest towns: Wenatchee, East Wenatchee Bodies of water nearby: Columbia River Activities in the vicinity: Mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing, skiing, snowshoeing

Steamboat Rock State Park People looking for water recreation know to head for Steamboat Rock State Park on beautiful Banks Lake.

Nearest towns: Electric City, Coulee City, Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee Bodies of water nearby: On Banks Lake, Columbia River, Lake Roosevelt (Columbia River) Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, volleyball field, rock climbing, horse trails

Sun Lakes State Park Sun Lakes State Park sits a few miles south of the south end of Banks Lank in the beautiful Dry Falls area.

Nearest towns: Coulee City, Soap Lake, Ephrata Bodies of water nearby: (Nine small lakes inside the park?s boundaries), Banks Lake, Park Lake, Blue Lake, Lenore Lake, Soap Lake Activities in the vicinity: Hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, water skiing, boating, swimming, golfing, miniature golf, mountain biking

Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is on the south shore of 50-mile long Lake Chelan.

Nearest towns: Chelan, Entiat Bodies of water nearby: On Lake Chelan, Columbia River, Entiat River Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, hiking, camping, golfing, shopping, wineries, art galleries, museum, ferry ride, mountain biking

Wenatchee Confluence State Park At the mouth of the Wenatchee River, where it spills into the Columbia River, is Wenatchee Confluence State Park.

Nearest towns: In Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Cashmere, Entiat, Leavenworth Bodies of water nearby: On Columbia River, Wenatchee River Activities in the vicinity: Fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, shopping, museum,10+mile paved loop path, wildlife viewing, tennis court, playground equipment, basketball courts, softball field, soccer field

Some information courtesy the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commision.

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