Parks around Colville

The Colville National Forest offers 1.1 million acres of forest for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. You can experience the solitude of hiking in the wilderness on hundreds of miles of trails, enjoy camping near others in developed campgrounds, or the solitude of camping in the back country or wilderness. The forest is also a prime location for plenty of great fishing, hunting, horseba...

Located on the west slope of the Selkirk Mountain Range in northeastern Washington, Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge is the only mountainous, mixed-conifer forest refuge outside of Alaska. The refuge's 40,198 acres protect a wide range of forest types from low elevation ponderosa pine to high elevation subalpine fir. These forests provide important habitats for hundreds of species ...

Marvel at the awesome beauty of the International Selkirk Loop as it encircles the wild Selkirk Mountains for 280 miles (including British Columbia). Play on crystal clear rivers and lakes, or traverse mountain trails to view snowcapped peaks and wildlife diversity. Explore charming communities with fascinating history, fun festivals, and picturesque settings.

The byway travels through beautiful river valleys and enters the "Forgotten Corner" of Washington. Experience breathtaking scenery and abundance of recreational opportunities as the route follows along the Pend Oreille River. Glimpse soaring peaks of the Selkirk Mountains and watch for opportunities to view Bald Eagles, Osprey, moose, bears, and bighorn sheep.

Primitive camp sites (i.e., about 4) in a forested setting along the shoreline of the Pend OreilleRiver. This stretch of the river is one of the most scenic inthe State of Washington if not the Northwest. It is typifiedby the precipitous rock walls descending 100 to 200 feet tothe river. One can see elk, bear, deer and many otherforms of wildlife along the shoreline. Visitors can fish forrainbow t...

The Sherman Pass Scenic Byway exemplifies an exceptional corner of the country--a point where the Columbia River Plateau meets the Northern Rocky Mountains and where the Inland Empire matches up against the British Columbia Interior. The sites and stories found along the route showcase the history of the west, but with a distinct Canadian flavor. Here, the culture of the Plains Indians intersects ...

The Salmo-Priest Wilderness now contains a total of 41,335 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Washington. In 1984 the Salmo-Priest Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age o...

This area consists of 600 acres of public land. The combination of elevation, aspect, and rock outcroppings within this vegetative community provides the unique qualities that create bighorn sheep habitat. This habitat is critical for the continued existence of the local herd. The BLM lands contain the best winter range and escape cover, as well as half of the lambing area. Other wildlife at the s...

Located 20 miles from the Canadian border and 5 miles from the town of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is bordered by the rugged Selkirk Mountains to the west, the Kootenai River, Deep Creek to the east, and State lands to the south. Kootenai Refuge provides diverse habitats that consist primarily of wetlands with associated uplands, and hardwood/conifer forests. Al...

Albeni Falls Dam sits on the Pend Oreille River. Behind the dam, the waters of the Pend Oreille stretch 65 miles through a glacially carved valley that separates three mountain ranges. Rimmed by mountains that rise 6,500 feet, Lake Pend Oreille is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States. In some areas, it plunges to a depth of 1,237 feet.

Formed by Grand Coulee Dam and part of the Columbia Basin Project, this lake contains over 60,000 water-surface acres and 500 miles of shoreline. Available species include walleye, rainbow trout, kokanee, yellow perch, lake whitefish, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappie, and white sturgeon.

Receding glaciers carved this landscape. Encounter many opportunities to view wildlife at the area’s reserves and wildlife refuges. In 1809, explorer Dave Thompson searched for a river course to the Pacific, while in 1864 thousands of prospectors traveled to British Columbia’s gold fields on what became known as Wild Horse Trail.

Folsom Farm consists of an early 1900's homestead overlooking Smick Meadows, a renovated marsh. From a scenic overlook, visitors can observe wildlife, including nesting waterfowl, deer, raptors, amphibians, and other animals.

In 1941 the Grand Coulee Dam was built on the Columbia River as part of the Columbia River Basin project, creating a 130-mile long lake. Named for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area provides opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, canoeing, hunting and visiting historic Fort Spokane and St. Paul's Mission.

Grand Coulee Dam, part of the Columbia Basin Project, located on the Columbia River in Washington State, is one of the largest concrete structures in the world. The dam is also the largest hydropower producer in the United States with a total generating capacity of 6,809 megawatts. The visitor center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1. From Memo...

Spectacle Lake is a 396 acre storage reservoir in the Whitestone Coulee Unit of the Okanogan-Similkameen Division of the Chief Joseph Dam Project and located near Tonasket, Washington. This is a Reclamation irrigation project associated with Chief Joseph Dam but not a part of the dam. Fish species include rainbow trout. The lake is managed as a trout fishery and possession of other species is pr...

The Lewis and Clark Expedition journeyed through north-central Idaho 200 years ago in search of the Northwest Passage. The sparkling rivers, deep canyons, and rugged mountains they encountered are relatively unchanged. Experience the culture, recreation, and scenery in this breathtaking land of the Nez Perce.

The sparkling waters of Lake Coeurd'Alene, considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, offer many different kinds of outdoor recreational activities year-round in a setting of exceptional scenic beauty.

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is located in northeastern Washington on the eastern edge of the Columbia River Basin in Spokane County. The refuge sits in the unique geological area known as the Channeled Scablands. Turnbull's 17,908 acres reflect a diverse landscape carved by massive Ice Age floods that scoured potholes, sloughs, and deep canyons out of the underlying basalt more than 15,000 y...

Split Rock Recreation Site is located on the southern shore of Palmer Lake and is a day use site only. Scenic views of the lake and surrounding mountains can be seen from the sandy beach. This site is home for a variety of birds and waterfowl, and mountain goats can be seen on Grandview Mountain, northwest of the lake.

There are over 3,000 acres of wetlands, 2 major lakes (Fishtrap Lake and Hog Canyon Lake) and a number of meadows, cliffs, croplands and aquatic habitat. In this area, 3 major habitat types blendtogether to provide visitors with an interesting array of activities to pursue.

Banks Lake, part of the Columbia Basin Project, was created by building two rock-faced, earthfill dams at the north and south ends of the Ice-Age channel of the Columbia River, now known as Grand Coulee. The reservoir is 27 miles long with 27,000 water surface acres. Fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, rainbow trout, walleye, kokanee, black crappie, bullhead...

In the dry sage-steppe uplands of Eastern Washington, Douglas Creek forms a unique riparian oasis. In the basalt canyon, songbirds and raptorsperch in cottonwoods, and the road paralleling the creek passes beaver ponds and cascading pools.

Conconully Dam and Reservoir, features of the Okanogan Project, are on Salmon Creek. The dam was originally completed in 1910. Both the lake and reservoir are located in an area of steep-sided hills that have open forests of coniferous and deciduous trees. The reservoir area is especially popular with picnickers. Both water bodies total 760 water surface acres. Anglers will find rainbow trout,...

The Cabinet Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 94,272 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Montana. In 1964 the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In a...