Looking for a great park destination off the beaten path? Curlew Lake State Park is a jewel in the countryside.

In northeastern Washington, only 25 miles from the U.S.- Canada border, the park is named for 5.5-mile-long Curlew Lake, an angler's dream. A fisher's catch might include trout, bass, yellow perch or tiger muskie. Bald eagles, ospreys and herons also like the fishing at Curlew; they 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 visible from the park.

Water sports activities abound in summer, and snow sports are popular in winter. The green lawns are tailor-made for play, and the campground, with many lakeside campsites, is said to be one of the most restful in Washington.

The Stone Rose fossil digging site is only 8 miles away in the town of Republic. The dig site is open to the public and makes a great stop for archaeology enthusiasts, including children.

Ranald MacDonald's Grave, a State Parks 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.

Whether you've come for the history or geology, or you're just hoping to get off the grid and fish, you'll find a great hideaway at Curlew Lake.

PARK FEATURES
Curlew Lake State Park is an 87-acre camping park, 8 miles from the charming gold rush town of Republic.

ADA AMENITIES/FACILITIES

Campground
Restroom

PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES
There are ten unsheltered picnic tables in the park, available first come, first served. The swimming area has three braziers for cooking.

ACTIVITIES

TRAILS
2 miles of bike trails
2 miles of hiking trails

WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
80 feet of dock
Boating
Fishing (freshwater)
Personal watercraft use
Swimming
Watercraft launches (2)
Waterskiing

WINTER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Snow play

OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Amphitheater
Bird watching
Wildlife viewing

BOATING FEATURES
Located in Ferry County on Curlew Lake, Curlew Park offers two, no-fee boat ramps and 80-feet of handling dock. Curlew Lake is 5.5 miles long.

Launching a boat at a state park requires one of the following:

 An annual launch permit (Natural Investment Permit; or
 An annual Discover Pass and a daily launch permit; or
 A one-day Discover Pass and a daily launch permit.

CAMPSITE INFORMATION
The park has 57 tent spaces, 25 utility spaces, one dump station, two restrooms and four showers. The south camp area has 10 campsites with eight sites overlooking the lake. There is a no-fee mooring dock for these sites, two restrooms and two showers (both ADA accessible). The main campground has 16 tent sites overlooking the lake and 47 tent spaces total.

There are 18 full-hookup sites and seven with water and power only. Maximum site length is 40 feet (limited availability). The restroom has two showers. Most hookups will take a 35-foot camping rig. Some will take trailers up to 45 feet. If hookup sites are full, camp in the random area and expect a one- or two-day wait until one of the hookups is available. Campsites 2-18, 20-34, 48-56 and 73-82 can be reserved. The remaining campsites are first come, first served. All campers must register at the ranger station.

Check-in time is 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time is 1 p.m.