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Brooks Memorial State Park
Phone: (509) 773-4611
Fax: (509) 773-6428
City: Goldendale
Address:
Brooks Memorial State Park,
2465 Hwy 97,
Goldendale, WALocated 13 miles north of Goldendale, Wash., in the Simcoe Mountians.
Over nine miles of hiking trails lead along the Little Klickitat River and up through Ponderosa and Oregon Pine forests. At the top are open mountain meadows with a panoramic view of Mount Hood. Visitors may see deer, beaver dams, squirrels, spring wildflowers and a variety of birds.
For more up to date information, visit the Brooks Memorial page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Brooks Memorial State Park is a 700-acre, year-round camping park located between the barren hills of the south Yakima Valley and the lodgepole pine forests of the Simcoe Mountains. The park provides a variety of natural environments for visitors to enjoy.
Marine Park: No
Park Hours
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Water is available in hookup sites from mid-April to late October.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Water is available in hookup sites from mid-April to late October.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Significant History
Acquired in six parcels between 1944 and 1957, Brooks Memorial State Park is named for and dedicated to area citizen Nelson B. Brooks, who is credited with establishing an excellent community road system.
Notable Buildings
Brooks Memorial Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is a reservable rental facility for groups of up to 104 people, with indoor sleeping for 72. The ELC includes overnight use of lodge, kitchen, seven cabins and two comfort stations. Prices vary depending on size of the group. For information or reservations, call the ELC office at (360) 902-8600. To speak to park staff, call (509) 773-4611.
Interpretive Oportunities
The park features a monument to the Honorable Nelson B. Brooks. Nature talks are given to groups at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) upon request. Tours and programs may be arranged through park rangers. Call the park at 509-773-4611 for more information.
Directions provided by the state parks department are given below the map,
or you can try to have google create the directions from the coordinates we have on file.
Take Hwy. 97 out of Toppenish. Park is 40 miles south of Toppenish.
From Vancouver, WA:
Take I-84 on the Orgeon side of the Columbia River. At Biggs, Orgeon, take Bigg's Bridge past Maryhill State Park, northbound onto Hwy. 97 to Goldendale. Brooks Memorial is on Hwy. 97, 13 miles north of Goldendale.
Directions
From Yakima:Take Hwy. 97 out of Toppenish. Park is 40 miles south of Toppenish.
From Vancouver, WA:
Take I-84 on the Orgeon side of the Columbia River. At Biggs, Orgeon, take Bigg's Bridge past Maryhill State Park, northbound onto Hwy. 97 to Goldendale. Brooks Memorial is on Hwy. 97, 13 miles north of Goldendale.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
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Badgers
Bears
Bobcats
Chipmunks
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Rabbits
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
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Chukar
Crows/Ravens
Ducks
Eagles
Grouse
Hawks
Herons
Humming Birds
Jays
Owls
Pheasant
Quail
Snipe
Turkey
Woodpeckers
Wrens
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Trout
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Douglas Fir
Ponderosa Pine
Alders
Apple Trees
Birch Trees
Oak Trees
Foxgloves
Lupines
Paintbrush
Berries
Thistle
Poison Oak
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| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
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Swimming
Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Mountain Biking
1 Softball Field
2 Horseshoe Pits
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9 mi. of Biking Trailer
9 mi. of Hiking Trails
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Fishing
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A ball field and a swingset are in the park.
Hikers should bring a day-pack with first-aid supplies, map and compass and/or GPS. Please contact a ranger for hiking information. Motorized activities are not permitted on trails. Metal-detector enthusiasts must report any evidence of Indian artifacts to a park ranger. Activities close to the park include stargazing at the Goldendale Observatory, visiting the Maryhill Museum, viewing the replica of Stonehenge on SR 14 and driving the historic Columbia Highway in nearby Orgeon. Picnic NotesTwo kitchen shelters with picnic tables, sinks and electricity are available first-come, first-served. There is a restroom.
Group CampingThe park provides a group camp that accommodates a maximum of six motorhomes and 20 to 50 people. The camp has a fire ring, picnic tables, two pit toilets, water and a volleyball net. The camp is open year-round with limited facilities in winter. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call the park office at (509) 773-4611.
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Camping
Pay Phone
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Auto Repair
Airport
Boating
Camping Area
Diesel
Fishing and Hunting Supplies
Gasolene
Gifts
Golfing
Groceries
Hardware
Hospital
Overnight Accomodations
Pay Phones
US Mail
Propane
Recreational Equipment
White Gas
Wood
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Adjacent to the park is a resort with a small store and café. Area services and gas are 13 miles south in Goldendale. | |
