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Daroga State Park
Phone: (509) 664-6380
Fax:
City: Orondo
Address:
1 South Daroga Park Road,
Orondo, WALocated 18 miles north of East Wenatchee, Wash., on the east side of the Columbia River.
Lots of sunshine combine with water activities to make this desert park a delight to visitors. Nationally recognized Desert Canyon Golf Course is just two miles away.
For more up to date information, visit the Daroga page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Daroga State Park is a 90-acre camping park with 1.5 miles of Columbia River shoreline on the elevated edge of the desert "scablands." The park features camping activities and water-sport access in a unique and beautiful outdoor environment.
Daroga State Park is part of a planning project of the Wenatchee area state parks.
Daroga State Park is part of a planning project of the Wenatchee area state parks.
Marine Park: No
Popular Destination
Park Hours
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: Closed Oct. 8, reopens March 7.
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: Closed Oct. 8, reopens March 7.
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
The name "Daroga" comes from the first letters in the first names of the three Auvil brothers, Dave, Robert and Grady, who started an orchard/ranch at this site in 1928. The brothers developed a new type of peach on the ranch, catalogued as "the Daroga Peach." In 1981, Grady Auvil sold the property to the state of Washington.
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.
From the south, drive 18 miles north on Hwy. 97. Be on the east side of the Columbia River. Pass Lincoln Rock State Park on your way.
From Spokane and points east:
Take Hwy. 2 north, and turn right on Hwy. 97 at the very small town of Orondo. Daroga is six miles north of Orondo.
Directions
From East Wenatchee:From the south, drive 18 miles north on Hwy. 97. Be on the east side of the Columbia River. Pass Lincoln Rock State Park on your way.
From Spokane and points east:
Take Hwy. 2 north, and turn right on Hwy. 97 at the very small town of Orondo. Daroga is six miles north of Orondo.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
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Bobcats
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Moose
Muskrats
Otters
Rabbits
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Chukar
Crows/Ravens
Dove/Pigeon
Ducks
Eagles
Geese
Gulls
Hawks
Herons
Humming Birds
Jays
Osprey
Owls
Pheasant
Quail
Woodpeckers
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Clams
Mussels
Bass
Bluegill
Bullhead
Catfish
Crappie
Perch
Salmon
Steelhead
Trout
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Douglas Fir
Ponderosa Pine
Spruce
Apple Trees
Ash Trees
Birch Trees
Maple Trees
Oak Trees
Poplars
Lupines
Paintbrush
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| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
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Swimming
Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing
1 Soccer Field
1 Baseball Field
1 Softball Field
2 Basketball Courts
18 Golf
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Boating - Nonmotorized
Fishing
Personal Watercraft
WaterSkiing
2 Boat Ramps
3 ft. of Dock
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Marine Pumpout
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Picnic NotesThe park provides one kitchen shelter with water and electricity, plus 30 unsheltered picnic tables. All are first-come, first-served.
Group CampingTwo group camps are reservable. Each accommodates up to 100 people. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Boating/Water NotesThere are two boat ramps and three docks.
A daily permit is available for watercraft launching and trailer dumping at the park for $5. Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available. |
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Camping
Pay Phone
Wood
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Auto Repair
Airport
Boating
Camping Area
Diesel
Fishing and Hunting Supplies
Gasolene
Golfing
Groceries
Hardware
Hospital
Marine Supply
Overnight Accomodations
Pay Phones
US Mail
Propane
White Gas
Wood
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Most services are available within 20 miles of the park. | |
