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Lincoln Rock State Park
Phone: (509) 884-8702
Fax: (509) 886-1704
City: East Wenatchee
Address:
13253 State Route 2,
East Wenatchee, WALocated seven miles north of East Wenatchee, Wash., on the eastern bank of the Columbia River.
The park provides lawns and shade trees in the midst of an arid environment. River rock lines trails. Children's' play equipment and winter snow play add fun to the park. Beavers are visible on the Columbia River.
For more up to date information, visit the Lincoln Rock page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Lincoln Rock State Park is an 80-acre camping park on the east side of Lake Entiat, created by Rocky Reach Dam blocking the flow of the Columbia River north of Wenatchee. The park, a popular place for swimming, water-skiing and respite from the hot sun, was named for a basalt outcropping said to resemble the profile of Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln Rock State Park is part of a planning project of the Wenatchee area state parks.
Lincoln Rock 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: Main park is closed Oct. 15, reopens March 9; boat launch is open year round, but only to boaters.
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: Main park is closed Oct. 15, reopens March 9; boat launch is open year round, but only to boaters.
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
Lincoln Rock was named after a prominent geological feature, visible across the river, which resembles the profile of Abraham Lincoln. According to early newspaper accounts, this rock outcropping was first named in 1889 by Billy Schaft and Ed Ferguson. Schaft took a picture and Ferguson commented how much it resembled Abraham Lincoln. The picture was entered in the photograph contest of a prominent magazine, where it won first prize. Because of the nationwide circulation of the magazine, the name of Lincoln Rock was officially adopted for the landmark. Lincoln Rock State Park was acquired by the state on April 1, 1980.
Major Landmarks
Expansive lawns and shade trees break up the brown, rocky terrain of the Scablands. Average annual rainfall is 15 inches, with ten inches of snowfall.
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.
Drive north on SR. 2 about seven miles. Signs indicate park entrance on the left.
Directions
From East Wenatchee:Drive north on SR. 2 about seven miles. Signs indicate park entrance on the left.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
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Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Marmots
Muskrats
Rabbits
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Crows/Ravens
Dove/Pigeon
Ducks
Eagles
Geese
Gulls
Hawks
Herons
Jays
Owls
Quail
Woodpeckers
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Bass
Steelhead
Trout
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Ponderosa Pine
Spruce
Ash Trees
Birch Trees
Cherry Trees
Maple Trees
Oak Trees
Poplars
Lupines
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| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
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Swimming
Bird Watching
Paragliding
1 Soccer Field
1 Softball Field
2 Volleyball Fields
3 Horseshoe Pits
1 Basketball Court
1 Amphitheater
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2 mi. of Biking Trailer
2 mi. of Hiking Trails
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Boating - Nonmotorized
Fishing
Personal Watercraft
WaterSkiing
3 Boat Ramps
632 ft. of Dock
650 ft. of moorage
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Large grassy fields invite a variety of team sports. A childrens' playground is provided.
Picnic NotesThe park provides three kitchen shelters with electricity, plus 30 sheltered and 50 unsheltered picnic tables.
Two of the shelters are reservable by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. One shelter has a guest capacity of 100 and the other 150. Both have water and sinks. Boating/Water NotesBoat launch is open year round, $5 launch fee applies.
Lake Entiat is 31 miles long. The park has three boat ramps and 632 feet of dock. Personal watercraft are allowed. 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. Lake Entiat's 650 feet of moorage includes five small floats along the shore for overnight campers. Floats are reservable May 15-Sept. 15, and available on a first-come, first-served basis the remainder of the year. Moorage fees are charged year-round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m.: -Daily moorage fee is 50 cents per foot, with a minimum of $10. -Moorage buoys, $10 a night. -Annual moorage permit fee is $3.50 per foot, with a minimum of $50. Moorage permits are available at parks offering moorage. For information, call (360) 902-8844. Telephone Device for the Deaf, (360) 664-3133. |
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Camping
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Boating
Diesel
Fishing and Hunting Supplies
Gasolene
Groceries
Pay Phones
Propane
Wood
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Services are available in East Wenatchee, about five miles away. | |
