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Sacajawea State Park
Phone: (509) 545-2361
Fax: (509) 546-4378
City: Pasco
Address:
2503 Sacajawawea Park Rd,
Pasco, WALocated five miles southeast of Pasco, Wash., at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers.
The Sacajawea Interpretive Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. It closes for the season Nov. 1. The center features interactive displays that tell the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the experiences of Sacagawea, the young Shoshone Indian woman who accompanied the expedition. The new exhibits relate what is known about her life before, during and after the Expedition. A river beach and children's playground equipment are additional park features.
For more up to date information, visit the Sacajawea page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Sacajawea State Park is a 284-acre inland waters, day-use park at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers. It features 9,100 feet of freshwater shoreline. The area is spread out with a big sky and excellent views of the two rivers as they flow together.
Marine Park: Yes
Park Hours
The park is open to day use only.
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: Closed Oct. 29, reopens March 28.
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: Closed Oct. 29, reopens March 28.
Significant History
The property was deeded to Washington State Parks in 1931. The park is named for Sacajawea, a Shoshone Indian woman who traveled with the Lewis and Clark expedition. The park is located on one of the expedition's campsites, used by Lewis and Clark from October 16 to 18, 1805.
The railroad built the town of Ainsworth in 1879. By 1884, the town was no longer used, and the buildings were moved or destroyed as local construction of the railroad was completed and the crew moved on.
The railroad built the town of Ainsworth in 1879. By 1884, the town was no longer used, and the buildings were moved or destroyed as local construction of the railroad was completed and the crew moved on.
Major Landmarks
The park's lands are sand dunes interspersed with wetland ponds. The park is on the plain of the great Lake Missoula floods, which swept through the area 12,000 years ago.
Interpretive Oportunities
A traditional Wanapum native village has been re-created at Sacajawea State Park, by the Wanapum Band of Native Americans, Grant County PUD and the Wanapum Heritage Center. Guided tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
Wanapum Village information on Grant County PUD web site.
Wanapum Village information on Grant County PUD web site.
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 east on Hwy. 12 toward Walla Walla. Take a right on Tank Farm Rd. Continue across railroad tracks. The park is at the end of the road.
Directions
From Pasco:Drive east on Hwy. 12 toward Walla Walla. Take a right on Tank Farm Rd. Continue across railroad tracks. The park is at the end of the road.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
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Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Marmots
Muskrats
Rabbits
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
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Crows/Ravens
Dove/Pigeon
Ducks
Eagles
Geese
Gulls
Hawks
Herons
Humming Birds
Osprey
Owls
Pheasant
Quail
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Bass
Bluegill
Catfish
Crappie
Salmon
Steelhead
Sturgeon
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Maple Trees
Oak Trees
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| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
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Interpretive Activities
Swimming
Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Interpretive
1 Volleyball Field
2 Horseshoe Pits
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1.2 mi. of Hiking Trails
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Boating - Nonmotorized
Fishing
Personal Watercraft
WaterSkiing
2 Boat Ramps
200 ft. of Dock
70 ft. of moorage
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Picnic NotesThe park offers one kitchen shelter with electricity and a large barbecue grill and one without electricity, plus seven sheltered and 123 unsheltered picnic tables. One of the shelters can accommodate up to 200 people. For information or reservations, call the park office at (509) 545-2361.
Boating/Water NotesThe park has two boat ramps and 200 feet of dock. The boatlaunch is in a small, protected lagoon.
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. The park also provides 70 feet of moorage. 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. The park also offers one Northwest Discovery Water Trail campsite. It is available on a first-come, first-served basis, accommodates eight people and is designed for paddlers traveling down the river. Groups larger than eight people may contact the park at (506) 545-2361 for more information. |
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Pay Phone
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Auto Repair
Airport
Boating
Camping Area
Diesel
Fishing and Hunting Supplies
Gasolene
Gifts
Golfing
Groceries
Hardware
Hospital
Marine Supply
Overnight Accomodations
Pay Phones
US Mail
Propane
Recreational Equipment
White Gas
Wood
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A soft drink dispenser is on site. Other services are available within a few miles of the park. | |
