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Steptoe Butte State Park
Phone: (509) 549-3551
Fax: (509) 549-3645
City: Pomeroy
Address:
Mailing: 10152 State Route 127,
Pomeroy, WALocated 12 miles north of Colfax, Wash., near the state's eastern border.
The park is famous for its stark, dramatic beauty and the panoramic view it provides of surrounding farmlands, the Blue Mountains, and other neighboring ranges and peaks. From the top of the butte, the eye can see 200 miles.
For more up to date information, visit the Steptoe Butte page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Steptoe Butte State Park is a 150-acre, 3,612-foot-tall natural monument. Thimble-shaped, the quartzite butte looms in bald grandeur over the prevailing flat lands.
Marine Park: No
Park Hours
The park is open year round for day use only.
Summer: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Winter: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Winter: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Significant History
Native Americans called the butte "the power mountain." It was believed that a journey to the butte bestowed a gift of power from the mountain's guardian spirit.
The butte's present name honors Colonel Edward Steptoe, who gave years of service maintaining peace in the region. His men were killed in a conflict, which he tried to prevent, with Native Americans.
The butte's present name honors Colonel Edward Steptoe, who gave years of service maintaining peace in the region. His men were killed in a conflict, which he tried to prevent, with Native Americans.
Major Landmarks
The butte is constructed of quartzite and looms over the surrounding terrain. Hawthorne brush abounds in the park, and was widely used by local Indians for the making of medicines, baskets and other essentials.
Interpretive Oportunities
Interpretive signs provide information on the butte and surrounding mountain ranges. A sign interpreting the history of the Cashup Hotel, which once stood on top of the butte, is also featured in the park.
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.
Six miles north of Colfax, turn east on Scholz Rd. Follow signs to Oakesdale and Steptoe Butte.
In the winter, please drive carefully on the road to the park. The entrance may be covered with snow and ice.
Directions
From U.S. 195:Six miles north of Colfax, turn east on Scholz Rd. Follow signs to Oakesdale and Steptoe Butte.
In the winter, please drive carefully on the road to the park. The entrance may be covered with snow and ice.
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Chipmunks
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Rabbits
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Hawks
Pheasant
Quail
Woodpeckers
Wrens
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Douglas Fir
Ponderosa Pine
Apple Trees
Cherry Trees
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Swimming
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Gazing at the panoramic view is the favorite activity of park visitors.
Picnic NotesThe park offers seven unsheltered picnic tables and four braziers for cooking, all available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Boating
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The nearest source of supplies is the town of Colfax, 12 miles to the south. | |
