Conconully State Park

Conconully State Park

Phone: (509) 826-7408
City: Conconully
Address:
Conconully,
1 South Lottie,
Conconully, WA

Located 22 miles north of Omak, Wash., in the north central portion of the state in Okanogan County.
Considered a fisherman's paradise, this park offers camping and boat launches on two lakes.

    Park Overview

    Conconully State Park is an 81-acre camping park with 5,400 feet of freshwater shoreline in north central Washington. Established as the oldest Bureau of Reclamation irrigation project in this part of the country, the park dates back to 1910. State Parks assumed administration in 1945.


    Marine Park: No

    Park Hours

    Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    Winter: Closed Nov. 1, reopens March 31.

    Camping:
    Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
    Check-out time, 1 p.m
    Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

    Metal detecting: By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, this park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.



    Significant History

    Established as the oldest Bureau of Reclamation irrigation project, the park provided picnic facilities, a baseball field and a school location for the historic silver-mining town of Conconully. Conconully, which was the original county seat of Okanogan County, was washed away by a flood in 1894. An early schoolhouse and a replica of the town's first courthouse are still in place on the grounds. The park dates back to 1910. Administration was assumed by State Parks in 1945.

    The town of Conconully was established by charter in 1887. It was originally settled as a mining town. From 1889-1914 Conconully served as the Okanogan County Seat. When the county seat was moved in 1914, the old county hall was torndown and the lumber was used for the construction of the current day community hall. In the 1890's Conconully was decimated by fire and floods, but the will of the settlers and miners prevailed and Conconully lives on today.

    Major Landmarks

    Winter temperatures reach below zero. Summer temperatures are in the 80s and 90s. There is an annual average rainfall of 14 inches, with an average of 38.5 inches of snowfall. The park is nestled between three mountains and two lakes. The park is above 2000 feet elevation with a setting of beautiful forest, creeks, lakes and mountains.

    Interpretive Oportunities

    The junior ranger program is available to all children that visit the park.

    The park offers an explorers back pack that can be checked out and used while you are visiting 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.


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    Directions

    Park address:
    1 South Lottie
    Conconully, WA 98819

    From Omak:
    Drive 22 miles north on Hwy. 97, the Conconully Highway, to park entrance.
    MammalsBirdsFish & Sea LifePlantlife
    Bobcats
    Chipmunks
    Coyotes
    Deer/Elk
    Marmots
    Moose
    Muskrats
    Otters
    Rabbits
    Squirrels
    Weasels
    Crows/Ravens
    Ducks
    Eagles
    Geese
    Grouse
    Gulls
    Hawks
    Herons
    Humming Birds
    Jays
    Osprey
    Owls
    Quail
    Woodpeckers
    Wrens
    Bass
    Salmon
    Trout
    Douglas Fir
    Ponderosa Pine
    Maple Trees
    Oak Trees
    Poplars
    Lupines
    GeneralTrailsFreshwater ActivitiesSaltwater Activities
    Wildlife Viewing
    Mountain Biking
    Interpretive
    2 Horseshoe Pits
    Fishing
    Personal Watercraft
    WaterSkiing
    2 Boat Ramps
    48 ft. of Dock

    Picnic Notes

    The park offers one kitchen shelter with electricity to reserve, call the park office at (509) 826-7408. The park offers 90 unsheltered picnic tables available first come, first served.

    Boating/Water Notes

    Watercraft launch closed Nov. 1, reopens March 31, depending on water levels. Watercraft launches may not be accessible at all times in the spring, summer and fall due to lake water levels. Call the park to get lake level information (509) 826-7408.

    There are two boat ramps and one boat dock for handling motorized and non-motorized boats.

    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.
    Park ServicesArea Services
    Camping
    Pay Phone
    Wood
    Airport
    Boating
    Camping Area
    Diesel
    Fishing and Hunting Supplies
    Gasolene
    Gifts
    Golfing
    Groceries
    Hardware
    Hospital
    Overnight Accomodations
    Pay Phones
    US Mail
    Propane
    White Gas
    Wood

    Most services are available within 20 miles of the park.