Daroga State Park

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Daroga State Park

Phone: (509) 664-6380
City: Orondo
Address:
1 South Daroga Park Road,
Orondo, WA

Located 18 miles north of East Wenatchee, Wash., on the east side of the Columbia River in Douglas County.
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.

    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.

    Marine Park: No
    Popular Destination

    Park Hours

    Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
    Winter: Closed Oct. 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.

    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.


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    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.
    MammalsBirdsFish & Sea LifePlantlife
    Bobcats
    Coyotes
    Deer/Elk
    Moose
    Muskrats
    Otters
    Rabbits
    Chukar
    Crows/Ravens
    Dove/Pigeon
    Ducks
    Eagles
    Geese
    Gulls
    Hawks
    Herons
    Humming Birds
    Jays
    Osprey
    Owls
    Pheasant
    Quail
    Woodpeckers
    Clams
    Mussels
    Bass
    Bluegill
    Bullhead
    Catfish
    Crappie
    Perch
    Salmon
    Steelhead
    Trout
    Douglas Fir
    Ponderosa Pine
    Spruce
    Apple Trees
    Ash Trees
    Birch Trees
    Maple Trees
    Oak Trees
    Poplars
    Lupines
    Paintbrush
    GeneralTrailsFreshwater ActivitiesSaltwater Activities
    Swimming
    Bird Watching
    Wildlife Viewing
    1 Soccer Field
    1 Baseball Field
    1 Softball Field
    2 Basketball Courts
    18 Golf
    Fishing
    Personal Watercraft
    WaterSkiing
    2 Boat Ramps
    3 ft. of Dock
    Marine Pumpout

    Picnic Notes

    The park provides one kitchen shelter with water and electricity, plus 30 unsheltered picnic tables. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

    Group Camping

    Two group camps are reservable. Each accommodates up to 150 people. Fees vary with size of the group. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

    Boating/Water Notes

    There are two boat ramps and three docks.

    A daily watercraft launching permit for $7 and a trailer dumping permit for $5 is available at the park.
    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
    Auto Repair
    Airport
    Camping Area
    Diesel
    Fishing and Hunting Supplies
    Gasolene
    Golfing
    Groceries
    Hardware
    Hospital
    Marine Supply
    Overnight Accomodations
    Pay Phones
    US Mail
    Propane
    White Gas
    Wood
    Firewood and ice are sold in the park. Most other services are available within 20 miles of the park.