Current News
None.
Work Parties
None scheduled.
Parking Pass Info
None. Washington State day-use fees were lifted in 2006.
Site Information
- Site Coordinator: Open
- Location: Washington, east of Biggs Bridge
- Property Owner/Managing Agency: Washington State Parks
- Website: WA State Parks
- Adjacent Site: Peach Beach
Adopt this site as part of the State Park Program for cleanup. Does any other work need to be done?
Other Information
WA Parks Permit Refund-March 2006. Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire signed a bill to repeal the Washington State Park fees effective April 9th, 2006. Permit holders were allowed refunds for annual passes purchased for the 2006 season.
Washington Parks will charge a day use fee-June 14, 2002. The WA State Park Commissioners decided to keep the parks open on a trial basis to be reviewed in September. Starting Monday, June 24th, there will be an "emergency" fee at all of Columbia River WA State Parks; Hatchery, Doug's, Maryhill, Horsethief, & Beacon Rock. $5 day-use fee; $40 seasonal fee. You will have to purchase these passes from Park Rangers. More details...
Washington State Parks schedules public information sessions on proposed vehicle parking fees at 6 state parks.-May 30, 2002.The Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission has scheduled three public information sessions around the state on a proposal to require a $5 vehicle parking permit at Potholes State Park & at five Columbia Gorge parks. If approved, the emergency fees would raise revenue to keep open three of 13 state parks - Potholes, Maryhill and Spring Creek - that are currently listed for lease cancellation and possible closure due to state budget cuts. More details...
Potential WA State Park closures: Hatchery, Maryhill, Crow Butte- February 27, 2002. We need your help to keep parks from closing! Due to proposed budget cuts in the State of Washington, Washington State Parks is exploring the idea of returning some leased parks back to their primary owners or closing them altogether. More details...