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Potholes State Park, Othello, WA

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Sports & Outdoors

Potholes State Park

Desert-edged state park on the southern shore of Potholes Reservoir in central Washington, known for camping and water recreation.

6762 Highway 262 East, Othello, WA 99344 · Othello, WA

About Potholes State Park

Potholes State Park sits beside a reservoir in arid central Washington. Visitors come for campsites and cabins, boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming, as well as hiking and bird watching. Waterfowl, raptors and sandhill cranes are common across the seasons. The park was created after the O'Sullivan Dam was finished in 1949, and it offers roughly 6,000 feet of shoreline. Water levels on the reservoir can change sharply between spring and fall, and some rules apply, such as camping being barred next to the water and metal detecting being prohibited.

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