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Steamboat Rock State Park, Electric City, WA

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Sports & Outdoors

Steamboat Rock State Park

A large state park on the north shore of Banks Lake, known for a tall basalt butte, water recreation, and camping.

51052 Highway 155, Electric City, WA 99123 · Electric City, WA

About Steamboat Rock State Park

This Washington state park sits in the Grand Coulee near the upper end of Banks Lake. Its namesake is a basalt butte rising roughly 800 feet above the water, with a flat top of more than 600 acres that visitors can reach on foot. Trails also lead through Northrup Canyon, where an old homestead site remains. Boaters and paddlers use several launches around the lake, and the park offers lawns, sandy beaches, and wildlife viewing. Camping ranges from primitive sites to full hookups and cabins, and horse riders have their own equestrian campground. Grand Coulee Dam, a short drive away, offers tours and an evening light show.

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