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Washington State Parks

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Washington
North Cascades Region
Lake Osoyoos State Park
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LAKE OSOYOOS STATE PARK
LAKE OSOYOOS STATE PARK
Osoyoos Lake State Veteran's Memorial Park is a 47-acre camping park on a 14-mile-long lake that stretches several miles north into British Columbia. Located in the midst of a hot and arid environment, the park provides welcome respite with its sandy shores, green lawns and shade trees. A war veteran's memorial is in the park.
Nature of the Area
14-mile-long Osoyoos Lake is formed by the Okanogan River widening south of the Canadian Rockies. The park has expansive lawns leading down to the sandy shore of the lake. Shade is provided by willow trees.

The area is hot and dry in the summer, with usual temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees. The area's average annual rainfall is13 inches, with 10 inches of cool-weather snowfall.
History of the Area
The park's full name is Osoyoos Lake State Veteran's Memorial Park because some of the land was given to the state by the American Legion. In 1998, veterans groups donated a plaque and memorial that dedicate the park to all veterans who served their country in war and peace. The lake originally was called "Soyoos," meaning "The Narrows," by Native Americans. The area was historically used by Native Americans as a campsite and for horse races. In the mid-19th century, the same area was used by miners and cattle drivers following the Caribou Trail north to the Fraser River gold fields in Canada.
Passes
A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to Washington state parks for day use. For more information about the Discover Pass and exemptions, please visit the Discover Pass web page.
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Boating
Watercraft launch reopens March 15.

The park has two boat ramps and 40 feet of dock. Motorized and non-motorized boating are allowed, along with other water sports.

A daily permit is available for watercraft launching, vehicle parking 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.


Location
Lake Osoyoos State Park is

Area Attractions
Visitors with fishing licenses may fish for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, kokanee and numerous other fish species. The park has a bathhouse near the lake for swimmers. A 9-hole golf course, a basketball court and baseball, softball and soccer fields are located nearby. Ice fishing and ice skating are available in the winter.

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Area Campgrounds
Oro Beach RV Resort
17 Oro Beach Drive
Oroville, WA
509-476-2669

Directions
Located 1/4 mile north of Oroville, Wash., near the Canadian border.

From Canada : Travel south on Hwy. 97. The park is on the left across from Prince's Department Store, just north of Oroville.

From the south : travel north on Hwy. 97. Pass through Oroville, and look for the park on the right, across from Prince's Department Store.

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Washington State Parks

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