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WILDLIFE AREAS
W1 SinlahekinWildlife Area
– 5 miles S of Loomis or 4.5 miles NE of
Conconully.This wildlife area is open to the public for wildlife viewing, fishing,
hunting, hiking and boating. Features: 14,000 acres managed for wildlife habitat
and wildlife-oriented recreation.The area has 5 lakes, all undeveloped; primitive
campsites, some with accessible toilets and cooking grills. Seasonal wildlife viewing
possible from car. In 1957, eighteen California Bighorn Sheep were transplanted to
the SinlahekinWildlife Area in an effort to reintroduce bighorn sheep toWashing-
ton.The effort, along with additional subsequent introductions, have been successful,
resulting in reestablishment of bighorn sheep populations to the Sinlahekin.
W2Tunk CreekWildlife Area
– 12 miles NE of Omak. This 1,080 acre area
is managed primarily to protect critical sharp-tailed grouse habitat.The area also
supports mule deer, ruffed grouse, quail, and gray partridge as well as many
non-game species. Deer hunting is very popular in the area.
W3 Scotch CreekWildlife Area
– 10 miles west of Omak and Okanogan on
Conconully HWY. The area encompasses a total of 9,067 acres in three separate
parcels referred to as the Scotch Creek, Mineral Hill, and Pogue Mountain Units.
The area was purchased primarily for the purpose of protecting critical sharp-tailed
grouse habitat.There have been four leks (grouse dancing grounds) documented in
theWildlife Area.
LAKES & CAMPGROUNDS
Aeneas Lake
– 3.5 miles S of Tonasket. Rainbow and brown trout. Fly-fishing only.
No motors.
Blue Lake
– SinlahekinWildlife Area. Rainbow and brown trout. Gravel parking
area. Boat launch. Primitive camp sites. Check fishing regulations.
Bonaparte Lake
– 26 miles E of Tonasket on Hwy. 20, 6 mi. N on FS 4953.
Rainbow, brook, lake trout and kokanee. Campground with fishing platform. Resort.
Chopaka Lake
– 2.1 miles N of Loomis, 1.4 milesW on Chopaka Lake Road, 5.1
miles N on steep one-lane road, E. 2 miles Trout. Campground with picnic shelters.
Conconully Lake
– ¼ mile E of Conconully. Rainbow trout and bass. Boat launch
with public restrooms. Resort.
Conconully Reservoir
– ¼ mile S of Conconully. Rainbow trout and kokanee.
Boat launch with public restrooms. State Park with camping and picnic areas.
Resorts.
Fish Lake
– SinlahekinWildlife Area. Rainbow trout. Boat launches. Primitive
campsites.Toilets.
Forde Lake
– SinlahekinWildlife Area.Wild brook trout. Boat launch. Gravel park-
ing lot. Primitive campsites.
Green Lakes
– 5 miles NW of Omak. Rainbow trout.Winter season:
Dec. 1 - March 31. Catch-and-release for other seasons. Check fishing regulations.
Leader Lake
– 8.4 milesW on Hwy. 20 from junction with Hwy. 97, 0.4 mile N on
Leader Lake Road.Trout and bass. Campsites and picnic area. Fishing platform.
Osoyoos Lake
– ¼ miles N of Oroville on Hwy. 97. Boat launches. City Park with
camping and picnic areas, swimming.
Palmer Lake
– 4.5 miles N of Loomis. Boat launch. Resorts.
Sidley Lake
– 5 miles E of Oroville on Chesaw Road, 2 miles N on Molson Road.
Rainbow trout.Year-round fishing.
Spectacle Lake
– 12 miles NW of Tonasket. Rainbow trout. Public access. Resorts.
Wannacut Lake
– 6 miles SW of Oroville. RainbowTrout. Public access. Resort.
Whitestone Lake
– 8.1 miles N of Tonasket on 4th St. and Hwy. 7.
Check fishing rules. Gravel and black-top parking.
HIKES
H1 SimilkameenTrail •
8 mi round trip from Oroville
VIC; an easy hike.A railtrail with opportunities for biking,
hiking, birding, wildlife, wildflowers, river views, salmon viewing,
photography, waterfall, and history. If you want an urban trail
this one has it all.A 375-foot bridge above the river provides
excellent viewing for salmon & steelhead runs.
H2 Whistler Canyon •
On HWY 97, 14 mi N of Tonasket,
3 mi S of Oroville. Several loop & spur trails offer short
day hikes to extended hikes, horseback riding and rock
climbing opportunities. This 12-mile trail is part of the Pacific
Northwest National Scenic Trail & connects to theWilcox
Mountain trailhead. Choose from a short hike of a couple
hours round trip on the Frog Pond Trail, a half day hike to
Black Diamond Lake, or a 24-mile roundtrip.
H3 McLaughlin CanyonTrail
• 4 mi S of Tonasket, take
McLaughlin Canyon Rd for three miles to trailhead on north
side of road.The trail heads down the South Canyon. Used
by the Hudson’s Bay Company in the early 1800’s, it became
known as the Caribou Trail during the Gold Rush in the
1850’s.Today it is an easy 3 mile round trip.
H4 IslandTrail •
This easy day hike offers a rare
opportunity to experience the deserts river habitat. Built and
maintained by Okanogan High School Students.
Osoyoos LakeVeteran’s Memorial Park
– Located ¼
mile north of Oroville,WA., 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 Depart-
ment Store. Beach access. Reservation Phone: (509) 476-3321.
Driving Map: Many Lakes Loop Map