 | | Sun Lakes State Park is a 4,027-acre camping park with 73,640 feet of freshwater shoreline at the foot of Dry Falls. Dry Falls is one of the great geological wonders of North America. Carved by ice-age floods that long ago disappeared, the former waterfall is now a stark cliff, 400 feet high and 3.5 miles wide. The waterfall was ten times the size of Niagara Falls. Today it overlooks a desert oasis filled with lakes and abundant wildlife. Boats are rentable for exploring the park's nine lakes. A visitor center is located on the site of the falls. A 9-hole golf course, a miniature golf course and a laundromat are other park amenities. The Columbia River is in the vicinity. The park stands at the foot of one of the greatest geological wonders in North America -- a former waterfall that now stands as a dry cliff 400 feet high and 3.5 miles wide. When active, this waterfall was ten times larger than Niagara Falls. Carved by ice-age flood and known as "Dry Falls," this natural monument is the site of a staff visitor center. The surrounding area is full of beautiful natural formations. There are 90 unsheltered picnic tables, available first-come, first-served. The park provides two boat ramps and 20 feet of dock. Water-skiing activities are restricted during certain times of the year. Be sure to contact the park if you have questions about Grant County boating ordinances.A daily permit is available for watercraft launching. Small vehicle charges apply. Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available. Visitors are able to enjoy a variety of different activities at the park as well. Golf courses are well kept for the enjoyment of guests. Water Activities include boating, water skiing, and fishing. Wildlife viewing and bird watching prove to be very exciting in this are as well. Originally called "Dry Falls," Sun Lakes was renamed to better describe the area. Victor A. Myers, lieutenant governor at the time, suggested the change. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Sun Lakes State Park provides restrooms, boating facilities, camp areas, and picnic areas. Reservations: Reservations are accepted for Sun Lakes State Park. Best Time To Visit: Sun Lakes State Park Fees: Boating fees are charged. Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided. Rules: Check in time is 2:30 p.m.Check-out time is 1 p.m. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Directions: To reach Sun Lakes State Park from Ephrata start out going northeast on Alder St SW toward 2nd Ave. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto 2nd Ave for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto WA-28. Continue to follow WA-28 for 5.4 miles. Turn left onto WA-17 for 17.3 miles. Turn right onto Park Lake Rd. for 1.1 miles. Turn 0.2 miles. Turn left for 0.5 miles. End at Sun Lakes State Park. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission | | 7150 Cleanwater Lane | | P.O. Box 42650 | | Olympia, Washington 98504 |
| | | Phone | | General: (360) 902-8844 | | Reservations: (888) 226-7688 | |
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