Potholes Overnight Camping!!!

Описание: The Potholes are the defining geologic feature near this eastern Washington park. A series of Ice Age flood-carved depressions in the earth, combined with the dynamics of the O’Sullivan Dam, created hundreds of tiny islands surrounded by “pothole” lakes.

These little lakes make up half the O’Sullivan Reservoir, and Potholes State Park lies on the other side, where visitors find the lakes deeper and welcoming to boaters and fishers.

The year-round fishing at Potholes is superb, with abundant yellow perch, crappie, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and walleye. But if you would rather be in the water on a hot, eastern Washington day, water sports abound. Think waterskiing, kayaking and paddleboarding.

More into birding than fishing? Fill your field journal on a visit to the Potholes lakes and islands. Sandhill cranes and waterfowl come through in late February; raptors in April; sage thrasher, lark sparrow and burrowing and long-eared owls arrive in May, along with shorebirds. When water levels drop in August, the mud flats beckon sandpipers, stilts, plovers and curlews.

If you have a sleeping bag, eastern Washington is the place to sleep under the stars, or you can rent a cute cabin in the primitive campground. Either way, you’ll have fun and learn about natural history and geology at this fascinating park.

PARK FEATURES
Potholes State Park is a 773-acre camping park with 6,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on O'Sullivan Reservoir. This body of water is often confused with the Pothole Lakes themselves, which are a 30- to 45-minute drive from the park. The terrain is desert with freshwater marshes.

Automated pay stations: This park is equipped with automated pay stations for visitors to purchase a one-day or annual Discover Pass and boat launch permit.

PARK WI-FI SERVICE

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Free, high-speed Wi-Fi access is available in limited coverage areas at Potholes. For more information on coverage areas and hours of service at Alta Lake and our growing list of parks with Wi-Fi service, visit our parks Wi-Fi page.

Activities
Boating
Camping
History
Maps
ADA AMENITIES/FACILITIES
Campgrounds
Restroom
Showers




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PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES
The park provides three picnic shelters with four tables each, plus 73 unsheltered picnic tables in a lawned, well-shaded area. All day-use facilities are first come, first served. Restrooms are available in the day-use area, located on the banks of the reservoir.

ACTIVITIES
TRAILS
3 miles of hiking trails
WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
60 feet of dock
Boating
Fishing (freshwater)
Fish cleaning station
Personal watercraft use
Watercraft launches (4)
Waterskiing
White-water kayaking
OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Bird watching
Horseshoe pit
Volleyball fields (2)
Wildlife viewing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Volleyball players must bring their own equipment.
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Printable park brochure (PDF).