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Wenatchee Confluence State Park
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Park Overview
 Wenatchee
Confluence State Park is a 197-acre year-round camping park at the confluence of
the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers. Situated at the edge of town, the park has
two personalities. The North Confluence is urban and recreational, while the
South Confluence is a wetland natural area. Muskrat and beaver may be seen in
the rivers here. The park has shaded, grassy areas, sports fields, a roped-off
river swimming beach, a boat launch and walking access to the Horan Natural
Area.
A vehicle parking permit is no longer required for day visits.
Park Hours Summer: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Driving Directions Located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and
Columbia Rivers at the north end of Wenatchee, Wash.
From U.S. Hwy. 2:
The park is about 1.3 miles off the highway. Take U.S. Hwy. 2 east, and look for
park signs as you enter Wenatchee. Take Easy St. exit, and head south. Turn left
at first traffic light on Penny Rd., then turn right onto Chester Kimm St.
Continue to T-intersection, and turn left onto Old Station Rd. Continue past
railroad tracks. Park is on the right.
From Interstate 90:
Drive north on SR 28 through East Wenatchee. At stoplight at intersection of SR
28 and U.S. Hwy. 2, turn left. Move to right lane and cross Columbia River. Exit
to the right immediately after crossing river and come to stop sign. Turn left
and travel about 1/4 mile and turn left onto Old Station Rd. and follow roadway
to the park.
Picnic Facilities The park provides one kitchen shelter with electricity, 12
tables and a barbeque. To make a reservation, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888)
226-7688. There are 70 other picnic tables and numerous braziers available
first-come, first-served.
Activities
| Trails |
Water Activities |
Other |
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- Boating (freshwater)
- Boating (freshwater, non-motorized)
- 1 boat ramp (freshwater)
- Fishing (freshwater)
- Swimming (freshwater)
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- 2 Basketball Courts
- 2 Horseshoe pits
- 1 Softball Field
- 1 Soccer Field
- 1 Volleyball Field
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A tennis court is available. Fishing is allowed during open season. Footpaths
and a pedestrian bridge over the Wenatchee River lead to the Horan Natural Area.
Bicycles are permitted on footpaths but prohibited in the natural area.
Boating FeaturesA two-lane boat ramp, boarding float and boat-trailer parking
are available near the day-use area.
A daily permit is available for watercraft launching 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.
Featured Creatures
| Mammals |
Birds |
Fish & Sea Life |
- Coyotes
- Deer or Elk
- Foxes
- Marmots
- Muskrats
- Otters
- Raccoons
- Skunks
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- Ducks
- Eagles
- Geese
- Hawks
- Herons
- Ospreys
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Environmental Features
| Physical Features |
Plant Life |
Special |
The grassy park is shaded by
deciduous trees and fronted by two rivers. The climate is dry,
and summer temperatures are in the 80's and 90's.
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- Cedar
- Ponderosa Pine
- Ash
- Birch
- Maple
- Oak
- Poplar
- Daisy
- Lupines
- Rose
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History In 1990, State Parks classified these park lands so that the north site
would be a recreation area and the south site a natural area. The south site was
designated the "Horan Natural Area," 97 acres of natural environment and
wetlands. |
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