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About this site

In the dry sage-steppe uplands of Eastern Washington, Douglas Creek forms a unique riparian oasis. In the basalt canyon, songbirds and raptors perch in cottonwoods, and the road paralleling the creek passes beaver ponds and cascading pools. The scenic Douglas Creek canyon is known for its hunting, fishing, hiking, and

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Douglas Creek

PASSLANDS ✦ VERIFIED PASS ACCEPTED CONFIRMED

Free — you won’t need your pass here.

This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Where it is
47.4992, -119.9124
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Camp at Douglas Creek This site has campsites you can reserve online. Check availability and book directly on Recreation.gov.
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Douglas Creek — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

No Is there a fee at Douglas Creek?

No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Yes Can you fish at Douglas Creek?

Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.

Yes Can you camp at Douglas Creek?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include 6 Road Southwest, Slack Canyon Road. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?

Yes — Douglas Creek is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Quincy Wildlife Recreation Area Sswonk / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Quincy Wildlife Recreation Area

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BoatingCampingFishing
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Banks Lake No machine-readable author provided. Williamborg assumed (ba / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Banks Lake

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BoatingCampingInterpretive Programs
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Bureau of Reclamation

Billy Clapp Lake

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Rufus Woods Lake

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Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

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