As it makes its 1,000 mile journey for Yellowstone National
Park to the Columbia River, the Snake River travels through the
southeastern corner of the state of Washington and forms the
entire northern border of Garfield County The Snake is
a major tributary of the Columbia, and is one of the largest rivers
in the United States.
The completion of the Lower Snake River Project by the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers has resulted in hydroelectric dams being
constructed in our area and is responsible for a wide variety of
recreational opportunities. Lake Bryan (behind Little Goose
Dam) is 37 miles long and covers 10,025 acres. Lower Granite
Lake (Lower Granite Dam) is 39 miles long and 8,900 acres in
size. Fish viewing facilities and visitor centers are available
at each dam.
Visitors enjoy:
Boating
Camping
Water-skiing
Hunting
( wild duck, geese, and deer)
Fishing
(steelhead, bass, crappie, and rare sturgeon)
Picnicking
To visit the
different campsites that the Snake River offers click
on the link below.
SNAKE
RIVER CAMPSITES
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