Basics
- Location:
- Located three miles northeast of Bridgeport, WA
- Type:
- State Parks
Description
Bridgeport State Park is a 748-acre camping park with 7,500 feet of freshwater shoreline on Rufus Woods Lake. Set directly behind Chief Joseph Dam, this lake is actually a segment of the Columbia River. The park provides 18 acres of lawn and some shade in the midst of a desert terrain. Haystacks, unusual volcanic formations resembling their name, are the park's most striking feature.A vehicle parking permit is no longer required for day visits.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.Winter: Closed Nov. 1, reopens March 18.
Season:
Amenities
Amenities:
Picnic Area(s)
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Located three miles northeast of Bridgeport, Wash., in the north central area of the state.From Bridgeport:Drive north on Highway 17 for .5 mile. After crossing the Columbia River, turn right at the park sign. Continue approximately two miles to park entrance.
From Wenatchee:Drive north on Highway 97, then proceed south on Highway 17 for eight miles. Turn at the park sign and continue approximately two miles to park entrance.
