Mauve-colored hills rise from the Columbia River, and poplars line glassy Lake Entiat below. If not for the scent of sage floating through the air, Daroga State Park could be in Southern Europe.
Located off Hwy 97 between Winthrop and Wenatchee, Daroga offers a green oasis amid the dry rolling hills of this central Washington landscape. At the park entrance, take in dramatic views, then drop into the park and find a welcome mat of green lawns rolling down to a small beach.
Life at Daroga centers around a lagoon that is perfect for beginning swimmers and paddlers. The section of river beyond makes the park a destination for boaters and water sports fans.
Stretch out on the manicured lawn, and let the kids play tag. Wade with them into the shallow waters. Walk up the hills of the park to enjoy panoramic vistas, and breathe in the scent of sage and desert flowers. Or simply sit by your tent or RV and watch the hills turn sienna in the setting sun.
PARK FEATURES
Daroga State Park is a 127-acre camping park with 1.5 miles of Columbia River shoreline on the elevated edge of the desert scablands. For those whose desert vacation would not be complete without golf, the nationally recognized Desert Canyon Golf Course is just 2 miles away.
ADA AMENITIES/FACILITIES
Campground
Hiking trail
Restroom
PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES
The park provides one kitchen shelter with water and electricity, plus 30 unsheltered picnic tables.
ACTIVITIES
TRAILS
2 miles of bike trails
2 miles of hiking trails
WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Boating
150 feet of dock
Fishing (freshwater)
Personal watercraft use
Swimming
Watercraft launches (2)
Waterskiing
OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Barbecue grills
Baseball field
Basketball courts (2)
Bird watching
Golf
Playground
Soccer field
Softball field
Tennis courts (2)
Wildlife viewing
BOATING FEATURES
Located in Douglas County on the Columbia River, Daroga Park offers two boat ramps and three docks.
Launching a boat at a state park requires one of the following:
An annual launch permit (Natural Investment Permit); or
An annual Discover Pass and a daily launch permit; or
A one-day Discover Pass and a daily launch permit.
CAMPSITE INFORMATION
The park has 17 tent spaces, 28 utility spaces, one RV dump station, four restrooms (three ADA) and 12 showers (six ADA). Tent sites are in a walk-in / boat-in only area, not vehicle accessible. All utility sites have water and electric and can accommodate almost any rig.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time is 1 p.m.