Spring Creek Hatchery State Park Explained

Spring Creek Hatchery State Park
Map:USA Washington#USA
Map Size:280px
Relief:1
Location:Skamania, Washington, United States
Coordinates:45.7283°N -121.5425°W
Area Acre:10
Established:Unspecified
Operator:Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website:Spring Creek Hatchery State Park

Spring Creek Hatchery State Park is a public recreation area lying within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area on Route 14 in Skamania County, Washington. The state park occupies 10acres directly across the Columbia River from Hood River, Oregon. It offers excellent windsurfing and kiteboarding opportunities, as well as picknicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The park lies next to the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery, which offers interpretive programs and self-guided tours.

The 5-acre windsurfing area is sometimes known as "The Hatchery" or "The Hatch".[1] [2] The rough water is considered expert-level.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Guides, Rough . Rough Guide Ultimate Adventures . September 1, 2008 . Rough Guides UK . 9781848360402 . en.
  2. Book: Management Plan for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area . 1992 . Forest Service . en.
  3. Book: Washington State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide . Mueller . Marge . Mueller . Ted . 2004 . The Mountaineers Books . 9780898868937 . en.