News Release
| Release Number: | 08-128 |
| Dated: | 8/21/2008 |
| Contact: | Scott Clemans, 503-808-4510 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will convert Spearfish Park near Dallesport, Wash., and The Dalles, Ore., to a day-use recreation site beginning Sept. 2.
The park offers a wide range of activities on Spearfish Lake, including trout fishing, boating and swimming. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake annually with trout.
The park also features hiking trails around the lake to enjoy the native wildlife and plants in the area. Pet walking is allowed and a popular activity; the Corps reminds visitors to always keep their pets on a leash. Hunting is not allowed.
“We’ve historically allowed camping at Spearfish Park, but the nature and design of the park and its facilities is better suited to day-use recreation,” said supervisory park ranger Brett Call. “By excluding camping, we hope to increase the quality of our visitors’ experiences.”
The Corps intends to open the park to camping for a two-week period each year in late April during the opening of trout fishing season. The Corps will announce the exact dates for this camping opportunity prior to each season opener.
The Corps of Engineers encourages the public to enjoy Spearfish Park. For more information about recreation opportunities near The Dalles Dam, visit our Web site at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/d/parksnrec.asp or call the park ranger office at (541) 506-7819.