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Compass American Guides: Washington, 4th Edition

Ginkgo and Wanapum State Parks

Ginkgo and Wanapum State Parks Review

Separated by I-90, 28 miles east of Ellensburg on the Columbia River, are two state parks. Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park preserves a fossil forest of ginkgos and other trees. A 3-mile-long trail leads from the interpretive center. Wanapum State Park, 3 miles south, has camping and river access for boaters.

Contact Information

Address: I-90 east to Exit 136, Vantage, WA, 98950
Phone: 509/856-2700
Cost: Free; parking $10, camping $23
Hours: Apr.--Sept., daily 6:30--dusk; Nov.--Mar., weekends and holidays 8 am--dusk
Website: www.parks.wa.gov
Location: Ellensburg

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