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    Wells Dam Reservoir Recreation - nice view of the Columbia River

    Wells Dam Reservoir Recreation

    4.7(3 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I don't know about you, but I'm a fan of dam overlooks. They're a nice way to safely view a marvel…read moreof civil and structural engineering, but from a safe distance. And this dam overlook is no exception. With sweeping views up and down the Columbia River, a trail, interpretive signage, a display of ancient hieroglyphs and even a ginormous dam turbine there is literally something for every dam visitor. With plenty of dam parking, a large dam restroom facility and several lovely places for a dam picnic the Wells overlook is more than just an interesting dam stop - it doubles as a rest area and a place to stretch the ol' legs while driving through the Okanagan.

    Wells Dam is an impressive presence in Douglas County in Washington and tourists as well as locals…read moreuse the Wells Reservoir for fishing, hiking, boating and camping. This review is for the recreation area just off SR 20 as I desperately needed a place to use the bathroom after a very long drive. The Wells Dam serves a source of hydroelectric energy and can pass a flood of over 8,800,000 gallons of water per second! It is also an important project that ensures the safe passage of migrating Salmon and Steelhead through the dams and has a fish ladder that allows them to get to the other side. It also allows scientists to catch some for studying (and maybe eating as well). The Wells Dam project also dedicates its time to hatching/breeding a variety of fish such as land-locked Chinook, White Sturgeon, Trout and Kokanee. It was deserted when we got there on a weekday around noon and there was a nice parking lot, a clean bathroom (hooray!), donated doggie bags for scooping your dog's poop, an impressive view of the dam and the surroundings and lots of signage. A lot of money and thought went into this rest stop for tourists and/or locals frequenting the area. It would be a nice place for a picnic under their pavilions for a quick lunch, a bathroom break in clean non-porta potty toilet, a photo op and a bit of history to help fill your afternoon with memories.

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    Wells Dam Reservoir Recreation - Wells Dam - one of the original 150 ton runners on display

    Wells Dam - one of the original 150 ton runners on display

    Wells Dam Reservoir Recreation - Well Dam provides safe fish passage and fish breeding/hatchery program

    Well Dam provides safe fish passage and fish breeding/hatchery program

    Wells Dam Reservoir Recreation - Nice clean bathrooms

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    Nice clean bathrooms

    Wenatchee River County Park - Campground office

    Wenatchee River County Park

    2.7(12 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    We've stayed here a few times and really like the campground. Level asphalt pads, lots of green…read moregrass, shade trees, and good space between you and your neighbor. Good access to both Leavenworth and Wenatchee. They recently raised the fees (but who hasn't?) It is close to Hwy 2 and the train for those who are noise intolerant but it doesn't bother us. It is so much better than a full sun, dusty, packed-in, standard RV camp site. We have a 40 ft DP needing 50 amp - No problems getting in and out.

    I camp in my RV in private and public parks all over the PNW approximately 60 days per year. This…read morepark is a clean park and rates are OK. HOWEVER, I've never seen rules so ridiculous and overbearing. No tobacco use anywhere in the park, including the day use area. You have to leave the property and stand on the street like some kind of outcast vagrant if you want to enjoy a cigar after hunting all day. There are cameras everywhere and you are being monitored for any possibility of violating one of their many overbearing rules. There is a $100 dollar fine if you use tobacco in the park. The sprinkler system turns on at 4:00am and will soak anything you have in the grass. My chairs were soaked. My trailer was also getting hit at 4:00 am even though we were completely on the pad. You cannot put anything on the grass - not even a rug for wiping your feet after hunting all day. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PARK if you enjoy sleep, tobacco, or privacy!

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    Wenatchee River County Park - Rocky beach, but beautiful grass area behind the beach

    Rocky beach, but beautiful grass area behind the beach

    Wenatchee River County Park - Hubby and I had the whole park to ourselves on a Friday afternoon!  The mug was left to frolic freely on the beach and lawn.

    Hubby and I had the whole park to ourselves on a Friday afternoon! The mug was left to frolic freely on the beach and lawn.

    Wenatchee River County Park - Very nice statue stands in front of the bathhouse near the "D" loop.

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    Very nice statue stands in front of the bathhouse near the "D" loop.

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