Okanogan Highlands: Aeneas Valley - Wauconda - Bonaparte There are many small communities in the favorite fishing spots for many. Lyman Lake Campground charges no Okanogan Highlands that are enjoyed for their recreational opportunities as well as fee for camping. Four single camps provide campers with fishing opportunities. Crawfish their history and culture. The Aeneas Valley was a favorite winter Lake has 15 single and four multiple no-fee ground for Indians because of its mild climate camp sites at an elevation of 4,500 feet. Recand in 1863 Chief Aeneas settled there per- reational opportunities include fishing, manently with his wife and family. The first swimming, boatsettlers came in the spring of 1897. ing and picnickFishing and camping number ing at the picnic among the many recd . . pene . o facility. reation possibilities o w h o rs, w ou kn rothe y B The comaround the Aeneas e d g i D Hed y the m munity of b Valley area. There are a d li il le t et ter W 6 ine ally s Wauconda, several small lakes lown af 8 Origin uconda M misto gan in 18 o o a L d o e n 24 miles cated along Aeneas Valll a a the W lly c e Ok parte e a s t o f rigina ame to th a o n ley Road. These include s o a B is w oc nd Loom oomis wh ver, a Tonasket, Round, Long and El lakes. , Bea h t e llen L B A t is cenCrawfish and Lyman lakes ing a h is f earby n t e r e d are not far away either. e Fin s. ble a along El Lake, 16 miles southil a v Lake sa ctivitie Higheast of Tonasket, has seleca d n rou Year way 20 tive gear rules and a one trout like an oasis, inlimit. A boat launch and toilets viting and colorful after the are available. Open season is vast miles of ranches and rolling hills that from the last Saturday in April surround it. There is a tiny U.S. Post Office, through Oct. 31. Round and Long lakes are just down the road and are also grocery store and café that hearkens back to
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a simpler time. It’s a place where neighbors meet and travelers can catch their breath before heading on to their destination. The big event for Wauconda is the Flag Day Celebration at the Wauconda Community Hall. The celebration takes place on the Sunday closest to June 14 and dates back more than 100 years. Wauconda celebrated a century of Flag Days in 1998, making it the oldest continually held event in Okanogan County. Rock collecting enthusiasts are encouraged to visit abandoned Sheridan Mines near old Toroda that have crystallized glass-like ingots and copper/gold/iron containing rock. The area is also well known for its diversity of outdoor sports – fishing, hunting in season and snowmobiling near Lake Bonaparte. Nearby is mountain hiking, cross-country and snow skiing activities. It’s only a short drive to Lost, Beaver and Beth lakes, which offer some of the areas best fishing and camping opportunities. This same area offers some of the most varied hunting you will find anywhere. You can also enjoy boating, swimming, hiking, snowmobiling and other winter sports.
Wauconda Cafe 4UPSF
2360 Hwy 20, Wauconda, WA 509-486-4044
EST 1898
Open 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year! We offer Homemade cooking, everything is made to order. We offer a full service menu, fuel, groceries, ice, beer & wine, tobacco products. — Wifi is available for a very small fee — Camping available at Wauconda RV & Campgrounds, located just around the corner. Diamond Belle Ranch, located just 4 miles away. Stay at either location and receive 10% off your bill. Camp or Lodge more then 3 days and receive 20% off your bill.
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RV Hookups - Country Store
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The McLaughlins 474 Cape LaBelle Road, Tonasket www.canaanguestranch.com
1-866-295-4217 or 509-486-1191 14
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