Spring Creek Hatchery State Park is a public recreation area lying within the
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
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on
Route 14 in
Skamania County
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,
Washington
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.
[ The state park occupies directly across the Columbia River from ]Hood River, Oregon
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. It offers excellent windsurfing
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and kiteboarding
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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".]
References
External links
Spring Creek Hatchery State Park
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Spring Creek Hatchery State Park Brochure
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Spring Creek Hatchery State Park Map
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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State parks of Washington (state)
Parks in Skamania County, Washington