Curlew Lake State Park is a public recreation area located on the eastern shore of Curlew Lake northeast of

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. The

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's include facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and swimming.

History

The Washington Department of Game first developed the site for public fishing in 1948. In 1958, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission agreed to use the land for “state park and recreational area development.” The

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appropriated $25,000 for development of the park in 1959.

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Curlew Lake State Park
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Curlew Lake State Park Map
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission {{authority control State parks of Washington (state) Parks in Ferry County, Washington Protected areas established in 1958 1958 establishments in Washington (state)