Fields Spring State Park
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Fields Spring State Park is a 792 acres (3.2 km²) state park
4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Anatone, Washington
(or 30 miles (48.3 km) south of Clarkston
), on State Route 129
. Hiking up nearby Puffer Butte affords views of Idaho
, Oregon
, and Washington including the Wallowa Mountains
and the Grand Ronde
and Snake River
basins.
The park offers two Environmental Learning Centers. These group-rentable facilities include cabins, lodge, kitchen, restrooms, and showers for up to 100.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Anatone, Washington
Anatone, Washington
Anatone is an unincorporated community in Asotin County, Washington. Because it is not tracked by the U.S. Census, a Census population estimate is not available. However the citizens of Anatone perform a population census themselves and update the sign every summer...
(or 30 miles (48.3 km) south of Clarkston
Clarkston, Washington
Clarkston is a city in Asotin County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington. It is part of the Lewiston ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,229 in 2010....
), on State Route 129
Washington State Route 129
State Route 129 Spur runs from SR 129, north to US 12, within the City of Clarkston. The route goes from SR 129, and merges onto westbound US 12...
. Hiking up nearby Puffer Butte affords views of Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, and Washington including the Wallowa Mountains
Wallowa Mountains
The Wallowa Mountains are a mountain range located in the Columbia Plateau of northeastern Oregon in the United States. The range runs approximately 40 mi northwest to southeast in southwestern Wallowa County between the Blue Mountains to the west and the Snake River to the east. The range is...
and the Grand Ronde
Grande Ronde River
The Grande Ronde River is a tributary of the Snake River, long, in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington in the United States. It drains an area southeast of the Blue Mountains and northwest of the Wallowa Mountains, on the Columbia Plateau...
and Snake River
Snake River
The Snake is a major river of the greater Pacific Northwest in the United States. At long, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River, the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean...
basins.
Facilities
The park has 20 tent spaces (all suitable for RVs, as well), one dump station, two restrooms (one ADA-compliant), two showers, and a kitchen shelter. Campsites are first-come first-served. Also, two teepees are available with reservation.The park offers two Environmental Learning Centers. These group-rentable facilities include cabins, lodge, kitchen, restrooms, and showers for up to 100.