Lyons Ferry State Park is a shady oasis at the confluence of the Palouse and Snake rivers, where boating, fishing, and swimming invite visitors to relax and enjoy the water. Whether you decide to join or sit at one of the picnic tables on the lawn, you will enjoy every second at this peaceful day-use park. Lyons Ferry also has plenty of history to share. The Palouse Indian Tribe, known for their horsemanship and spotted Appaloosa horses, camped at the confluence of the two rivers seasonally for thousands of years. Lewis and Clark stopped here in 1805 on their journey to the Pacific Ocean. The park gets its name from the late 19th century ferry boat that ran across the Snake River, which was later replaced by the Lyons Ferry Bridge in the 1960s. History isn’t the only thing that draws people to Lyons Ferry—it’s also known for its views of the Palouse hills carved by ancient Ice Age floods. If you’re craving more adventure, Washington’s state waterfall at Palouse Falls State Park is only a 12-minute drive to the north, and camping at Lewis and Clark Trail State Park is a 45-minute drive to the south.
LYONS FERRY 620 Marmes Rd, Washtucna, WA 99371
