HAWK CREEK FALLS STATE PARK
HAWK CREEK FALLS STATE PARK
EVENT TYPE: Day hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and photography
DISTANCE: 3.6 miles with many variations
ELEVATION: 300 + verts
DIFFICULTY: mostly easy with some moderate routes
MAPS: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
GPS: 47°81’09” N 118°31’04” W
MANAGING AGENCY: W.S.P& R 509.754.7800
DISTANCE: 3.6 miles with many variations
ELEVATION: 300 + verts
DIFFICULTY: mostly easy with some moderate routes
MAPS: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
GPS: 47°81’09” N 118°31’04” W
MANAGING AGENCY: W.S.P& R 509.754.7800
DESCRIPTION:
As you enter the area, the campsite sits below the road in. A short distance up stream is beautiful Hawk Creek Falls, dropping about 40' in a chasm beneath the road.
From the parking area, the trail heads west along the north side Hawk Bay. There are several beaches to swim at. Further away from the parking area, the trail eventually reaches the Columbia River.
As you see Moonshine Canyon Bay across Hawk Bay, you will have to climb up and over the hills to get to a spot with unobstructed views of the Columbia River.
Paddling this bay, and out into the Columbia River offers great views and a nice paddling experience.
Back on land, out near the river is a ridge line coming down from above. On a step above the bay, there is a small sand dune to explore. It's also a great place for lunch.
Most of the bay is lined in basalt columns, that give it an eerie feeling.
Be aware that the land around Hawk Bay is private, and may require kayaking to beaches out on Lake Roosevelt.
There is another attraction worth exploring north of the bay. There are dozens of caves etched out of the basalt cliffs. From the parking area, look North up hill at one of the larger caves in the area.
From the parking area, the trail heads west along the north side Hawk Bay. There are several beaches to swim at. Further away from the parking area, the trail eventually reaches the Columbia River.
As you see Moonshine Canyon Bay across Hawk Bay, you will have to climb up and over the hills to get to a spot with unobstructed views of the Columbia River.
Paddling this bay, and out into the Columbia River offers great views and a nice paddling experience.
Back on land, out near the river is a ridge line coming down from above. On a step above the bay, there is a small sand dune to explore. It's also a great place for lunch.
Most of the bay is lined in basalt columns, that give it an eerie feeling.
Be aware that the land around Hawk Bay is private, and may require kayaking to beaches out on Lake Roosevelt.
There is another attraction worth exploring north of the bay. There are dozens of caves etched out of the basalt cliffs. From the parking area, look North up hill at one of the larger caves in the area.
OPTION #1:
By hiking the north shore, you can reach the beaches of the Mighty Columbia River.
DIRECTIONS:
Drive west on Highway 2 to Davenport, and turn right on Hwy 25 towards Miles. Once in Miles, drive south past Seven Bays for about 8 miles and turn right (west) into Hawk Creek State Park.
Or
Drive Hwy 2 past Davenport to a junction with Miles-Creston Road N. a short distance before Creston, and turn right (east) for about 3 miles and bear right staying on Miles-Creston Road N. all the way to Hawk Creek. Turn left (west) into the state park.
Or
Drive Hwy 2 past Davenport to a junction with Miles-Creston Road N. a short distance before Creston, and turn right (east) for about 3 miles and bear right staying on Miles-Creston Road N. all the way to Hawk Creek. Turn left (west) into the state park.
HAZARDS:
Hawk Creek Falls State Park is surrounded by private land, with few signs. When the waters are low, Hawk Bay can become muddy. Watch for rattlesnakes.
Discover Pass s required.
Discover Pass s required.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Columbia River and the Lake Roosevelt Reservoir, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, the Colville Indian Reservation, the Grand Coulee Dam, Steamboat Rock, and Northrup Canyon.
R & P:
Lenny’s in Cheney
PLAN YOUR TRIP:
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PHOTO GALLERY
HAWK CREEK FALLS
THE PARK’S CAMPSITES AND BOAT LAUNCH. HAWK FALLS👆
THE BEACH WALK OUT TO THE COLUMBIA RIVER
SOME OF THE STEPPE ABOVE THE BEACH TRAIL
A PANO OF ABOUT 15 MILES OF RIVER VIEW
THE OUTER REACH OF HAWK CREEK BAY
BELOW THE HIGHEST ROCK POINT IS A SMALL SAND DUNES, GO THERE
ON THE HIKE ARE MANY CAVES TO VISIT
CHRIS HIKING BACK TOWARDS THE TRAILHEAD
