HEYBURN S.P./LAKE CHATCOLET LAUNCH
HEYBURN S.P./LAKE CHATCOLET LAUNCH
PADDLE DISTANCE: varies
ELEVATION: 2128’
LENGTH AND ACREAGE: varies
MAPS: IPNF, Chatcolet topo
LAUNCH GPS: 47°22’27” N 116°45’40” W
BENEWAH COUNTY SHERIFF: 208.245.2555
ELEVATION: 2128’
LENGTH AND ACREAGE: varies
MAPS: IPNF, Chatcolet topo
LAUNCH GPS: 47°22’27” N 116°45’40” W
BENEWAH COUNTY SHERIFF: 208.245.2555
DESCRIPTION:
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This launch is located up the west side of Lake Chatcolet at the day use area.
Heyburn S.P. is the oldest State Park in the Pacific Northwest. It was established in 1908, and has 5744 acres. There are three lakes, Benewah, Chatcolet, and Hidden Lakes. When the dam at Post Falls was built in 1906, it raised the water level connecting the three lakes.
The most important aspect of the area, is where St Maries River enters Lake Chatcolet. It is the highest navigable River in the world.
The Park is open year round, and offers great hiking at the Indian Cliffs area.
Up by the day use area, is some old log buildings that are now places to hold reunions, picnics, and there is a playground for the kids.
This launch is located up the west side of Lake Chatcolet at the day use area.
Heyburn S.P. is the oldest State Park in the Pacific Northwest. It was established in 1908, and has 5744 acres. There are three lakes, Benewah, Chatcolet, and Hidden Lakes. When the dam at Post Falls was built in 1906, it raised the water level connecting the three lakes.
The most important aspect of the area, is where St Maries River enters Lake Chatcolet. It is the highest navigable River in the world.
The Park is open year round, and offers great hiking at the Indian Cliffs area.
Up by the day use area, is some old log buildings that are now places to hold reunions, picnics, and there is a playground for the kids.
ATTRACTIONS
Indian Cliffs hiking area, Lake Chatcolet, St. Maries River, the Trail of the CDA’s, and the bicycling bridge over Lake Chatcolet.
DIRECTIONS:
From CDA, drive south on 95 to Plummer, turn left (East) onto Hwy 5 to the park.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Indian Cliffs hiking area, Lake Chatcolet, St. Maries River, the Trail of the CDA’s, and the bicycling bridge over Lake Chatcolet.
R & P:
Trails End Brewery, Chatcolet topo