Activities

(Area information courtesy of www.ferrycounty.com)

 

Ferry County offers an abundance of outdoor activities for the year-round enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.  Alpine and cross country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing are actively pursued in winter.  In the summer, residents and visitors fish, golf, boat, hike, bike, or do just about any outdoor activity imaginable, both motorized or non-motorized.  They enjoy watching car races at the Eagle Track Raceway and searching for fossils at the Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Site, both located within a mile of Republic.  A major activity in the fall is the big game hunting season where white-tailed and muledeer, bear, and turkeys are abundant throughout the region.  During the spring,recreational activities include berry picking and bird watching. 

 

For detailed information, the Washington Frontier Guide (10MB) features up-to-date information on attractions,annual events, restaurants, lodging, travel tips, shopping guide, and more. Paper copies are available at the Republic Chamber of Commerce, the Republic Regional Visitors and Convention Bureau, or from a number of area businesses.

Ferry County Lakes

For a natural and quiet day of fishing or camping, the lake might be a great place to spend your day. For information on camping, supplies, boating, and fishing, contact The Republic Ranger District at 509-775-7400. For more information on fishing and hunting hot spots, try the Visitors Convention Bureau at 509-775-3387

Fishing Opportunities

Lake	Fish Species
Curlew Lake	Northern Pike Minnow, Rainbow Trout, Eastern Brook Trout, Large Mouth Bass, Tiger Musky
Davis Lake	Cutthroat Trout
Empire Lake	Eastern Brook Trout
Ferry Lake	Rainbow Trout
Fish Lake	Rainbow Trout
Lake Ellen	Rainbow Trout
Lake Roosevelt	Large Mouth Bass, Crappie, Kokanee Salmon, Northern Pike Minnow, Largescale Sucker, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, Lake Whitefish, Burbot
Long Lake	Cutthroat Trout
Renner Lake	Eastern Brook Trout
Swan Lake	Eastern Brook Trout
Trout Lake	Rainbow Trout
Ward Lake	Eastern Brook Trout

Fishing season begins the last weekend in April and lasts until Halloween (can vary somewhat by area).

Camping

Black Beach Resort

RV park and campground resort on Lake Curlew.

80 Black Beach Resort, Republic, Washington 99166

509-775-3989

blackbeachresort.com

Curlew Lake State Park

Located on the east shore of Lake Curlew.

62 State Park Rd., Republic, Washington 99166

509-775-3592

Curlew RV Park & Mini Storage

Hwy. 21 North, Curlew, Washington (1/2 mile north of Curlew)

509-779-4864 or 509-779-4052

 

 

 

Ferry Lake Campground

Small lake located in the Colville National Forest.

7.5 miles south of Republic on Hwy 21; turn west on paved Road 53/Scatter Creek Road; follow signs. Republic, Washington, 99166

For rates & availability call the Republic Ranger Station, 509-775-7400

 

Fisherman's Cove Resort

Curlew Lake lakeside resort.

1157 Fisherman's Cove Road, Republic, Washington 99166

509-775-3641 or 888-567-2955

fishermanscove.us

Long Lake Campground

Clear-water lake located in the Colville National Forest.

7.5 miles south of Republic on Hwy 21; turn west on paved Road 53/Scatter Creek Road; follow signs. Republic, Washington, 99166
Note, no motorized boats, fly fishing only
For rates & availability call the Republic Ranger Station, 509-775-7400

Winchester's R.V. Park & Mini-storage

RV park and campground.

8 West Curlew Lake Road, Republic, Washington 99166

509-775-1039

www.winchestersrvpark.com

Swan Lake Campground

Clear-water lake located in the Colville National Forest.

7.5 miles south of Republic on Hwy 21; turn west on paved Road 53/Scatter Creek Road; follow signs. Republic, Washington, 99166.

For rates & availability call the Republic Ranger Station, 509-775-7400.

Events, Activities & Attractions

Events that take place throughout the year include Winterfest Fun Days in January, Stonerose Art and Auction in April, season opening for Stonerose Interpretive Center, Ansorge Hotel Museum, Antique Car and Truck Museum, Ferry County Historical Museum, and Eagle Track Raceway in May as well as the Kettle Valley Songbird Festival.  June boasts Barrel Derby Days in Curlew and Prospector’s Days in Republic.  In July, residents and visitors enjoy the 4th of July fireworks and boat parade at Curlew Lake and the Republic Family Rodeo, while in August they enjoy the Mountain Music Festival, Washington Open Fiddle Contest, and Wings Over Republic Fly-in at the Ferry County airport.  The Ferry County Fair takes place in September, as do the NSTRA Dog Trials.

Ansorge Hotel Museum

 

Built in 1903 in Curlew, Washington (now designated a ghost town), the Ansorge Hotel still retains many of its original furnishings and all of its charm. Unlike most big-city museums, the curators of the small, but lovingly cared for museum, still allow their visitors to browse nearly every room in the hotel. Don't overlook details like the knotted rope ladders at each of the second-story windows. Tours available weekend afternoons from 1 - 5 p.m., until the museum closes for the season on September 6. Call ahead to arrange a tour. Located on Ferry Street in Curlew, WA 99118. Call 509-779-4955, 509-779-4840.

 

Antique Car & Truck Museum

 

The Antique Car and Truck Museum provides visitors with the opportunity to view numerous antique cars, including a 1925 Howard Cooper (one of four built) and a 1926 Yellow Knight (one of three known to still exist). Also of interest, antique farm machinery and a blacksmith shop. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. No admission charge, but donations welcome. Located on Hwy. 21 N., between Republic and Curlew, WA; 509-779-4961.

 

Barrel Derby Days

 

Just how long does it take for a barrel to travel along the Kettle River from the Midway Bridge at Ferry, Washington to the Town Bridge of Curlew, Washington? In an annual event called Barrel Derby Days that's been taking place since 1950 (with a short hiatus in the 1970's), folks in Curlew challenge themselves and visitors to give it their best guess.

Eagle Track Raceway

 

Located a half mile south of Republic on Pendry Road, the Eagle Track Raceway offers 3/8 mile, dirt-track, stock car racing. Classes include modifieds, street stock, and Fever-4. Races occur every other weekend during the summer.

 

Ferry County Fair

 

Looking for an end-of-the-summer weekend that doesn't involve smog, traffic-choked streets, expensive parking, and crowd-clogged events? Then skip Seattle's Bumbershoot and plan to attend the Ferry County Fair in Republic, Washington. A scenic, five-and-a-half-hour drive from Seattle, the fair provides visitors with all the fun and pleasures of an old-fashioned country fair in an environment of sweet, clean mountain air, pastoral mountain roads, and jewel-like lakes.

 

Ranald MacDonald Burial Site

 

Ten and a half miles from Curlew, Washington in a small graveyard overlooking the Kettle River, lie the remains of Ranald MacDonald, who was a sailor, a gold miner, a writer, an explorer, and (briefly) a teacher. Relatively unknown to the citizens of his own country, MacDonald is fondly remembered by the Japanese for the role he played in helping them learn more about the English language and Western culture. Read more about Ranald MacDonald...>

Republic Historical Center

 

It's hard to say which is more enjoyable: walking through the Kaufman Cabin (the oldest surviving structure in Republic), perusing the extensive collection of Republic's historical photographs in the nearby historical center, or listening to firsthand accounts of times past from the volunteers who operate the small museum. Be sure to enjoy them all. Located next door to the Stonerose Interpretive Center in Republic, Washington.

 

Stonerose Interpretive Center & Eocene Fossil Site

 

Stonerose is one of the few places in the United States where you can view a collection of 50-million-year-old "photographs" of flowers and leaves. After purchasing an inexpensive permit, you may hunt for your own fossils at the nearby Boot Hill Fossil Site.

Last updated on: April 12,2011