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Steamboat Rock State Park

Electric City, WA

Nature

A basalt butte rising 800 feet from Banks Lake, with a steep trail to a flat top covered in sagebrush. The lakeshore campgrounds are popular; a Discover Pass is needed for day use.

Nearest town
Electric City, WA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
47.8600, -119.1250

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Steamboat Rock State Park CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Steamboat Rock State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Barker Canyon Camping AreaCampsite
    4 mi from Steamboat Rock State Park
    TentsCaravansToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Keller Ferry CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Steamboat Rock State Park
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sun Lakes - Dry Falls State Park Bretz CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Steamboat Rock State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Sun Village ResortMotorhome stopover
    24 mi from Steamboat Rock State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Coulee Lodge ResortMotorhome stopover
    25 mi from Steamboat Rock State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Steamboat Rock State Park?

Steamboat Rock State Park is in Electric City, WA, at GPS 47.8600, -119.1250. It is about 37 mi from Soap Lake.

Can you camp near Steamboat Rock State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Steamboat Rock State Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Steamboat Rock State Park?

Steamboat Rock State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Coulee Corridor: Grand Coulee Dam to Dry Falls.

What is there to see near Steamboat Rock State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Grand Coulee Dam (9 mi), Dry Falls (21 mi), Lake Lenore Caves (31 mi) and Leavenworth (74 mi).

When is the best time to visit Steamboat Rock State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)