RV rental Conconully State Park, WA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Trade-in your smartphone for a pair of hiking shoes or rod and reel. Anglers have a choice between the lower Conconully Reservoir and the upper, also known as Salmon Lake. Fish in these lakes are so abundant that they all but leap into boats. Anglers can expect to catch smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, and kokanee fish, which is distantly related to salmon. Ringed by low foothills, the lakes are dark blue on a clear, sunny day, and on cloudy days, they transform into inky ripples of black liquid. Deer and elk, drawn by their need for freshwater, are regular visitors to the lakes. They frequently visit the shores, browse the grasses, and even take naps in the shade of fir trees. Hikers and outdoorsmen should keep a safe distance, naturally. Though they seem accustomed to the presence of humans, they are still very much wild creatures and will not hesitate to charge an interloper. A few miles to the north, Sinlahekin Wildlife Area is nestled in between Douglas Mountain and Aeneas Mountain. The lakes, formed by a long-extinct glacier, are connected by the Sinlahekin Creek that travels along the long, linear park. Hiking trails, shared with horseback riders, meander its way along a north-south axis, sometimes following the creek, other times seemingly wandering off into the woods lining the foothills. At times, the trails rise sharply, gaining as much as 3,000 feet in a short distance. Overhead, the skies are prowled by various raptor and carrion birds, including the mighty gold eagle, bald eagle, and hawk. Several predator mammals roam the foothills, and any outdoorsman would be wise to keep a sharp eye out. Surrounding the Conconully State Park campground is a vast swath of mountainous lands governed by various government agencies, including the Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Land Management, and Washington State, all of which offers endless recreational fun. Hike, bike, swim, and hunt, and more.