Around the Valley:Fishhook Park

PRESCOTT - Thirty-seven miles from Waitsburg is the hidden gem of Fishhook Park. After turning off Hwy 124 W to Fishhook Park Road, you travel through the First Fruits Farms to reach the camping or day-use area.

Fishhook Park has 53 campsites and a fairly large day-use area. You can fish, boat, swim, kayak, bird watch, play on the beach, or stroll through the park. There is a play structure for kids, restrooms with showers, and you can read a little history about Lewis & Clark when they were in the area in 1805.

The park is on the shores of Lake Sacajawea, formed by the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam. The dam is nearby, and a trip to watch fish go through the locks and learn about the area's history at the visitor's center is a must. 

At our lakeside campsite, we could relax while watching activities on the river. We saw children being pulled on a tube behind a boat, numerous birds, carp splashing in the water looking for food, barges traveling downriver, a paddle wheel boat, and trains across the water hauling supplies.

Karen Huwe

A beautiful summer sunset at Fishhook Park.

A trip to Fishhook Park is a great way to spend a weekend or a day with family and friends.