51052 Highway 155

Electric City, WA 99123

Located within the expansive Steamboat Rock State Park, Northrup Canyon offers horse campers an extraordinary experience in the heart of Washington’s Pacific Northwest desert. This serene oasis, surrounded by towering basalt rock formations and lush green trails, offers a unique contrast to the arid landscape. With miles of scenic paths to explore, it’s a perfect destination for equestrians seeking a peaceful retreat amid the natural beauty of Grand Coulee.

Steamboat Rock State Park spans an impressive 5,043 acres and features 50,000 feet of freshwater shoreline along Banks Lake. Though it is well-known for its recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and climbing, Northrup Canyon stands out as a paradise for horseback riders who wish to immerse themselves in the striking desert-meets-lake scenery of the area.

For equestrian campers, Northrup Canyon offers miles of multi-use trails that wind through the park’s unique landscape. Riders can traverse through vibrant green meadows, shaded canyon paths, and open ridges that provide stunning vistas of the Grand Coulee and the distant Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The trails are shared with hikers, making the area a welcoming place for outdoor adventurers of all kinds.

For those seeking to test their endurance, there’s also the opportunity to climb the columnar basalt rock formations that rise dramatically from the surrounding flatlands. With over 600 acres of rock surface to explore, campers can enjoy an unparalleled vantage point from which to take in the panoramic views of the desert landscape and the shimmering Banks Lake below.

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