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Fishtrap Recreation Area

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About

Bureau of Land Management

The Fishtrap Area offers 9,000 acres of beautiful landscapes and an old farmstead, with habitats ranging from forest to shrub-steppe, grassland, and wetlands. Fishtrap is home to two scenic fishing lakes and numerous species of birds and other wildlife.

The historic Folsom Farm Recreation Site demonstrates how the landscape was converted into small farms, ranches, and communities beginning in the late 1800’s.

Enjoy the chance to explore, view and study nature, picnic, backpack, horseback ride, mountain bike, or hunt throughout the entire Fishtrap area. Fishing for stocked rainbow trout is popular at Fishtrap Lake, and during the winter season at Hog Canyon Lake. Know Before You Go: Fishtrap Recreation Area is open year-round has no developed campsites. The South Loop Trailhead parking lot has substantial space for vehicle and RV parking/camping. Additional minimal space is available at the Folsom Farm, and Hog Lake Loop Trailhead parking lots. See the Fishtrap Area map. vehicle and RV parking/camping is limited to existing parking areas and camping pull-outs. Dispersed (tent) camping is allowed. Please practice the seven Leave No Trace principles when recreating on Public Lands. Check Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishing regulations for fishing seasons at Hog Canyon Lake and Fishtrap Lake. Both lakes have concrete boat launches maintained by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (a paid in advance parking permit from WDFW is required.)

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Location

Fishtrap Recreation Area is located in Washington

Directions

Fishtrap is just a 30-mile drive southwest of Spokane, Washington. From Interstate 90, take Exit 254, and then travel east for 1.75 miles to the public land access.

Coordinates

47.33401758 N
117.862981 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Fair
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

Linnea W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2024

Tent Camping meets dust

A nice location! I will advise tent campers it is tent accessible but not the easiest spot in a tent. The soil is very dry and a couple of the spots were hard rocks and not accessible for tents. We did end up finding a spot in our tent, but this is site is much easier with an RV or van. Would recommend a backup plan ahead of time in case the sites available here are not compatible.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Grace

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 19, 2023

Lasted a minute

Pulled in, hoped out and immediately got stung.

Month of VisitOctober

Tee C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2023

Nice spacious camping near the highway

Love it! Some shady spots. Not a ton of traffic. Easy gravel road to come and go from. There’s even an outhouse. 2-3 bars of Verizon service.

Month of VisitAugust

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meredith

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 1, 2021

Quick & Quiet Overnight

Stopped here to sleep midway through a long drive. The main site is a large gravel lot with a vault toilet at the trailhead. We arrived after dark so it took some trial & error to find. Exit 254 off I-90 then travel east on Sprague Highway Rd E for at least 2 miles then left on Miller Ranch Rd then take the next right. About a half mile on the left will be the parking lot, trailhead & toilet. There’s other spots to camp but I think it would be hard to find them in the dark if you’ve never been before. Heard the train a few times off in the distance but it wasn’t too loud. We were the only ones there on a Monday night.

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Month of VisitDecember

Abby M.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2021

Great for the night

Stayed for a night to breakup a long drive. Arrived Monday evening and was the only one here. It’s just a large gravel parking lot with a single vault toilet, no other services. The road getting into here is very bumpy the last half mile so take it slow. Close to the interstate so easy to get to. Surrounded by fields and beautiful sunsets. Definitely would stay again and it’s free!

Month of VisitSeptember

Rachel A.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

Uncomfortable

This site has a very strange energy about it...though we were here on a hot weekend so perhaps the discomfort with the heat colored our experience. Campsites are equipped with rings and there is a restroom

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Fishtrap Recreation Area?

Fishtrap Recreation Area is located at 2099 feet.

Are fires allowed at Fishtrap Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Fishtrap Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Fishtrap Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Fishtrap Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Fishtrap Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.