Rufus Woods Lake
P.O. Box 1120
Bridgeport, WA 98813-1120
Phone: (509) 686-5501
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See the Rufus Woods Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Visitor Center
Chief Joseph Dam (509) 686-5501
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: Chief Joseph Dam is located in Bridgeport, WA. From Grand Coulee, drive 22 miles west on WA 174 to WA 17. Drive 16 miles west on WA 17 to the Columbia River. Or from Wenatchee, WA, drive 73 miles north on US 97, then 8 miles east on WA 17.
Factoid: With a total of 27 generating units, Chief Joseph Dam is the second-largest hydropower producer in the United States -- second only to Grand Coulee Dam. The power plant produces enough power to supply the electrical needs of over 1.5 million people.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers COVID-19 Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information. Updated: 3/28/23
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Status Unknown
15 Recreation areas at Rufus Woods Lake
Brandt's Landing
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Bridgeport Marina Park Boat Ramp
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Bridgeport State Park
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Chief Joseph Dam Visitor Center
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Commons
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Debris Basin
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Foster Creek
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Information & Rest Area
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Lower Spillway
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North Shore Trail
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North Viewpoint
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Powerhouse Viewpoint
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Rocky Flats
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Spillway Viewpoint
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Willow Flats
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
T | Pull Through Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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