Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park
"Moses Lake residents visit for a scenic desert escape with camping and lake recreation. The park offers a quieter, more dramatic landscape than the city’s urban lakes."
A striking desert park featuring the Dry Falls overlook, lakes, boating, fishing, and scenic camping.
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
"Moses Lake travelers can reach the park easily for a scenic stop on a Central Washington road trip. The park offers a striking contrast to the lake region with its basalt cliffs and fossilized wood."
A Columbia River park known for its world-class petrified wood, geology exhibits, and dramatic desert views.
Palouse Falls State Park
"Moses Lake visitors often make a day trip for the waterfall, photography, and a scenic drive through the Columbia Basin. It is one of the larger nearby population centers with easy access to Highway 26 and regional services."
A dramatic canyon park featuring Washington’s official state waterfall and expansive views of the Palouse River basin.
Sacajawea Historical State Park
"Moses Lake travelers may visit as part of a broader southeast Washington road trip. The park offers a meaningful historic stop and a scenic break from highway driving."
A riverside historic park at the Lewis and Clark campsite with interpretive exhibits and scenic views.