Bogachiel State Park
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Bogachiel State Park | |
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Location | Clallam County, Washington, United States |
Nearest city | Forks, Washington |
Coordinates | 47°53′48″N 124°21′38″W / 47.89667°N 124.36056°W[1] |
Area | 127 acres (51 ha) |
Elevation | 348 ft (106 m)[1] |
Designation | Washington state park |
Established | 1931 |
Administrator | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
Website | Bogachiel State Park |
Bogachiel State Park is a 127-acre (51 ha) public recreation area on the Bogachiel River four miles (6.4 km) south of the city of Forks on Highway 101 in Clallam County, Washington. The state park was established in 1931, with initial management and development performed under the auspices of the Bogachiel Improvement Club and Forks Chamber of Commerce.[2] State staffing began in 1961.[3] The park has facilities for picnicking, camping, and hiking.[2][4][5]
References
- ^ a b "Bogachiel State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "Bogachiel State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ "Bogachiel State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ Jackson, Kristin (June 30, 1996). "Olympic Peninsula - If You Go -- Some tips and strategies on exploring the wild side". Seattle Times. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
- ^ Judd, Ron (January 14, 1999). "Winter Olympics -- Wild, sweeping splendor lies in wait". Seattle Times. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
It often serves as a base camp for steelhead anglers and other winter recreators.
External links
- Bogachiel State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Bogachiel State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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