We had a really fun day at Soap Lake, thanks to the great sunshine and perfect temperature. It was…read morealso not crowded at all, but it was a random Wednesday afternoon visit. The park offers amenities: public restrooms in a building and some port-o-potties; outdoor shower to remove the grime (that gets in EVERY crack); covered picnic tables. It also has some grassy areas for recreation and a playground for the kids. Plus, there's a touch of culture, with what professes to be the first human figure sundial. The sand is rocky in and out of the water, and the water is shallow, good for keeping it fails warm and for wading quite a ways out. It was nice to slather ourselves in the clay and let it bake in before rinsing it off. But be warned, the sulfur in the water and clay will keep you and anything you wear smelling even after a thorough washing. So I wouldn't plan a nice evening out after ;-) We look forward to going back for more fun this summer, after we check out some other local beaches.

Soap Lake has 2 public parks on the lake, this one is on the East shore on Highway 17 between…read moreSmokiam Campground and B&B Restaurant. There is a bath house, Beach Access, Picnic Tables and a huge Bronze & Basalt Sundial. It's a great place to stop and play or even plaster yourself in the healing mud from the lake. Swimming is easy as you float easier because of all the minerals in the water. We made a specific trip here during our vacation. Daughter and her kids played in the healing waters while wife read a book in the shade and I took the nap I really needed. Unfortunately, I took too long of a nap and missed laying in the water :( I guess I'll have to go back next year. This is the 3rd time we've come here and it is always worth a repeat visit when you are in the area.

This is my favorite place in the whole world. I've been coming here since I was 3 (I'm now 27) and…read moreit's an absolute must to come here in the summer atleast twice. Definitely worth the 3.5 hours drive each time!! I love camping here even though the wasps and mosquitoes are really annoying

Site we booked online was on grass and steep, they didn't hesitate to move us to a much better…read moresite. Had a great meal at their restaurant and we enjoyed drinks and karaoke on Friday night.

Just got back from a week at Sun Lakes Park Resort. So nice! Spacious sites for our camping…read moretrailer, perfectly groomed lawns, clean bathrooms and so much to do. Our friends stayed in a cabin so we were able to check that out too. While it wasn't the Ritz it was clean, spacious and comfortable. The resort is close to activities, food and sites. We were a little early in the season for some of the Resort's concessions but we still had access to the store and gift-shop. The day before left the grill opened and we had excellent burgers for lunch. What a great week!

Most horrible cabin rental ever. The cabin and everything…read morein it must be at least 40 years old. The smell of old electrical makes you ill. There was a live bat in our bathroom when we arrived. The door took 5 minutes each time to unlock its handle was so old. The bed was as hard as the floor. A toaster is provided but literally nothing else.. For the price a small coffee pot and microwave or pot/pan should be included. Ridiculously over priced.

The owner is so nice and his dog, "Mia" is the BEST! The tent area has lush grass and there is…read moreplenty of space so you're not squished together like at other campgrounds. There's a chill party atmosphere and Africa makes really great food. I will definitely be returning!!

Tim is the best! Super helpful, chill, organized and kind! He helped us get a last minute spot for…read morelast night of Labor Dave weekend! Forever grateful. Have been coming here for years and will never stay anywhere else if I can help it! Facilities were super clean and listening to after party karaoke as I fell asleep was entertaining and still makes me smile. Thanks for creating a safe space to have a great time!!!

We found a last minute site here on a holiday weekend. At first, it seemed a little loud with a…read morelarge group using the community center right next to us. But come to find out, it was an annual family event and they were a really great group. We used the play equipment, the golf range, and the heated pool (several times!) There were great amenities and super friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

Overall a decent spot. The driving range is nice and the other amenities were clean (bathroom,…read morepool, etc.). The biggest drawback of this place is the management. They weren't very welcoming and were really rigid to the 'rules' of which there are a bunch of. Ex: Stood at the pool right at closing to make sure the kids got out on time; refused to sell a token for the driving range at 7:05 (stating that I t 'closed' at 7); wanted to charge $15 an hour for late check out of our spot (even though no one was pulling in after us). We'll stick to Oasis next time we're in the area.

Very nice and clean campground, hiking and trails nearby. A little bit annoying.Everyone cutting…read morethrough your camp Trying to get to the water all day

This is definitely my favorite state park!…read more My partner and I spent one night camping, though it would've been easy to stay for a longer duration. The camping loops are clean, great picnic tables, fairly clean bathroom/shower building, and friendly rangers. We spent a fair amount of time swimming and floating in the water. It's not too chilly and mostly shallow to the first water buoy. Beware, there's a lot of plant life which can entangle you. Sandy beach. We completed the 1-1.5 mile hike up Steamboat Rock. Stunning view accessed by a sometimes steep and loose rock journey. Go early in the morning and really take your time to stay safe.

It's not the landscape, the wildlife, the trails or the views. It's the people. Most are…read moreperfectly fine and are out there to camp, hike, and fish for the sake of the activities. However, there is a percentage that is there because it's free and remote while still being accessible to a town where they can get their drug of choice. You'll recognize them by the ancient, filthy, motorhomes. My son was hiking with his girlfriend when they were approached by one of these "campers" who asked if they had any fentanyl to sell! Wow! Is there no where to escape this scrounge? Anywhere?

Mileage: estimated about 10 miles total (2 miles to where we set up our tents, then we hiked a loop…read moreof about 6 miles, then 2 miles back to the car the next day) Backpacked: April 16-17, 2016 This past weekend a group of us did an overnight backpack trek to Ancient Lakes. 3 first timers backpacking and it turned out to be an awesome trip! We had some problems trying to find directions out to the place, so here's directions from my personal experience. Directions: we stayed in Quincy the night before, so we took the 28 to Whitetail Road. Made a left on Whitetail from the 28, then a right on road 9 NW. follow road 9 NW and it turns into Ancient Lakes Rd NW. At the end of the road, you'll find the west parking lot. I am not sure how to get to the east parking lot. There's a lot of parking here, when we got there by 11 am, it was really crowded but we still found a spot. (When you are on Whitetail Rd, it might look like you are just driving through farms, but buried in there, there's Ancient Lakes!) There is a port-o-potty at the trail head on the west side. Trail head: is well marked, we hiked in about 2 miles and got to the lakes and the rolling grass area where you can set up tent where ever. There are some man made fire rings scattered through out the area. Hiking: After we picked a spot and set up camp, we hiked a loop around the lakes. We started towards the waterfall. It was a scramble up the side of the waterfall, like a class 4 rock scramble lol. Loose rocks, loose footing. From there, we went pass that waterfall and onto the backside where the east parking lot is. Which there's another waterfall there, and there's also camp spots there too. We looped around, it wasn't too hard. We estimated this part of the hike to be around 6 miles round trip back to our tents. Lots of people camping, we counted about 50 tents, then you estimate about 2/per tent, so like 100 people were out here! But you still are able to find solitude. We came across 3 snakes, an owl, and a marmot. Easy trek, not very hilly at all. Good for first time backpackers. The area can be explored in a day. I found this site useful: https://www.theoutbound.com/washington/backpacking/ancient-lakes-day-hike-or-backpack

So pretty!! I just…read morecame here for the weekend and I love it. The walks here are stunning. The views of chelan. The mountains! The choppy water. Amazing panoramic views all over. Park is currently open but faculties are closed. Still make it a fun little stop on your walk/ run or even a drive. Beautiful views!

Amazing cute little park in the cutest town. Walking distance from our hotel . We walked to rent a…read moreboat from Shoreline at this park one day. Best service! Walked here and swam wit the fam. Lifeguards are super friendly! And they have life jackets at park to borrow - how kind is that. You can walk into the water and swim. Another plus is there are actual bathrooms and they were clean!

A beautiful state park, with gated entry and paid use. The parking area is large and likely packed…read morein peak months of summer. We were pleased to find picnic tables where our small group could enjoy our packed lunches with water views. A walk along the water, towards docked boats and campsites made for a lovely stroll.

I am so happy with the staff at the little store here. My sandal broke when I was in the lake…read more Joanne gave me a needle and thread so my wife could fix it. Thank you Aubrey and Joanne. Great workers for the State Park here.