Entiat River

Quick Facts
Year Protected
2001 - present
Property Name
Entiat River
Number of Properties
13
Acres
651
Feet of River Frontage
43,922
Ownership
13 CDLT properties, 1 private property with conservation easement
Property Access on CDLT Properties
Yes
Public Access on Conservation Properties
No
Conservation Values
Salmon Habitat, Wildlife Habitat, Open Space
Funding Partner
Salmon Recovery Funding Board, Icicle Fund, The Trust for Public Land, and Private Landowners

The Entiat River Valley’s dramatic landscape is home to an amazing variety of native plants and wildlife, and people who love its rugged beauty. The river begins at Entiat Glacier and its clear waters are one of the most productive spawning grounds for endangered spring Chinook salmon, threatened steelhead and bull trout, and fall Chinook salmon. The Land Trust has been working with local property owners since 2001 to protect this special place. As a result, more than 8 miles of riverfront and 651 acres of riparian habitat are permanently preserved.

The Stillwaters section of the Entiat provides a respite for spawning fish, and the Land Trust’s Stormy Creek Preserve alone protects almost two miles of its riverfront. The protection also stops development in the floodplain and allows the river to follow its natural, meandering course enriching the soil and providing wildlife habitat.

The Land Trust has been improving the habitat on our Entiat properties by planting native plants, pulling invasive weeds, and using volunteers to steward this special piece of North Central Washington. 
 

 

 

 

Project Map

Conservation EasementsConservation Easements   Fee PropertiesFee Properties   Other Conservation ProjectsOther Conservation Projects

Stormy Creek Preserve

To experience what the Entiat River has to offer, visit CDLT’s Stormy Creek Preserve. The Preserve boasts an established parking area, a primative pit toilet, and plenty of access to the river. The Preserve is a great place to bird and view wildflowers in the spring and watch spawning salmon in the fall.

There are no designated trails on the property. Feel free to wander around as you like. From the parking area, there is a small footpath to the west that leads to the lower meadow and the best river access.

Directions: From Highway 97-A, turn west onto Entiat River Road. In 16.9 miles, turn left on an unmarked dirt road, which is the road just past the entrance to Stormy Creek Lodge. In 280 feet, take the right fork in the road, which leads to the parking area. Click here for a Google map.

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