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Govan Recreation Site

Almira, Washington · Lincoln County · Facility

This remote creek drainage includes a small parking lot, and nearly ½-mile interpretive nature hiking trail. Recreation activities include hiking, nature study and hunting.Know Before You GoOpen year round.No potable water is available.No garbage collection is available. Please pack it in, pack it out.When recreating o…

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About Govan Recreation Site

This remote creek drainage includes a small parking lot, and nearly ½-mile interpretive nature hiking trail. Recreation activities include hiking, nature study and hunting.Know Before You GoOpen year round.No potable water is available.No garbage collection is available. Please pack it in, pack it out.When recreating on public lands, practice Leave-No-Trace Principles.

How to Get There

From Wilbur, WA: Travel west on US-2 for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Govan Road. Follow Govan Rd. south for 5.4 miles. Turn right onto Lewis Bridge Rd. After 1 mile turn left onto Union Valley Rd. Travel ½ mile to the parking area, which is on the right (west) side of the road. The parking lot is the nature trail trailhead. Plan on a 1.5-to-2-hour drive from Spokane.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Govan Recreation Site

Heading to Govan Recreation Site? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Govan Recreation Site?

No central reservation system listed for Govan Recreation Site. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10126198) for the latest entry policy and availability.

Is Govan Recreation Site accessible?

No accessible facilities.

How do I get to Govan Recreation Site?

From Wilbur, WA: Travel west on US-2 for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Govan Road. Follow Govan Rd. south for 5.4 miles. Turn right onto Lewis Bridge Rd. After 1 mile turn left onto Union Valley Rd. Travel ½ mile to the parking area, which is on the right (west) side of the road. The parking lot is the nature trail trailhead. Plan on a 1.5-to-2-hour drive from Spokane.

How do I contact Govan Recreation Site?

You can reach the park at phone: 509-536-1200 or email: BLM_OR_SP_Mail@blm.gov.