Klemgard County Park | The Bill Chipman
Palouse Trail | Wawawai
County Park
Welcome
to Kamiak Butte, recognized as a National Natural Landmark. The park has over
five miles of forested hiking trails. The 3.5 mile Pine Ridge Trail is
part of the National Trails System! Reaching an elevation of 3,641 feet
(second highest point in Whitman
County), the park offers visitors a
panoramic view of the Palouse region. Keep your eyes open as the park
plays host to over 150 bird, mammal and vegetation species. Pack a lunch
and spend the day hiking trails or utilizing the day use area!
For additional information,
please contact Whitman County Parks Department at (509) 397-6238.
Amenities: Picnic tables with cooking grills and campfire pits,
3 small shelters (capacity 35), 1 large group shelter (capacity 100), amphitheater,
hiking trails and playground. Kamiak Butte is handicap accessible, except
for some trails. Download a self-guided nature walk brochure or pick one
up at the Whitman
County Parks,
Recreation and Developmental Services Department in Colfax. The Pine Ridge
Trail is recognized as a national Recreation Trail. On average, the
entire 3.5 mile trail may be accomplished within one to two
hours. This gated park is open from 7:00 am to dusk. Please
note during the height of fire season, this park may be closed to visitor
usage.
Shelter Reservations: Reservation Requirements and Rules
|
Shelter
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Maximum Capacity
(Including Outside Seating)
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Fee
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Deposit
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Kamiak Butte
Larch Shelter
(Large Group
Shelter)
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100
|
1
- 100 people = $ 100.00
Weddings/Receptions
=
$250.00
minimum
|
$100.00
|
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Kamiak Butte
Pine Shelter
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35
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1
- 35 people = $ 100.00
Weddings/Receptions
=
$250.00
minimum
|
$100.00
|
For
shelter reservations, contact the Park's Office at 509-397-6238.
Please note: Klemgard County Park's
Large Group Shelter can accommodate groups up to 200, for more information on
Klemgard, select Klemgard
County Park,
at the top of this page.
Camping: 9 sites are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Campers please
note this is a gated park with no access into or out of the park from dusk
until 7:00am. $15.00 per night with 1 vehicle allowed. Sites are
limited to two vehicles total, please add $5.00 to camping fee for second
vehicle. Electrical and water hookups are not available. Water is available
in select locations of the campground from April 15th - October 15th.
Restrooms available year round. Each camp site has a picnic table
and grill. Camp sites are limited to vehicles 18' in length or
smaller. Larger vehicles are not permitted on the campground road,
however, the upper parking area may be utilized for overnight accommodations.
Directions to Kamiak Butte
County Park:
From Pullman: Take State Highway 27 North 11 miles. Turn
left on Clear Creek Road
for .5 mile. Turn left on Fugate
Road (Road No. 5100). Travel .5 mile to Kamiak Butte County Park Road
(Rd. No. 6710) to the park entrance on the left.
From Colfax: Take
State Highway 272 (Palouse Highway)
East for 5 miles . Turn right onto Clear Creak Road for 7 miles. Take
a sharp right onto Fugate Road
(Road No. 5100). Travel .5 mile to Kamiak Butte County Park Road (Road No.
6710) to the park entrance on the left.
For
information or to reserve a shelter, contact (509) 397-6238
Whitman County
Parks and Recreation Department
310 North Main Street, Colfax,
WA 99111