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Fort Simcoe State Park

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State Park Overview
Fort Simcoe State Park is a 200-acre, day-use heritage park in south central Washington on the Yakama Indian Nation Reservation. The park is primarily an interpretive effort, telling the story of mid29th century army life and providing insights into the lifeways of local Native American culture. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in an old oak grove watered by natural springs, Fort Simcoe was an 1850s-era military installation established to keep peace between the settlers and the Indians. Before the fort era, the site was an Indian campground where many trails crossed.

Park Hours

Summer 630 a.m. to dusk.

Winter 8 a.m. to dusk open for day use weekends and holidays only Oct. 4 through March 25.

Camping

Picnicking

History of the Area

More Info

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Located seven miles west of White Swan, Wash.

From Yakima Take the Hwy. 97 exit off of I-82 (south bound) and drive to the first traffic light (Lateral A). Turn right onto Lateral A. Drive to the second stop sign -bout 12 miles (Fort Rd.) Turn right on Fort Road. Drive about 15 miles to the city of White Swan. In White Swan, watch for road signs to Fort Simcoe. The park is seven miles west of White Swan.

From Toppenish Off of Hwy. 97 in Toppenish (north or south bound), take Fort Simcoe Rd. west. Drive about 20 miles to the city of White Swan. In White Swan, watch for signs to Fort Simcoe State Park. Fort Simcoe is seven miles west of White Swan.