Name	County	Water/Land own/mgt	Location	Boat Launch	Toilet	Camp	Special Information
Adams Rd 239 Drain	Grant	Desert WA	5 mi S of George on S Frontage Rd, R on Adams Rd, L at sign			X
Beda Lake	Grant	Desert WA	18 m. S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd, L at sign,½ mile to 1st area 2nd 1 mi past			X	Handicap Accessible Blind
Blythe Access	Grant	Potholes Unit	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Dam Rd, R 7.1 mi	X	X	X
Canal Lake - North	Grant	Seeps Lake WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd to Seep Lakes Rd, R for 3 3/4 mi, L for 1 mi	X	X	X	Handicap Accessible Pier
Canal Lake - South	Grant	Seep Lake WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd to Seep Lakes Rd, R for 4.8 mi then L before bridge		X	X
Corral Lake - North	Grant		ML to 17 to Rd M to O'Sullivan Dam, R for 6.1 mi, L at sign	X	X	X
Corral Lake - SW	Grant		ML to 17 to Rd M to O'Sullivan Dam, R for 6.2 mi, L at sign
Dodson Road	Grant		17.9 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd	X	X	X
Dodson Frenchman	Grant	Desert WA	23.7 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd		X	X
Fidesco - Harris #1	Grant	Desert WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Dam, R for 11.8 mi, R at sign, 3 mi		X	X
Fidesco - Harris #2	Grant	Desert WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Dam, R for 11.8 mi R at sign, 2 mi to "Y", L at "Y" 1.1 mi		X	X
Fidesco - Harris #3	Grant	Desert Wa	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Dam, R for 11.8 mi, R at sign, 2 mi to "Y", L at "Y" 2.2 mi		X	X
Frenchman Hills #1	Grant	Desert WA	25 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd to Frenchman Hills Rd, L 3 mi			X
Frenchman Hills #2	Grant	Desert WA	25 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd to Frenchman HIlls Rd, L 2 mi			X
Frenchman Hills #3	Grant	Desert WA	25 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd to Frenchman HIlls Rd, R 1 mi			X
Frenchman Hills #4	Grant	Desert WA	25 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd to Frenchman HIlls Rd, R 3.2 mi			X
Glen Williams	Grant	Potholes WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, R for 2.4 mi, R at sign	X	X	X
Heart Lake	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	M.L to 17 to Rd M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, L for½ mi, R for 3 3/4 mi, L .8 mi	X		X
Job Corps Dike	Grant	Potholes WA	Mae Valley Exit 1 mi W of Moses Lake on I-90, R at "T" for 2.5 mi, L at D.5 NE	X		X
Katy Lake	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, L ½ mi, R at sign, 2 1.2 mi. R .6 mi			X
I Road 645 Drain	Grant	Desert WA	25 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd, R at Frenchman Hills Rd, 6.4 mi, R on I SW, ½ mi		X	X
Lind Coulee - E	Grant		2.2 mi S of ML on 17 to Rd M SE approx 6.1 mi, L before bridge			X
Lind Coulee - W	Grant		2.2 mi S of ML on 17 to Rd M SE approx 6.1 mi, R before bridge	X	X	X
Lind Coulee - Island Site	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd Turn R .7 mies turn right	X	X	X
Long Lake	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	ML to 17 to Rd M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, L for½ mi, R at sign, 4 3/4 mi	X	X	X
Lower Goose Lk	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	.7 mi from Mardon Resort on O'Sullivan Dam Rd, L on Rd H SE for 4 mi, L for 2.7 mi	X		X
Lyle Lake	Adams		4.7 mi N on McManamon Road from Othello, R at sign, 1.3 mi
Marco Polo Lake	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	ML to 17 to Rd M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, L for½ mi, R for 2 3/4 mi			X
Medicare East	Grant	Potholes WA	ML to 17 to Rd M SE, S approx 5.3 mi, R on Rd 6 SE, 2.7 mi			X
Point Site	Grant	Lind Coulee	ML to 17 to Rd M SE go 6 ½ mi to O'Sullivan Rd, R go 1 ½ mi & R at sign			X
Overlook Camp	Grant	Sage Lake	ML to 17 to Rd M SE go 6 ½ mi to O'Sullivan Rd, L ½ mi & R at sign for 4.2 mi
Rd A - Potholes	Grant	Potholes Unit	6 mi to Hiawatha Rd off I-90 W of ML, S Frontage Rd, W for 1.1 mi to A NE, L for 2.9 mi			X
Samson's Pit Site	Grant	Potholes WA	ML to 17 to Rd M SE go S 5.3 mi, R on Rd 6 SE for 1.6 mi, turn L on Rd K.5 for .5 mi			X
Sand Dunes Site	Grant	Potholes WA	Mae Val Exit off I-90 W of ML, R at "T" 2.5 mi, L at D.5 NE 2.6 mi to "T" go 1.1 mi to "Y",			X
Susan Lake	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	ML to 17 to Rd M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, L for.5 mi,R at sign for 2.5 mi, R at sign .5 mi	X		X	Cartop launch
Thread Lake	Adams	Seep Lakes WA	4 mi N of Othello on McManamon Rd turn R at sign			X
Upper Goose Lake	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, R for 2.4 mi, L at Goose Lk sign on K.2 SE, 3.9 mi	X		X
Virgin Lk	Grant	Seep Lakes WA	ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, L for .5 mi, R at sign for 3 3/4 mi			X
W-20 - F1	Grant		14 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd, L on S Frontage Rd for.9 mi, R at sign for .4 mi	X		X	Cartop launch
Warden Lake - N	Grant		ML to 17 to Rd M SE go 6 ½ mi to O'Sullivan Rd, L for 2 mi	X	X	X
Warden Lake - S	Grant		ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, L for .5 mi, R for 1.5 mi			X
Warden Lake Outfall	Grant		ML to 17 to M SE to O'Sullivan Rd, L for .5 mi., L at sign for 1.5 mi			X
Winchester Lk #1	Grant	Desert WA	14 mi S of Ephrata on Dodson Rd. R onto Frontage rd for 3 mi	X		X
Winchester Lk #2	Grant	Desert WA	14 mi S of Ephrata on " " , R onto Frontage Rd for 2 mi, R on E NW for 1 mi, L on 2 NW			X
Winchester Lk #3	Grant	Desert WA	3.8 miles S of Ephrata on Hwy 28, L on E NW for 8.5, R on 3 NW for 2.2 mi	X	X	X

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The Desert Wildlife Area is 35,100 acres in size. This area was a desert prior to the coming of the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project. Black sands created by ground-up basalt formed sand dunes which were very actively moving until recent times. The natural basin now serves as a collector for irrigation water from upslope farmlands. Most of this water is collected in the Winchester and Frenchman Hills Wasteways.

The vegetation in this mosaic of wetlands and desert uplands is very diverse. In addition to naturally-occurring shrub steppe communities, there are many acres that have been aerially seeded to non-native grasses. The wetlands and shallow ponds created by the meandering wasteways and the high water table were initially occupied by native marsh vegetation, but a few non-native invaders such as Russian olive and purple loosestrife are now taking over many acres. County roads provide access to much of the perimeter of this large area. Access to the interior is primarily on foot. Large numbers of waterfowl find a perfect haven in the remote wetlands. Many ponds have been isolated from the wasteways with low sand dikes to exclude carp and improve waterfowl habitat.

The Desert is just one of several Wildlife Areas in the Columbia Basin which is one of the most important waterfowl breeding grounds in Washington. Millions of other birds also use the waters and marshes for resting and feeding on their annual migrations along the Pacific Flyway. The thousands of small lakes, potholes, and seeps are home to Canada geese, mallards, redheads, canvasbacks, ringnecks, ruddy ducks, gadwalls, blue and greenwing teal, shovelers, pintails, goldeneyes, and wood ducks. Shorebirds abound and Caspian terns, pelicans, sandhill cranes, swans, and many other rare birds are seen. Ring-billed gulls, Brewer's, red-winged, and yellow-headed blackbirds, kildeer, meadowlarks, and horned larks are found. Game birds including pheasant, chukar and Hungarian partridge, and quail are common, though sage and sharp-tailed grouse have severely declined in numbers.

Coyotes are the most abundant predatory mammal. Jackrabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, muskrats, and a wide variety of mice and shrews occur. Mule deer occur in fringe areas where suitable habitat exists. Resident prairie falcons, red-tailed and Swainson's hawks, golden eagles, wintering bald eagles, colonies of burrowing owls, and the occasional snowy owl or gyrfalcon are also present. The vast expanse of water, cattail marshes, potholes, and wetlands offer a wide variety of water-related experiences. The fishing is outstanding, especially for bass, perch, sunfish, and crappie. Rainbow trout are stocked.

The 3,626-acre Goose Lakes Wildlife Area is mostly rolling countryside with basalt outcroppings forming cliffs, mesas, box canyons, and potholes. One major canyon is filled with water that has seeped from the Potholes Reservoir north of this unit. Two low rock dams were built in the 1950s to create Upper and Lower Goose Lakes.

A long history of frequent range fires has turned almost all of this area into grassland, comprised mostly of Sandberg bluegrass and bluebunch wheatgrass or needle-and-thread grass. Both of the lakes have steep and rocky shorelines with very little wetland habitat. The department maintains graveled access roads as well as two boat launches and parking areas, primarily for public fishing. A small stream flows southward from Lower Goose Lake. Black Lake is fed by this stream. The outlet of Black Lake flows into Crab Creek on the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge. Another small lake, Shofly Lake, is just west of Black Lake and is fed by seepage from the western part of this unit. Also a long, narrow wetland and some vigorous big sage/bluebunch wheatgrass stands exist in this western portion.

Goose Lakes is just one of several Wildlife Areas in the Columbia Basin which is one of the most important waterfowl breeding grounds in Washington. Millions of other birds also use the waters and marshes for resting and feeding on their annual migrations along the Pacific Flyway. The thousands of small lakes, potholes, and seeps are home to Canada geese, mallards, redheads, canvasbacks, ringnecks, ruddy ducks, gadwalls, blue and greenwing teal, shovelers, pintails, goldeneyes, and wood ducks. Shorebirds abound and Caspian terns, pelicans, sandhill cranes, swans, and many other rare birds are seen. Ring-billed gulls, Brewer's, red-winged, and yellow-headed blackbirds, kildeer, meadowlarks, and horned larks are found. Game birds including pheasant, chukar and Hungarian partridge, and quail are common, though sage and sharp-tailed grouse have severely declined in numbers.

Coyotes are the most abundant predatory mammal. Jackrabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, muskrats, and a wide variety of mice and shrews occur. Mule deer occur in fringe areas where suitable habitat exists. Resident prairie falcons, red-tailed and Swainson's hawks, golden eagles, wintering bald eagles, colonies of burrowing owls, and the occasional snowy owl or gyrfalcon are also present. The vast expanse of water, cattail marshes, potholes, and wetlands offer a wide variety of water-related experiences. The fishing is outstanding, especially for bass, perch, sunfish, and crappie. Rainbow trout are stocked.

The Potholes Wildlife Area is 32,500 acres. The water levels in this reservoir are subject to wide fluctuations in surface elevation. There are 20,000 acres of surface water in the spring when the elevation of the reservoir is at full-pool. With several thousand acres of water covering the sand dune area, perhaps 1,000 islands were formed in the north and west parts of the reservoir. These seasonally-flooded areas support a small forest of willow trees. The higher-elevation wetlands on the northern and western fringes of the reservoir have cattail and bulrush communities.

The western part of the Potholes area still has many active sand dunes. The vegetation is shrub steppe except for the wetland areas along the Winchester and Frenchman Hills Wasteways. The eastern part of the area is mostly sand, gravel, and round-rock soil, with shrub steppe vegetation bordered by irrigated farmland. The vegetation of this area is primarily rabbitbrush and needle and thread grass. The southern area, adjacent to O'Sullivan Dam, is mostly basalt outcroppings with big sage and bluebunch wheatgrass occurring where soil exists.

The Potholes is just one of several Wildlife Areas in the Columbia Basin which is one of the most important waterfowl breeding grounds in Washington. Millions of other birds also use the waters and marshes for resting and feeding on their annual migrations along the Pacific Flyway. The thousands of small lakes, potholes, and seeps are home to Canada geese, mallards, redheads, canvasbacks, ringnecks, ruddy ducks, gadwalls, blue and greenwing teal, shovelers, pintails, goldeneyes, and wood ducks. Shorebirds abound and Caspian terns, pelicans, sandhill cranes, swans, and many other rare birds are seen. Ring-billed gulls, Brewer's, red-winged, and yellow-headed blackbirds, kildeer, meadowlarks, and horned larks are found. Game birds including pheasant, chukar and Hungarian partridge, and quail are common, though sage and sharp-tailed grouse have severely declined in numbers.

Coyotes are the most abundant predatory mammal. Jackrabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, muskrats, and a wide variety of mice and shrews occur. Mule deer occur in fringe areas where suitable habitat exists. Resident prairie falcons, red-tailed and Swainson's hawks, golden eagles, wintering bald eagles, colonies of burrowing owls, and the occasional snowy owl or gyrfalcon are also present. The vast expanse of water, cattail marshes, potholes, and wetlands offer a wide variety of water-related experiences. The fishing is outstanding, especially for bass, perch, sunfish, and crappie. Rainbow trout are stocked.

The 4,537-acre Seep Lakes Wildlife Area is a part of eastern Washington's channeled scabland, created by glacial flood waters of the Pleistocene Epoch. It is mostly rolling countryside with basalt outcroppings forming cliffs, mesas, box canyons, and potholes. Many of the canyons and potholes are filled with water that has seeped from the Potholes Reservoir north of this unit. A long history of frequent range fires has turned almost all of this area into grassland, comprised mostly of Sandberg bluegrass and cheatgrass. A few protected pockets contain big sage and bluebunch wheatgrass or needle-and-thread grass. Most of the lakes have steep and rocky shorelines with very little wetland habitat. The department maintains several miles of graveled access roads as well as many boat launches and parking areas, primarily for public fishing.

Seep Lakes is just one of several Wildlife Areas in the Columbia Basin which is one of the most important waterfowl breeding grounds in Washington. Millions of other birds also use the waters and marshes for resting and feeding on their annual migrations along the Pacific Flyway. The thousands of small lakes, potholes, and seeps are home to Canada geese, mallards, redheads, canvasbacks, ringnecks, ruddy ducks, gadwalls, blue and greenwing teal, shovelers, pintails, goldeneyes, and wood ducks. Shorebirds abound and Caspian terns, pelicans, sandhill cranes, swans, and many other rare birds are seen. Ring-billed gulls, Brewer's, red-winged, and yellow-headed blackbirds, kildeer, meadowlarks, and horned larks are found. Game birds including pheasant, chukar and Hungarian partridge, and quail are common, though sage and sharp-tailed grouse have severely declined in numbers.

Coyotes are the most abundant predatory mammal. Jackrabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, muskrats, and a wide variety of mice and shrews occur. Mule deer occur in fringe areas where suitable habitat exists. Resident prairie falcons, red-tailed and Swainson's hawks, golden eagles, wintering bald eagles, colonies of burrowing owls, and the occasional snowy owl or gyrfalcon are also present. The vast expanse of water, cattail marshes, potholes, and wetlands offer a wide variety of water-related experiences. The fishing is outstanding, especially for bass, perch, sunfish, and crappie. Rainbow trout are stocked.

The 1,950-acre Winchester Lake Wildlife Area is 930 acres of land and 1,020 acres of water. The lake is actually a wide spot in the Winchester Wasteway. Average depth of the lake is around six feet. The surrounding landscape is relatively flat with the lake being in a natural low area. Most of the lake is surrounded by cattail and bulrush marsh. The uplands are a mix of tall wheatgrass or intermediate wheatgrass with big sage/bluebunch wheatgrass in some areas. The entire area is underlain with basaltic black sand. Agricultural lands border the east and west sides of the unit. County roads provide public access to the parking areas and gravel boat launches on the south and upper east sides of the lake. A large locust tree grove was planted by the department on the east side, as well as a small shrub plot on the north end.

Winchester Lake is just one of several Wildlife Areas in the Columbia Basin which is one of the most important waterfowl breeding grounds in Washington. Millions of other birds also use the waters and marshes for resting and feeding on their annual migrations along the Pacific Flyway. The thousands of small lakes, potholes, and seeps are home to Canada geese, mallards, redheads, canvasbacks, ringnecks, ruddy ducks, gadwalls, blue and greenwing teal, shovelers, pintails, goldeneyes, and wood ducks. Shorebirds abound and Caspian terns, pelicans, sandhill cranes, swans, and many other rare birds are seen. Ring-billed gulls, Brewer's, red-winged, and yellow-headed blackbirds, kildeer, meadowlarks, and horned larks are found. Game birds including pheasant, chukar and Hungarian partridge, and quail are common, though sage and sharp-tailed grouse have severely declined in numbers.

Coyotes are the most abundant predatory mammal. Jackrabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, muskrats, and a wide variety of mice and shrews occur. Mule deer occur in fringe areas where suitable habitat exists. Resident prairie falcons, red-tailed and Swainson's hawks, golden eagles, wintering bald eagles, colonies of burrowing owls, and the occasional snowy owl or gyrfalcon are also present. The vast expanse of water, cattail marshes, potholes, and wetlands offer a wide variety of water-related experiences. The fishing is outstanding, especially for bass, perch, sunfish, and crappie. Rainbow trout are stocked.