Big Meadow Lake Campground near Ione, Washington
Ione,Washington
48.72630300353, -117.56263699951
6.7 miles W of Ione, Washington
GPS: 48°43'34.7"N 117°33'45.5"W
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State: Washington

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This campground is equipped with tent/trailer sites, interpretive trails, boat launch, and a nice fishing dock. Some campsites are private and some with a lake view. This campground is good for wildlife viewing especially around the lake. Nearby is the Hess Homestead Cabin which is day use only, first come first serve.

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From Ione, Washington

  1. Head west on Main St toward S 2nd Ave (174 ft)
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S 2nd Ave (318 ft)
  3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Houghton St (0.3 mi)
  4. Turn left at Grinnell St (0.2 mi)
  5. Turn left onto 8th Ave/Cedar Creek Rd (0.5 mi)
  6. Turn right onto Stecker Rd (2.5 mi)
  7. Turn left onto Meadow Creek Rd (4.7 mi)
  8. Turn left onto Settlers Way (0.4 mi)
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From Ione,WA on SR 31 go west on Houghton Rd and follow the lake signs until reaching County Road 2695, then about 5 miles to the lake. 

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