Rock Island
Leavenworth, Washington
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47°36'30.2"N 120°55'4.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Washington |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Leavenworth, Washington
- Head south on Evans St toward US-2 W (52 ft)
- Turn right onto US-2 W (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Icicle Rd (1.9 mi)
- Continue straight onto Icicle Creek Rd (6.5 mi)
- Continue onto Co Hwy 76/NF-7600Continue to follow Co Hwy 76(8.1 mi)
- Turn right onto NF-7609Destination will be on the left(305 ft)
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