Ankeny #1 (Wdfw) - Banks Lake
Washington, United States
Ankeny #1 is a paddle location situated on Banks Lake in Washington state. The site is maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, indicating it is a managed public area for water recreation. The coordinates place it in central Washington at approximately 47.64 degrees north latitude and 119.32 degrees west longitude.
The location functions as a play spot, making it suitable for paddlers seeking areas designed for skill practice and recreational paddling activities. Banks Lake itself is a substantial reservoir created by the Grand Coulee Dam, offering varied water conditions across its length. Paddlers visiting Ankeny #1 can expect access to waters managed for both recreational use and wildlife management purposes.
This WDFW-managed site provides a public access point for kayakers, canoeists, and other paddle sport enthusiasts exploring the Banks Lake area. The play spot designation suggests the waters here may offer particular features or conditions appealing to intermediate paddlers or those looking to practice techniques in a designated area.