Hiway 97 Bridge (Wdfw) - Okanogan River
Oroville, Washington, United States
Hiway 97 Bridge on the Okanogan River provides access to a designated play spot for paddlers in the Oroville area of Washington. Located at coordinates 48.92139, -119.42139, this Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife managed site offers a specific area where kayakers and other paddle sport enthusiasts can practice and enjoy water skills.
The play spot designation indicates that this location is suitable for paddlers looking to work on technique or simply enjoy recreational paddling in a defined area. The proximity to Highway 97 makes this site relatively accessible for visitors traveling through north-central Washington. The Okanogan River at this location provides the water resource for paddling activities.
This WDFW-managed site represents a public paddling opportunity in a region where such designated spots serve both local paddlers and visitors exploring the area's waterways. The bridge crossing may serve as a notable landmark for locating and accessing this specific paddling area along the Okanogan River.