Fields Spring State Park, State park in Asotin County, Washington
Fields Spring State Park is a forested area covering about 828 acres in the Blue Mountains, reaching elevations of about 4,500 feet at Puffer Butte. The land features a dense mix of Douglas fir and white fir trees along with other vegetation that covers the rugged mountain terrain.
Fields Spring State Park was developed by members of the local chapter of the Isaac Walton League together with workers of the Works Progress Administration, who built its early facilities. In the late 1950s and early 1960s a private ski club ran a rope tow for alpine skiing in the park. The sources give no founding date of 1930.
The park's retreat centers carry the name Wohelo, a camp term coined from the words work, health and love. The grounds were first developed by the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League together with Works Progress Administration crews, whose labor shaped the trails and facilities visitors use today.
The park offers 20 tent spaces for tents and RVs up to about 30 feet long, with restrooms and shower facilities available. The grounds are relatively straightforward to navigate, though you should prepare for mountainous terrain and changing weather conditions.
In the 1970s, a large portion of the tree population had to be removed after a pest outbreak caused widespread damage to the forest. This drastic change shaped how the park looks today and later allowed for replanting with new growth.
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