Lake Lenore Caves State Park

Lake Lenore Caves State Park extends across 155 acres of basalt cliffs containing multiple shallow caves formed by ancient glacial floods.

The caves were shaped during the Missoula Floods of the last Ice Age, which eroded the basalt walls and created the present Channeled Scablands landscape.

Archaeological discoveries within the caves indicate Native American tribes, including the Yakama, Moses, and Columbia peoples, used these natural formations over generations.

Visitors need a Discover Pass to access the 2.1-mile round trip trail, which starts with steep steps and levels out among sagebrush to reach the cave entrances.

The largest cave lies 0.8 miles from the trailhead, measuring between 10 to 20 feet deep, and contains walls marked with distinct lichen patterns.

Location: Washington

Location: Grant County

Website: http://parks.state.wa.us/251/Dry-Falls

GPS coordinates: 47.46667,-119.51667

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:37