Things to See & Do

Ferry County Historical Society & Museum

Ferry County Fair

Ferry County Fair Carousel

Ansorge Hotel & Museum

Stonerose Fossil Site

Eagle Track Raceway

Kettle River Music Festival – early August

Republic Brewing Company – Live Music and Brews!

Ferry County Rail Trail

Lakes Information

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | Lowland Lakes

Curlew Lake

Guide to Curlew Lake

WDFW Curlew Lake data

Non-motorized Snow areas:

Deer Creek Nordic Park

• Dual tracks skate lane 9 kilometers;
• marked un-groomed trails;
• dog-friendly trails;
• sanitary facilities;
• ski patrol instruction area;
• campground;
• scenic view points.

6.1 miles of groomed. 30+ miles of ungroomed

Download the Map: Deer-Creek-Nordic PDF (state.wa.us) 

Grooming Claendar for Deer Creek Nordic area (PDF)

Deer Creek Nordic Park connects to Kettle Crest Trail (ungroomed).

Sno-Park Permit required Nov. thru Apr. or as posted. Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

Please note: After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

Sherman Pass ungroomed ski area

50 miles: Backcountry experience

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

Special Events: Sno-Park is open to all visitors during special events. Arrive early to secure a parking space. When parking lot is full, please proceed to the next Sno-Park.

Download the Sherman Pass Ski Area map (PDF)

Rail Trail, 26 miles

Visit the Rail Trail website and learn more about one of our area’s most celebrated recreation areas!

Motorized Sno Parks:

Ferry County Snowmobile Trails

Visit the Northeast Washington Trails Website

Golden Tiger

• 7 miles Just outside of Republic city limits off of HWY 20
• parking area Connects to Rail Trail (non-motorized)

Albian Hill Sno-Park

• 32 miles of groomed trails
• Trail system 32 miles
• Sanitary facility

Sno-Park Permit required November thru April or as posted.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

Download the Albian Hill Map (PDF)

Grooming Calendar – Albian Hill

Empire Lake 

• Trail system 57 miles groomed
• Vault toilet
• snow play area along trail

Download the Empire Lake Map (PDF)

Grooming Calendar – Empire Lake

Hall Creek

• 38 miles of groomed trails
• vault toilet

Download the Hall Creek Map (PDF)

Grooming Calendar – Hall Creek

Scatter Creek

• 63 miles
• Elevation: 2,205 feet
• 5 spaces
• No sanitary facilities
• Directions: South of Republic. Highway 21 south to USFS Road 53/Scatter Creek Road
• No Sno-Park permit required. Staging area, available parking depends on conditions.

Download the Scatter Creek Map (PDF)

Bonaparte Sno-Park

• 52 miles (17.8 miles from republic)  
• Sanitary facilities available at the sno-park.
• Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted

Download the Bonaparte map (PDF)

Grooming Calendar – Bonaparte

Find passes and permits: Colville National Forest – Passes & Permits (usda.gov)

More Information: Discover Northeast Washington this Winter (Scenicwa.gov)