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Welcome to Lakeview
This eastern Washington oasis located in the heart of Lincoln
County offers more than 10,000 acres of public land
managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This
area is managed for its wildlife habitat, seasonal livestock
grazing, as well as for recreational opportunities.

Getting There

Located 8 miles north of Odessa, Washington. Take Highway
21 north from Odessa, go 2 miles to Lakeview Ranch Road,
turn left and travel 5 miles on a gravel road to Lakeview
Ranch. Plan for a drive of one to two hours from Spokane.

Geology

This unique area sits at the confluence of the Lake Creek and
Crab Creek coulees. This is part of the vast Channeled
Scablands of eastern Washington, named for the coulees, buttes,
and potholes carved by the Missoula Floods over 12,000 years
ago. Today, you see evidence of these floods in the outcrops of
ragged and scarred Columbia River Basalt bedrock stripped of
topsoil. The floods also formed small pothole lakes, canyons
and wet meadows. The wheat fields seen today are on higher
ground that was not affected by raging flood waters.

Recreational Activities

You'll find quiet picnic and camping areas with views of Pacific
and Walter Lakes. Corrals at the ranch are usually available for
trail horses overnight, There’s a boat launch and fishing dock east
of the ranch along the Pacific Lake shoreline. Pacific Lake is
stocked annually with Rainbow trout. For season regulations
about fishing or hunting on public lands in the Lakeview area,
contact the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Odessa to Pacific Lake trail winds for 12.5 miles through shrub-
steppe uplands and the Lake Creek Canyon between the small
town of Odessa and Pacific Lake/Lakeview Ranch. Signs in
downtown Odessa will direct you to the trailhead. Nearly 3.5 miles
of the trail's north section are open for motorized vehicle use.

The geologically unique Odessa Craters site is 5 miles north of
Odessa, off Highway 21. Stroll along a one-quarter mile barrier-
free trail and look into Cache Crater, or hike a 1.5-mile trail loop
passing by Rock Rose, Wild Garden, and Amphitheater Craters.

Wiloflowers

At first glance, Lakeview’s sagebrush slopes may look
parched and barren, but with a closer look you'll see that
wildflowers flourish here. One of the most vivid spring flowers

is daggerpod, featuring showy lavender blossoms succeeded by
long pointy fruit, Early spring visitors may also spot several
species of desert-parsley in bloom, with their ball-like clusters
of tiny white or yellow flowers. Bitterroot is scattered across
the shallow soil areas, its tufts of green fleshy leaves appearing
early in spring and vanishing before its pink flowers open in
May. Over the summer, several wild buckwheat shrubs add
color to the Lakeview landscape.

Wildlife

Lakes and springs that dot the area are ideal places to watch
wildlife. American Coot, as well as Redhead and Ruddy ducks,
frequent wetlands. In the grasslands, you might see or hear the
noisy Killdeer as it nests and rears its young throughout the
summer. You may spot a Ferruginous hawk, sage grouse, or an
American white pelican. As you walk along the lakes or springs,
watch for painted turtles and tiger salamanders. Check along
the ground for badger burrows. Mule deer often browse along
the uplands and sometimes you can catch a glimpse of a coyote.
Look upon the rocks and you may spy a short-horned lizard. Be
careful where you walk...rattlesnakes have been seen in the area.

Cul tural

Native people relied on the land for thousands of years. They
traveled spring and summer to rivers to catch fish, to wetlands
and dry hillsides to dig roots, and to mountains for berries and
deer meat. In the winter, they lived in the lowlands in mat-
covered houses. Many roots, berries, and other resources
used those many years ago are still found here and continue to
be used today by descendants of these “First Peoples.”

“We hope you enjoy your visit tothe
Lakeview area. Come back again.”

For more information, contact:
Spokane BLM District

1103 N. Fancher * Spokane, WA 99212
Phone: 509/536-1200

Check our website for other recreational
opportunities and periodic updates:
www.or.blm.gov/spokane

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It is unlawful to trespass on private lands. State hunting and fishing regulations
apply to private lands. Landowners are not required to post or fence their
lands. Check with private landowners before entering their property.

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