Davenport, Washington travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Davenport is a rural city of 1,800 people (2020) in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington. It serves as the seat of and a hub for business, medical and educational services in Lincoln County.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Davenport

Fort Spokane

Set in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area at the confluence of the Spokane and Columbia rivers, this site was a US army fort, then an Indian boarding school and a hospital.

Lincoln County Historical Museum

Artifacts from Lincoln County's history.

Davenport Water Park

A small municipal water park.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Spokane)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
PUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman — 80 mi away. Directions

US Highway 2 (US-2) passes through Davenport, between Coulee City and Spokane.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Lincoln County Historical Museum, Davenport Water Park
Afternoon Fort Spokane
Evening Some Like it Hot! Espresso

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Get in

US Highway 2 (US-2) passes through Davenport, between Coulee City and Spokane.

By plane

Go Davenport Municipal Airport

A general aviation airport.

⚠ Last checked Oct 2019 — confirm before you go

Maps

See

See Fort Spokane

Set in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area at the confluence of the Spokane and Columbia rivers, this site was a US army fort, then an Indian boarding school and a hospital.

📍 44150 District Office Ln N🕒 May-Sep☎ +1 509-754-7893Checked Sep 2025

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