Overview
Omak is a city in the North Central Cascades of Washington State.
4 things to do · 5 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Omak
Omak Lake
A public beach is located at the north end of the lake, along with boat access.
Okanogan Valley Golf Club
12 Tribes Omak Casino
Omak Stampede
A large and festive annual rodeo. It includes the Suicide Race, where horses and riders go down a 62% slope that runs for 225 ft into the Okanogan River. This downhill racing aspect of the rodeo experience isn't for ever…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Leavenworth)
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.
- EAT Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee — 77 mi away. Directions
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 108 mi away (major hub). Directions
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 Omak Lake, 12 Tribes Omak Casino
- Lunch Breadline Cafe
- Afternoon Okanogan Valley Golf Club, Omak Stampede
- Dinner Rancho Chico
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Go next
- St Mary's Mission, on the Colville Indian Reservation
- Conconully State Park in Conconully, 22 mi north
- Loup Loup Ski Bowl, near Twisp on WA-20
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