Overview
Waterville is a city in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State.
1 sights · 3 things to do
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Best things about Waterville
Badger Mountain Ski Area
A small volunteer-run ski area on the northeastern flank of Badger Mountain, with one T-bar, two rope tows, and sledding. The resort has a relatively low elevation, of 3,145 ft, and does not usually receive adequate snow…
Daroga State Park
A 127-acre camping park with 1.5 miles of Columbia River shoreline on the elevated edge of the desert "scablands." The park features camping activities and water-sport access in a unique and beautiful outdoor environment…
Douglas County Museum
Douglas Creek B.L.M. Recreation Site
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 — 18 mi away. Directions
- YKM Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field, Yakima — 78 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 105 mi away (major hub). Directions
US Highway 2 (US-2) connects Waterville to Wenatchee and Coulee City.
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 Douglas County Museum, Douglas Creek B.L.M. Recreation Site
- Afternoon Badger Mountain Ski Area, Daroga State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
US Highway 2 (US-2) connects Waterville to Wenatchee and Coulee City.
See
Do
Do Badger Mountain Ski Area
A small volunteer-run ski area on the northeastern flank of Badger Mountain, with one T-bar, two rope tows, and sledding. The resort has a relatively low elevation, of 3,145 ft, and does not usually receive adequate snow until January. The ski area has one small lodge. Badger Mt. advertises the "Lowest Priced Lift Ticket in North America".
Do Daroga State Park
A 127-acre camping park with 1.5 miles of Columbia River shoreline on the elevated edge of the desert "scablands." The park features camping activities and water-sport access in a unique and beautiful outdoor environment. Lots of sunshine combine with water activities to make this desert park a delight to visitors.
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