Banks Lake
Water
Every drop of water in this 27-mile long reservoir was pumped up from the Columbia River using power from Grand Coulee Dam.

šŸ“œ Banks Lake is a 27-mile long artificial reservoir in the Grand Coulee, Washington, created by pumping water from the Columbia River using Grand Coulee Dam.
šŸ” It serves as a storage reservoir for the Columbia Basin (Irrigation) Project.

Why Go

🌊 Unique artificial lake formed in an ancient Ice Age channel
šŸŽ£ Recreational opportunities including marinas, boat ramps, and bait shops
šŸžļø Nearby Steamboat Rock State Park offers camping and hiking trails
šŸ“ø Scenic views of the Grand Coulee landscape

Tips

šŸš— Accessible via US Highway 2 and Washington State Route 155.
šŸ½ļø Amenities (lodging, food) available in Coulee City and Grand Coulee.
šŸ’” Consider a side-trip to Grand Coulee Dam.

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