Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site
Also known as Steptoe Battlefield State Park, Steptoe Memorial State Park
2 notices: Burn Ban · Burn Ban No fires at any time — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(509) 337-6457
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Fire restriction Burn BanNo fires permitted at any time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert NotificationTown of Rosalia is currently on a Level 1 Evacuation Notice due to nearby fire activity, park may close as a result.
Posted by the park 2026-08-08. Official alert
Fire restriction Burn Ban No fires at any timeNo fires permitted at any time. Learn more about this Burn Ban alert
Posted by the park 2026-06-16. Official alert
Overview
In Whitman County, about 21 miles southeast of Cheney, Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site covers about 3 acres.
Visitors come for wildlife watching and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 8:00 a.m. - Dusk
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Entrance fees: Varies
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
Getting there
- Address
- S. Summit Loop
Rosalia, WA 99170 - Nearest town
- Cheney — about 21 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.2288, -117.3644
- Phone
- (509) 337-6457
- lewis.clark.trail@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology