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Coulee Dam, Washington
Visitor Information
Looking to visit Coulee Dam? This page contains all the information you need to plan your trip. Find out the location and how to get there. Be sure to visit the chamber of commerce for the latest events.
Population
Approximately1,100
Main Industries
90% of the population gain their livelihood in connection with the operation
of the dam.
Location
The city of Coulee Dam lies on the northern upstream side of Grand Coulee
Dam. It straddles both sides of the Columbia River, both above and below the
dam. The builders of the houses and businesses lying at the base of the
spillway appear to have placed their faith in the sturdiness of a dam built
to last thousands of years!
Getting to Coulee Dam
Road
Main routes in are WA-155 from the north and south, and WA-174 from the east
and west. Closest national highway is US2 to the south.
Air
Mansfield Airport is 63 miles to the west, and Wilbur Airport is 20 miles to
the southeast.
Rail
The daily Amtrak passenger service the
Empire Builder runs
between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. Nearby depot is in Ephrata, 60 miles
to the south.
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. 306 Midway Avenue, PO Box 760, Grand Coulee, WA 99133. Phone: 509-633-3074. E-mail.
Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center. Phone: 509-633-9265.
Located off Highway 155 at the base of the dam in Coulee City, the visitor center is open daily (except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers extended hours between Memorial Day and September 29. The center is fully accessible and features hands-on exhibits, an auditorium, Laser Light Show in the summer and restrooms.
Community Web Sites
Coulee
Community.com
This website features local news and a directory for Coulee Dam and the
surrounding area including the towns Banks Lake and Electric City.
News/Newspapers
The Star. PO Box 150, Coulee, WA 98133. Phone: 509-633-1350; Toll-free: 1-888-663-1350.
Attractions
Grand Coulee Dam
The mammoth dam stretches nearly a mile in length and is nearly 46 stories
tall and provides hydroelectric power for much of the western states of the
US and for British Columbia, Canada.
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Discover what to do and see in Lake Roosevelt NRA VIA the National Park
Foundation web site which also has photos and videos.
Franklin D
Roosevelt Lake NRA
The damming of the Columbia River created the 130-mile long Franklin D
Roosevelt Lake. Boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing all happen in
the lake.
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