Spring Creek Hatchery State Park

"The Hatchery" redirects here. For the audiovisual production company in the United States, see The Hatchery (company).

Spring Creek Hatchery State Park is a public recreation area lying within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area on Route 14 in Skamania County, Washington.^[1] The state park occupies ten acres (4.0 ha) directly across the Columbia River from Hood River, Oregon. It offers excellent windsurfing and kiteboarding opportunities, as well as picknicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The park lies next to the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery, which offers interpretive programs and self-guided tours.^[1][2]

Spring Creek Hatchery State Park
Windsurfers on the Columbia River as seen from Hood River, Oregon
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Location	Skamania, Washington, United States
Coordinates	45°43′42″N 121°32′33″W
Area	10 acres (4.0 ha)
Established	Unspecified
Operator	Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website	Spring Creek Hatchery State Park

The 5-acre windsurfing area is sometimes known as "The Hatchery" or "The Hatch".^[3][4] The rough water is considered expert-level.^[3][5]