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Steptoe Butte Reopens After Yearlong Closure for Road Work
The iconic Washington landmark will welcome visitors again this Sunday.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Steptoe Butte State Park in Colfax, Washington will reopen this Sunday after being closed for over a year primarily for a repaving project on the road leading to the summit. The park was initially closed following a flood in late February 2025, and crews then began the road work last spring, leading to several delays in getting the butte back open to the public.
Why it matters
Steptoe Butte is an iconic natural landmark in eastern Washington, offering stunning 360-degree views from its 3,612-foot summit. The yearlong closure has disrupted tourism and recreation in the region, and the reopening will be a welcome return of this popular outdoor destination.
The details
The road work project involved repaving the winding road that leads visitors up to the top of Steptoe Butte. Officials in Olympia, the state capital, have confirmed that the repairs are now complete and the park will reopen to the public this Sunday.
- Steptoe Butte State Park was closed in late February 2025 following a flood.
- Crews began repaving the road to the summit in spring 2025.
- The park will reopen to visitors this Sunday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Steptoe Butte State Park
A Washington state park that features the iconic Steptoe Butte, a 3,612-foot landmark in eastern Washington offering panoramic views of the surrounding region.
Olympia
The capital city of the state of Washington, where state officials confirmed the reopening of Steptoe Butte State Park.
The takeaway
The reopening of Steptoe Butte State Park will restore access to one of Washington's most scenic natural attractions, allowing visitors to once again enjoy the panoramic views from the summit after a yearlong closure for necessary road repairs.
