The Sagebrush Flat unit is located 15 miles north of Ephrata and encompasses 3,740 acres. As the name suggests, the area is dominated by mature sagebrush. Numerous shrubsteppe dependent animals make their home here including the white-tailed rabbit, sage grouse, sage thrasher and sage sparrow among others.
Viewing Opportunities
Birds
Birds of Prey
Eagles
Songbirds
Upland Birds
Waterfowl
Mammals
Deer
Small Mammals
Other
Butterflies
Reptiles/Amphibians
Wildflowers
How to Get Here
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Map and Driving Directions
Access Site #1
Driving Directions From Ephrata: Travel Hwy 28 to its intersection with 1st Ave. NW. Turn north onto 1st Ave NW (!st Ave NW becomes Sagebrush Flat/Moses Coulee Rd at Ephrata city line). Travel north approximately 16.5 miles. At its intersection with Douglas County Road 8 SE turn east onto Road 8. Travel approximately 1.6 to gate.
Parking/Restroom Information There is no parking area and no restroom facilities.
Access Site #2
Driving Directions From US Highway 2:
Travel Hwy 2 to its intersection with Sagebrush Flat/Moses Coulee Rd. Turn south onto Sagebrush Flat/Moses Coulee Rd. Travel south approximately 7.5 miles. At its intersection with Douglas County Road 8 SE turn east onto Road 8. Travel approximately 1.6 to gate.
Parking/Restroom Information There is no parking area and no restroom facilities.
Unique Features
This is the only location in Washington where a rare plant, puzzling rockcress, is known to exist.
A Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass
is required on all WDFW lands. Learn more at DiscoverPass.wa.gov
The Sagebrush Flat unit is located 15 miles north of Ephrata and encompasses 3,740 acres. As the name suggests, the area is dominated by mature sagebrush. Numerous shrubsteppe dependent animals make their home here including the white-tailed rabbit, sage grouse, sage thrasher and sage sparrow among others. 
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