Okanogan County is in north central Washington along the border with Canada. It is divided into four regions, each with its own tourism draws and geographical features, which are known as Methow Valley, Heart of Okanogan, North Okanogan, and the Columbia River Region. Most of the eastern section of the county is the Okanogan National Forest and ...read more
Okanogan County is in north central Washington along the border with Canada. It is divided into four regions, each with its own tourism draws and geographical features, which are known as Methow Valley, Heart of Okanogan, North Okanogan, and the Columbia River Region. Most of the eastern section of the county is the Okanogan National Forest and Sinlahekin Wildlife Recreation Area, just east of the Cascade Mountains. The Colville Reservation makes up the county's southeastern corner.
The county has a population of 41,000. A large percentage of residents live in the Heart of Okanogan Region near the county seat, also called Okanogan, and the largest city of Omak. Additional communities include Brewster, Nespelem, Oroville, Pateros, and Tonasket. This is the state's largest county by land area and cities are fairly well spread out.
Okanogan County is in north central Washington along the border with Canada. It is divided into four regions, each with its own tourism draws and geographical features, which are known as Methow Valley, Heart of Okanogan, North Okanogan, and the Columbia River Region. Most of the eastern section of the county is the Okanogan National Forest and Sinlahekin Wildlife Recreation Area, just east of the Cascade Mountains. The Colville Reservation makes up the county's southeastern corner.
The county has a population of 41,000. A large percentage of residents live in the Heart of Okanogan Region near the county seat, also called Okanogan, and the largest city of Omak. Additional communities include Brewster, Nespelem, Oroville, Pateros, and Tonasket. This is the state's largest county by land area and cities are fairly well spread out.