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Set on the challenging white waters of the Cossatot River and known as “the Bright Spot of the Cossatot,” Gillham Lake is a calm lake surrounded by majestic mountains and verdant woodlands that offers a relaxing and tranquil recreational escape. Located in the counties of Howard and Polk, Gillham Lake was created after the construction of Gillham Dam in 1972 and offers several outdoor and recreational activities for visitors, including hiking, mountain biking, camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and swimming. Today, it is owned and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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