Fees and Permits
Approximately 27 percent of the Washington State Parks operating budget is funded through fees
and revenues collected from park visitors. Fees paid by visitors are used exclusively to
support the state parks system.
State sales tax is included in all fees listed below.
Fees are subject to change.
A Natural Investment permit
A permit is required at state parks systemwide for watercraft launching and trailer dumping
(included with campsite/overnight fee).
Daily permit: $7 ($5 at Bridgeport, Larrabee, Columbia Hills, Conconully,
Sacajawea and Steamboat Rock state parks).
Annual permit: $70 ($50 at Bridgeport, Larrabee, Columbia Hills, Conconully,
Sacajawea and Steamboat Rock state parks).
The permit may be used at multiple parks on the date of issue. Daily and annual permits are
available for purchase in person at State Parks headquarters at 1111 Israel Road S.W.,
Olympia, at the four region offices and at parks when staff is available. Annual permits
also are available online.
Regular Camping and Boating Fees
While the following regular fees apply throughout the state, facilities and amenities
vary from park to park.
Please note that the following general fee information is not customized for each
individual park, so not all fees will apply to all parks (for example, primitive campsite
and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations).
Basic camping fees are:
2009 Fees
Standard campsite $19 - $24*
A designated campsite served by nearby domestic water, sink waste, garbage disposal and flush comfort station.
Utility campsite $25 - $33*
A standard campsite with the addition of electricity. May have domestic water and/or sewer.
Primitive campsite $12 - $14
Campsite does not include a nearby flush comfort station. Primitive campsites may not have any amenities of a standard campsite. Sites accessible by motorized/non-motorized vehicles and water trail camping.
*Higher prices include an additional fee for popular destination parks and select premium campsites.
Extra overnight vehicle fee $10
Campsite fees include parking for one vehicle at the site. Additional vehicles parked at the campsite must be registered at check-in, and campers must pay $10 per extra vehicle per night.
Note: Maximum eight people per campsite.
Unattended vehicle overnight parking $10
Shower fee: 50 cents for a three-minute shower
Central Reservation System – non-refundable reservation fee:
- $6.50 for reservations made online.
- $8.50 for reservations made by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
The reservation fee does not cover changes to or canceling a reservation. Group facilities and vacation houses on the central reservation system may only be reserved by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Central Reservation System change and cancellation fee:
- $8.50 for changes/cancellations made online.
- $10.50 for changes/cancellations made by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
You may change or cancel a reservation online, even if you made the reservation via telephone. Exception: Vacation house, group camp and group day use facility reservations may only be changed or canceled by calling (888 ) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. Higher fees may apply if reservation is changed or canceled near arrival date. Please review details in our
reservation policies.
Advanced reservation of a group camp through a park not on central reservation system
$25 (non-refundable)
Facility fees based on $2.25 per person per night
Group day use
Facility fees based on $1.13 per person per day
Unique Rental Places
Overnight and day-use rates at unique accommodations and event locations in
Washington state parks. Many unique rental places offer seasonal discounts and
special offers. So, be sure to check our
special rates.
Overnight dock moorage
50 cents per foot ($10 minimum)
Overnight buoy moorage $10
Annual/Seasonal Permits
Annual Watercraft Moorage Permit
If you moor at docks in fee areas multiple nights each year,
an annual Watercraft Moorage Permit may save you money.
Valid Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.
Annual Moorage Permit $3.50 per foot ($50 minimum)
Allows moorage at all state park moorage sites.
Snowmobile registration
- Non-vintage snowmobile: $30
- Vintage snowmobile (sleds at least 30 years old): $12
Valid Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, includes seasonal snowmobile Sno-Park permit for towing
vehicle parked at designated snowmobile Sno-Parks. Snowmobiles are registered through the
Department of Licensing and registered agents.
Non-motorized Winter Sports Sno-Park Permits
Permits cost an additional dollar if purchased from a retail vendor instead of directly
from State Parks.
One-day permit $20 ($21 from retail vendor)
Allows one-day parking at all non-motorized winter sports Sno-Parks, including special
groomed trails areas.
Seasonal permit $40 ($41 from retail vendor)
Allows parking at all non-motorized winter sports Sno-Parks (although a Special Groomed
Trails Permit is also required at some parks; see below). Transferable between two vehicles
registered to the same household.
Special Groomed Trails permit $40 ($41 from retail vendor)
Required, in conjunction with seasonal permit above, for parking at designated special
groomed trails Sno-Parks with higher trail maintenance costs.
For more information on Sno-Park permits, including a list of vendors, visit our
Winter Recreation page.