Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

A circular pit surrounded by trees and a wooden fence. It is lined with stones and in the middle is a round stone with a hole in it. This is where the flame of Flaming Geyser was once constantly burning.
An open kitchen shelter full of picnic tables with trees in the background
A wooden sign reading Flaming Geyser State Park Welcome and bearing the Washington State Parks Shield
A person stands in olive green river water holding a leash for a dog that is retrieving a stick.
A wide shot of a shallow river with people getting ready to float and steering a paddleboard in the distance. Thick trees rise in the background.

Flaming Geyser State Park

23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn, WA 98092

Set on a glorious stretch of the Green River east of Auburn, this suburban jewel known for wooded hiking, horse trails, expansive fields for play and places to view the fall salmon runs.

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses Allowed

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Visitors planning to recreate on the Green River are advised that the water temperatures can be extremely cold. It is recommended that you follow Cold Water Safety rules. 

Park alcohol policy

Alcohol is strictly prohibited in all areas at Flaming Geyser State Park. For more information please visit our Rules and Regulations page.

Activities

Bird Watching

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

Horseback Riding

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Kayaking

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Restrooms

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Parking

Playgrounds

Volleyball

Interpretive Opportunities

Accessible Trails

Equestrian Trails

Hiking Trails

Park features

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Creek

Field

Forest

Freshwater

Meadow

River

Seasonal Wildflowers

Wetland

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses Allowed

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Visitors planning to recreate on the Green River are advised that the water temperatures can be extremely cold. It is recommended that you follow Cold Water Safety rules. 

Park alcohol policy

Alcohol is strictly prohibited in all areas at Flaming Geyser State Park. For more information please visit our Rules and Regulations page.

Map & visitor guide

47.27744293, -122.0244675

Picnic and day use 

There are 200 unsheltered picnic tables available first come, first served. There are four reservable shelters, each accommodating groups up to 50. Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

Your group may need a Special Activity Permit for your event if your group exceeds 20 people (including shelter rentals) or if your event is a wedding. Please contact the park to apply (253) 735-8839.

Trails

Flaming Geyser has 4.3 miles of hiking and one mile of horse trails

Water activities

You'll enjoy many water activities at Flaming Geyser, including freshwater fishing, kayaking, whitewater kayaking (for advanced-level paddlers) and swimming in designated areas.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.