Calendar of Events & Meetings

Nature Backpack program

Looking for a fun, educational activity for the entire family?

There are now Nature Backpacks available for check-out at Bay View State Park! Each backpack includes educational materials and a set of kid-friendly tools to help young explorers learn about nature. Inside, you’ll find binoculars, observation tools, colored pencils, a field journal, books, activities and more.

Visit us at the Bay View Registration Station to request a Nature Backpack. You can borrow a backpack for either 48 hours or one week.

Borrow one today and let the fun begin!

Explore. Discover. Investigate.

Geocaching Adventure Labs

Visit Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks for a digital treasure hunt!

Designed similar to existing geocaching activities, Adventure Labs will guide you through the parks as you solve questions using physical features within the landscape.

To begin an Adventure, download the official Geocaching Adventure Lab app for your iPhone or Android phone and create a free account.

All 10 Washington State Parks in Island County have their own custom Adventure Labs. Click the link to learn more.

Cama Beach Nature Backpack program

Looking for a fun, educational activity for the entire family?

There are now Nature Backpacks available for check-out at Cama Beach State Park! Each backpack includes educational materials and a set of kid-friendly tools to help young explorers learn about nature. Inside, you’ll find binoculars, observation tools, colored pencils, a field journal, books, activities and more.

Visit us at the Cama Beach Welcome Center to request a Nature Backpack. The Welcome Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. You can borrow a backpack for either 48 hours or one week.

Borrow one today and let the fun begin!

Explore. Discover. Investigate.

Cama Beach Cafe Valentine's Dinner

Bring your sweetheart to the Cama Beach Cafe for a special 4-course Valentine’s Dinner and wine pairing!

When you arrive you will be presented with a glass of bubbly to start the evening! Then relax and listen to a local musician as you enjoy your chef-inspired meal.

Vegetarian option available. 4-Course Dinner $99 per person with wine pairing - non alcoholic wine pairing available.

Wine, taxes, and gratuity are all included in price.

Hosted by the Cama Beach Cafe

Toy boat workshop

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse to learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

Toy boat workshop

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse to learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

Sound Water Stewards - Look Beyond the Clue Ball

Drop by the Cama Center for an educational scavenger hunt and fun activities during Glass Quest. Learn about the amazing things you can find in the parks while Questing.

You’ll be able to view live barnacles feeding, see forest items under the microscope, create fun nature crafts, and join a scavenger hunt!

You can even make binoculars to get a better view of nature and wildlife in the park!

Get your Kind Quester form stamped for the Glass Quest's glass ball drawing.

Hosted by Sound Water Stewards

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

Toy boat workshop

Stop by The Center for Wooden Boats boathouse to learn how to build a wooden toy boat.

The best part? You get to bring it home as a souvenir!

$5 suggested donation.

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

Geocaching Adventure Labs

Visit Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks for a digital treasure hunt!

Designed similar to existing geocaching activities, Adventure Labs will guide you through the parks as you solve questions using physical features within the landscape.

To begin an Adventure, download the official Geocaching Adventure Lab app for your iPhone or Android phone and create a free account.

All 10 Washington State Parks in Island County have their own custom Adventure Labs. Click the link to learn more.

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

The Great Northwest Glass Quest

Join a community-wide treasure hunt on Camano Island and in Stanwood!

Find a special clue ball at one of the participating parks and businesses and you will win a limited-edition hand-blown glass float!

You’ll be able to search for clue balls on designated trails within Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. Please see the attached maps.

Clue balls will only hidden on highlighted trails, and will be within arm’s reach of the trail.

Clue balls will never be hidden on the beach at Cama. And they will never be near any buildings at either State Park.

At Camano Island State Park, they can also be hidden on highlighted beach areas.

Just remember – you need only your eyes to look. Please do not disturb any tree stumps or vegetation. And please do not go off trail.

Thank you for helping us protect the sensitive ecosystem and habitat along our trails!

Happy Questing!

Family in Nature

Family in Nature

Forest Walk

Bird Walk

Forest Walk

Family in Nature

Family in Nature

Forest Walk

Learn Bioluminescence with the Friends of Fort Flagler

Cougars in Jefferson County

Ranger Guided Snowshoe Hike

Meet at Lake Wenatchee North Park Entrance and tag along with our park staff as they snowshoe 1.3 miles along the Wenatchee River, the shores of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points, nature interpretation, and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. Call ahead to reserve your spot on the hike! (509) 763-3101

Ranger Guided Snowshoe Hike

Meet at Lake Wenatchee North Park Entrance and tag along with our park staff as they snowshoe 1.3 miles along the Wenatchee River, the shores of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points, nature interpretation, and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. Call ahead to reserve your spot on the hike! (509) 763-3101

Ranger Guided Snowshoe Hike

Meet at Lake Wenatchee North Park Entrance and tag along with our park staff as they snowshoe 1.3 miles along the Wenatchee River, the shores of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points, nature interpretation, and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. Call ahead to reserve your spot on the hike! (509) 763-3101