Alerts

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

No fires permitted at any time.

All water activities are closed due to high water toxin levels. Do not recreate in or around the water.

Anderson Lake is known for algae blooms that can close fishing and water recreation on the lake. Exposure to the toxins in the water can cause serious illness or death to people and pets.

Please be advised that demolition on the cabin and group camp restroom will begin May 5^th. The restroom will be unavailable due to construction through the end of July – this timeline may be revised; we will update the alert as we are able. The back loop restroom and showers will be operational during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Moorage facility does not have power or sewer pump out until further notice.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

The park has shut off the water for winterization due to cold temperatures. It will re-open in March of 2025. There is a winter water supply next to the dump station available.

The Brooks Memorial Group Camp will be without running water due to underground water leakage and the need for repairs. The water will be turned off for the 2025 camping season. Potable water will be available at the dump station in the day use area, and group campers may utilize it. 

No fires permitted at any time.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission voted to keep the cabins at the park permanently closed where they currently sit. This was a difficult decision following an involved public process. Long-term planning, underway now through 2026, will evaluate the future of the park and other options for overnight accommodation. Day use in the park remains open, as does the Cama Center and café. Restrooms are not available in the lower beach area but are available in other parts of the park.
Visit the project page for more information and future opportunities for public input.

All shuttle services at Cama Beach are temporarily suspended. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Cape Disappointment camping and several day-use areas are expected to close Sept. 16, 2025 until at least April 30, 2026, when the park will undergo major construction. Camping reservations are unavailable for that time period. Please see our project page for more information.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

Wildfire fuel reduction measures using cattle are underway at Dalles Mt Ranch in an area that precludes access to the historic, "rusty car" that is not part of the park's designated trail system.  Visitors cannot visit the "rusty car" at this time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Partial Trail Closure due to flooding washout between lower Monumental Dam and Kahlotus, WA until further notice.

Parking is restricted to designated parking pads or overflow for all motorized vehicles. This includes motorized off-road vehicles (ORV) including ATV'S & UTV'S.

Non-street legal motorized off-road vehicles including motorcycles & ATVs are not permitted to operate within Conconully State Park.

Due to cold temperatures water and restroom facilities may be reduced during April and October. Hook up sites may be affected. Please call the park at (509)826-7408 for more information. 

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

Due to colder temperatures, water and restroom facilities may be reduced during April and October. Hook up sites may be affected. Please call the park at (509)775-3592 for more information.

No fires permitted at any time.

The Rosario Tide Pools may be closed due to the presence of a molting elephant seal. Please follow posted signage at the tide pools and do not approach.

Elephant seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Dosewallips State Park has shut off the water for the winter due to cold temperatures. It will re-open in March of 2025. The winter water supply is located near the dump station.

The day use area is also shut down for the winter. There are vault toilets available at Dosewallips Meadows Park, 1 mile to the north on 101 from the main park.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

No fires permitted at any time.

Effective March 1, a Discover Pass is required for day-use parking in all areas of Fort Worden Historical State Park, to include the upper campus. A Discover Pass can be purchased at the Fort Worden Park office, at the self-serve kiosk at the beach and at a new self-serve station being installed near the park's the main entrance. Learn about more ways to buy a Discover Pass here.

Find the latest information about operations and planning for the Fort Worden Upper Campus here. 

ADA Notice: The vertical lift for the Park Office/Ranger Station is out of commission. Call (360) 344-4412 or ring the bell at the bottom of the stairs for assistance.

Franklin Falls Sno-Park is temporarily closed until further notice due to staffing and safety concerns.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

Recreation Drive in Vantage will be allowing limited vehicle access until the EIS/CAMP process is complete. Trail limited to administrative, scientific activities, agency issued access permit for properties owners and OPDMD (other power-driven mobility device). Equestrian, foot and bicycle is allowed. Call (509) 968-5298.

For vehicle access from Recreation drive into Fish and Wildlife Lands, please use the green dot system out of the Whiskey Dick wildlife unit. WDFW Map. WDFW Contact Info. Equestrian, foot, and bicycle access is allowed. 

No fires permitted at any time.

Water chlorination in process for the next 30-45 days. Park drinking water may have a chlorine taste, but the water is safe to drink. Please contact the park office at (360) 267-4301 or email Grayland.Beach@PARKS.WA.GOV with any questions or concerns.

Effective 3/24/2025 (Between the hours of 8:00am - 2:00pm) you may now make a "same day" reservation for campsites. Reservations can be made online or by phone at (1-888-226-7688) or at the park office during office hours. Check-in time for all reservations is 2:30pm. Sites must be paid for before they are occupied.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

No drinking water will be available on James Island State Park until further notice. 

The long dock at Jarrell Cove will be closed for repairs with no public access August 18 - 29, 2025.

Drinking water is currently available at Jones Island Marine State Park for the Season.

Water on the North end of the island is off until further notice.

No fires permitted at any time.

The Swale Canyon section of Klickitat Trail will  remain closed due to construction until May 8th 2025.  On May 8th Swayle Canyon will reopen.

Closure is from Harms Road to Wahkiacus.

Kopachuck is closed to the public until July 5, 2025 for major construction of roads and buildings. Learn more and check for updates here.

The boat launch is closed today for a maintenance project. 

Due to a rockslide on SR 971, visitors will need to take Navarre Coulee Rd from US-97 ALT to reach the park. Read about the slide and learn more from WSDOT here. 

Staff is continuing winter cleanup efforts. The utility campground and standard campground are still closed. This message will be updated once each area is open for first-come, first-served. Reservations start May 15th. 

No fires permitted at any time.

Opening of the Day Use Area at Lewis & Clark Trail will be delayed due to improvements being made to the bathroom facilities. Construction remodel is expected to be completed in mid-to-late April.

No fires permitted at any time.

Lighthouse tours are cancelled from September 5, 2024, throughout the rest of the year during building maintenance.  Tours are anticipated to resume in April 2025.  

Avoid contact with mammals and birds.

There have been several cases of Avian flu throughout Washington State. Out of an abundance of caution, please do not touch living or deceased mammals and birds.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Effective for the 2025 season, Pampered Wilderness is no longer operating at Millersylvania State Park.

No fires permitted at any time.

The Sno-Park season ends at Mt. Spokane on April 1.  A Discover Pass is required for day use from April 1 – November 30.

Starting Oct. 15, the Summit Road will be closed to vehicles during the winter season. 

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Biologists will be outfitting moose with GPS radio collars to gain information about how the animals use the landscape and to assess the overall health and wellness of the local population. Park visitors can expect to see low flying helicopters and collared animals within the park.

More information about this study can be found at this WDFW blog post.

The Sno-Park season ends at Mt. Spokane on April 1.  A Discover Pass is required for day use from April 1 – November 30.

Starting Oct. 15, the Summit Road will be closed to vehicles during the winter season. 

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Biologists will be outfitting moose with GPS radio collars to gain information about how the animals use the landscape and to assess the overall health and wellness of the local population. Park visitors can expect to see low flying helicopters and collared animals within the park.

More information about this study can be found at this WDFW blog post.

The pier at Mystery Bay State Park will remain closed until further notice. During a routine inspection, it was discovered that the pier may not be safe for public access. The buoys, boat launch, and moorage docks remain open.  The marine pumpout station remains open seasonally April through October.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

No fires permitted at any time.

Nisqually State Park will be closed to the public beginning Jan. 26, 2025. There will be park closures through summer 2025 while crews complete the development of a trail system and building construction. We appreciate the patience of the community and visitors while this work is completed. Learn more about the project here.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

The Snoqualmie Tunnel at Hyak will close for the winter at dusk on Oct. 31. Tentatively, the tunnel will reopen May 2025, weather-dependent. 

No fires permitted at any time.

There is construction at the Kittitas Depot. This work starts on March 5, 2025, and ends on July 31, 2025. The work includes renovation of the existing depot. Part of the Kittitas trailhead will be closed. Parking will still be available on the east side of the trailhead. A detour will be in place between Railroad Ave. to Main St. 

Snoqualmie Tunnel at Hyak is closed for the winter. Tentatively, the tunnel will reopen May 2025, weather-dependent.  

Whittier, Roaring Creek, Cold Creek, and Keechelus Boat Launch parking lot bathrooms will be locked and closed for the winter. Weather-dependent, they will reopen in the spring as snow conditions melt. 

Yakima River bridge crossings near Lake Easton (east and west of Lake Easton) are closed for the winter. They will reopen in the spring as snow depth melts. 

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

The Snoqualmie Tunnel at Hyak will close for the winter at dusk on Oct. 31. Tentatively, the tunnel will reopen May 2025, weather-dependent. 

The use of motorized off road vehicles (ORVs) including ATVs and UTVs is not permitted at Pearrygin Lake State Park. For information on Okanogan County Roads open for ORV use visit the link below.

Due to colder temperatures water and restroom facilities may be reduced during April and October. Hook up sites may be affected. Please call the park at (509)996-2370 for more information. 

Entrance consolidation project has been completed. The east and west park entrances will be closed indefinitely to through traffic. Visitors may access the park through the new entrance at 625 Bear Creek Road.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

O'Sullivan and Perch Point areas are under a Level 1 Burn Ban.  

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Propane and gas grills allowed.

The park Dump Station is closed and winterized for the Off-Season. The day-use restroom is closed for repairs. Portable toilets are available for use. 

Day-use showers are closed until further notice. Showers are available in the campground. 

The trailer dump is closed until further notice.

The Kitchen Shelter will be closed beginning May 2025 through the end of September 2025 for restoration. 

Restoration in progress! Starting Monday, April 28th crews will begin working on restoring the riparian habitat along the Skagit River. Visitors can expect noise from tractors and mowers in the field area and along the river trails. Beach and trail access will not be affected. Visitors, please use caution around the large equipment. 

This restoration project includes removing invasive vegetation as well as planting native species that will help benefit the salmon and other creatures that share the park!

Water is shut off at the campsites until April 2025 due to winterization. Potable water will still be available at the dump station.

Please note: water will remain on in the deluxe cabins.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

No fires permitted at any time.

Beginning in April, Parks will complete a 340-acre forest health treatment in the area between Seven Mile Road and Carlson Road. Trailhead and trail closures will be in place throughout the project area. Work will be completed by June 30, 2025. See the project area map, learn more about the project and check for updates here.

Construction will begin on the new Knothead Valley Trailhead and Parking Area in April. During the construction process, the Knothead Loop Trail will be periodically closed in the construction area and hikers may not be able to complete the loop. Learn more here. 

Avoid contact with mammals and birds.

There have been several cases of Avian flu throughout Washington State. Out of an abundance of caution, please do not touch living or deceased mammals and birds.

There are a number of projects in development in the campground area of the park, some resulting from flooding and erosion impacts. While the campground is closed, we are taking this opportunity to reevaluate camping within the park. We will have more information available as this work progresses.

The Mount Saint Helens Visitor Center will be temporarily closed from Sept. 30, 2024 to mid-May 2025 for a complete update of its exhibits. The Wetland Haven Trail on Silver Lake and the parking lot will remain open.  Please call (360) 274-0962 or email silver.lake@parks.wa.gov for updates on interpretive programming outdoors this winter and spring.

There is a land slide on the access road to Segelsen Creek Sno-Park. The road is still passable but please use extreme caution at this time.

Water is now turned on in the park. 

The lower loop showers will be closed, due to the ventilation heating system which is resulting into a steam and sanitation issue. The toilet stalls and sinks are still available.

No fires permitted at any time.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Trails within Squak Mountain State Park are completely closed due to storm damage. The following trails are currently closed: Old Griz Trail, Phil's Creek Trail, and Eastside Trail. Please use caution while hiking within the park. If you were planning to come for the day, please check in with park staff or plan a visit one of our other parks.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Osborn Bay Campgrounds are under a Level 1 Burn Ban.  

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Propane and gas grills allowed.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Steptoe Butte is completely closed due to road wash out until further notice. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks. 

Steptoe Butte will be closed for a road improvement project beginning late May or early June 2025. Repaving this road will improve the visitor experience, access and safety. Anticipated completion will be September 30th, 2025. Keep checking this website for updates. 

Drinking water is available at Stuart Island Marine State Park for the Season.

Drinking water is not currently available at Shallow Bay on Sucia Island Marine State Park.  Please remember to bring drinking water with you on your stay.

Drinking water is available at Sucia Island Marine State Park for the season.

This Sno-park is temporarily closed for the 2024-2025 season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

The east side of Twin Harbors State Park is closed seasonally due to flooding from October through June.

The west side of Twin Harbors State Park is still open and has campsites, yurts, and cabins.

No fires permitted at any time.

Trestles 32 and 32.5 are completed and open. However, trail surface improvements in this area are scheduled to occur late 2024.

The trail is closed at MP 38.5 west of Lebam due to a washout. Planning, permitting, and design of a bridge to span the washout is currently in progress.

The trail is closed between MP 48-49 at Trestle 48, east of Heckard Rd. The trestle and adjacent trail are unsafe for use due to erosion.

No fires permitted at any time.

The trailer dump at Yakima Sportsman is closed due to repairs. 

The message will be updated once an opening date has been established.

There is ongoing construction along the Levy trail. This is a long-term ecosystem restoration project conducted by the federal government, scheduled until late 2027. The work includes large equipment driving up and down the Levy trail. Expect extra noise near areas along the Levy trail and campsites 17 - 36.