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Please note: A Burn Ban is in effect at all Washington State Parks and Properties at all times. Most camping parks are at a Burn Ban Level 1 or higher year-round. Most day-use only parks are designated No Fires Permitted at Any Time, unless they are equipped with fire rings or braziers. 
 

Burn Ban Level 1
  • Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.
  • Propane and gas grills allowed.
Burn Ban Level 2
  • Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas.
  • Gas and propane allowed.
  • Charcoal may be restricted.
Burn Ban Level 3
  • Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed.
  • No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
Burn Ban Level 4
  • No open flames of any type.
  • Internal RV stoves OK.
  • No smoking allowed.
  • Trails and undeveloped areas may be closed to entry.
No Fires at Any Time

No fires permitted at any time of year

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Part of the Park is Closed

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Due to freezing temperatures, the water to the campsites is shut off. Please fill up your RV/trailer with water before you arrive at the park.

 

Water Closure

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Due to a rise in the level of toxins produced by an algae bloom, Washington State Parks has closed Anderson Lake to fishing, boating, and swimming. Exposure to the toxins in the water can cause serious illness or death to people and pets. For more information on toxin levels please check with the Jefferson County Health Department.

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Vegetation has been cleared along the north Park boundary near campsites 20-24 and 73-75. Please be aware that these campsites will have reduced privacy.

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Technical climbing on Beacon Rock's east face is permanently closed for the protection of rare species, as well as cultural and historical resources.

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Clallam County PUD has a planned power outage beginning Thursday, November 30 at 11pm and ending on Friday, December 1 at 2am. The 3 hour outage will affect the entire park. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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Due to freezing temperatures, the water to the campsites is shut off. Please fill up your RV/trailer with water before you arrive at the park.

 

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Reservations for cabins and events at Cama Beach are paused until further notice to accommodate necessary maintenance. The park will remain open and all existing reservations will be honored. No new reservations will be accepted until further notice.

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We recently removed invasive blackberry and added native plantings in campsites 61-63. Please be aware that these campsites will have minimal vegetation and reduced privacy while we're waiting for the native plants to mature.

Part of the Park is Closed

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The Canyon Trail at Camano Island State Park has been closed indefinitely due a slide on a section of the trail. 

Boating and Moorage

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On Wednesday the 25th of October, the docks at Camano Island State Park will be pulled from the water until spring of 2024..

Part of the Park is Closed

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The Dalles Mt trailhead will be closed for the remainder of November and possibly into December 2023.  Parking lot is closed to visitors due to cattle grazing to reduce wildland fire fuels.. Dogs must remain on leash. Visitors may park off the road near trail crossing to access the upper loop.  Please be sure to close the gates behind you when entering or leaving the trail.

Part of the Park is Closed

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

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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. 

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

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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.

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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.

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The outdoor water spigots will be turned off at the Quarry Pond Campground for the remainder of the winter season.

You will need to bring water for personal use.

The restrooms will have running water throughout the winter.

Boating and Moorage

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Due to unsafe conditions, the Bowman Bay pier is closed indefinitely. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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The day-use area and restroom will be closed beginning November 15 though the end of February. The closure is due to flooding caused by rainfall and king tides. Sani cans are available near the shellfish beach trailhead north of the Dosewallips River Bridge. 

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There is controlled slash burning occurring at Fields Spring this week--Expect smoke and fire trucks on trails. 

 

We anticipate this to be going on until 11/17/2023.

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Due to possible freezing temperatures, the water at each campsite is turned off from November 1st through March 31st. A potable water supply is located in campsite #93.  Exact dates will depend on the weather.

Shellfish

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Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

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Alcohol is not permitted at Fort Simcoe State Park. This policy is strictly enforced throughout the park, including reserved picnic shelters.

 

Shellfish

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Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Shellfish

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Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Boating and Moorage

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The Fort Worden Boat Launch is closed indefinitely while Parks pursues a safer alternative for the area. Please use the Parks-managed launches at Fort Flagler and Mystery Bay state parks or boat launches operated by the Port of Port Townsend.

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Due to possible freezing temperatures, the water is now turned off at both campgrounds starting November 15th through March 15th. Exact dates are dependent upon the weather. A potable water supply is located near the entrance to the beach campground.

Part of the Park is Closed

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Due to early freezing temperatures the campground and day use at Wanapum Recreation Area will be closing October 24, 2023. The boat launch will remain open. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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Vehicle use on Recreation Trail, through the locked gate off Recreation Drive, is being restricted at this time; foot and bicycle access is allowed. This restricted access is to protect the natural and cultural resources we all care about as well as address on-going degradation of the trail. 

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The solar-powered charging station located at the Ginkgo Petrified Forest trailside museum is out of service. There is no estimated repair date at this time. 

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There is a higher-than-normal presence of ticks has been spotted on the island. Visitors are urged to take precautions when camping or hiking on the island. 

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Hyak Sled Hill is closed due to required snowfall, continue to check back for updates.

Construction

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Camping Loop A and the trail around it is closed due to construction. No camping will be allowed in that Loop. Please check back for further updates to be posted as construction continues.

Boating and Moorage

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The Ike Kinswa boat launch on Mayfield Lake ends abruptly due to a material wash out at the base of the concrete ramp. Use caution as this has resulted in a 10-inch drop at the end of the ramp.

Water Closure

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Due to Freezing Weather conditions camping loops B & C have the water supply turned off.

Water can be filled at the Potable Water spigot located by the Dump station.

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

 

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Joemma Beach campground closed for camping until May 15, 2024.

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Drinking water will not be available on Jones Island State Park until further notice.

Part of the Park is Closed

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Due to freezing temperatures, the water to the campsites is shut off. Please fill up your RV/trailer with water before you arrive at the park.

 

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By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, this park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.

 

 

Construction

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Major improvements to Lake Sammamish State Park’s Sunset Beach are ongoing. New picnic shelters and access trails will be added to revitalize popular community gathering place. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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The Homestead Trail will be closed until further notice due to trail washout. Contact Park staff for further information.

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In the fall, we continue to offer first come first served sites until a deep freeze is imminent; this usually occurs late-October. At that time water will be turned off in the campgrounds. All exterior water has been turned off. The Bathhouse is open year-round. Utility sites without water and walk-in camping will continue to be available until the snow flies or customer demand drops off; this usually occurs around mid-November. Please self-pay with cash or check and deposit in the pay station next to the bulletin board at the entrance to the campground.

During the winter season, we offer winter snow camping in a designated area of our South Park Day Use Parking Lot. RV utility hookups are not available. This area has firepits, picnic tables, a heated restroom, showers, potable water, and 2 covered shelters with wood stoves nearby. Please continue to check the Alerts or call the Park (509) 763-3101.

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The park wading pool is closed until further notice.

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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.

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Due to disrepair on the boardwalk, the trail off of Campsite 31 is closed until further notice.

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Sites subject to seasonal flooding: 228, 237, 238, 239, and 240.

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The Summit Road is closed for the winter season.

Shellfish

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Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Boating and Moorage

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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.

Burn Ban Level 2

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

Learn more about this Burn Ban alert

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Limited parking at Palouse Falls during high-use periods.

Parking at Palouse Falls State Park is limited during high-use periods, such as weekends and holidays. Turnaround for vehicles with trailers and RVs is very difficult during these times. We recommend visitors avoid bringing vehicles to the park during high-use periods.

Part of the Park is Closed

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All trails into the canyon and base of Palouse Falls are permanently closed. Venturing beyond designated viewing area and trails at the park is prohibited. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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Trail detours are in effect near Lower Crab Creek Rd due to several train trestle bridges damaged by fire in September of 2020. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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Snoqualmie Tunnel will be closing for the winter November 1. Projected reopening date is May 1. Weather dependent. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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Day use area closed from July 15, 2023 through October 31, 2023.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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The Penrose Point Trail will be closed until further notice due to dangerous hill erosion on a portion of the trail. A trail reroute has been planned to circumnavigate this area of the trail. 

 

Part of the Park is Closed

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The day-use restroom is closed for repairs. Portable toilets are available for use. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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Campsites 1-27 are closed for the winter. Visitors may first come, first served camp in sites 37-53. 

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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.

Burn Ban Level 2

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

Learn more about this Burn Ban alert

Part of the Park is Closed

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We are currently not accepting camping reservations at this time while the park undergoes planning and development efforts.  Updates will be posted on this page. 

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Phone lines and internet is currently down at Scenic Beach. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

As of 11 am 11/30/23 there is not an estimate to restore. 

Park is Completely Closed

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Seaquest State Park is completely closed due to repairs. If you had reservations at this park you will receive an email with information about your refund.

Boating and Moorage

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The moorage dock is permanently closed due to safety concerns related to age and structural deterioration. Park staff are currently researching options. 

 

The boat launch dock is open for use. There is a 15 minute time limit and the dock may not be used for moorage. The park offers six moorage buoys on a first come, first served basis. Moorage permits are available for purchase online. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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Campsites 65-86 will be closed beginning Monday, November 27 for staff to repair the restroom. Campsites 27-63 and the adjacent restroom will be open for standard  camping. Access to the boat launch will remain open. 

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The water has been turned off to all campsites.

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A road improvement project will begin at Steptoe Butte during the Spring of 2024. The park will be closed for several months during this process. Do look for updates on this website as the time draws near. 

The projected start date is expected to begin March, 2024. 

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Drinking water will not be available on Stuart Island State Park until further notice.

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Drinking water will not be available on Sucia Island State Park until further notice.

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The water has been turned off to all the campsites.

Park is Completely Closed

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Beginning December 1, 2023, Tolmie State Park will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays until March 2024.

Boating and Moorage

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Pier gangway is closed. Boat launch docks are pulled.

Part of the Park is Closed

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The campground will be opening on Thursday November 9, 2023 for first come, first served camping.

Part of the Park is Closed

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Due to freezing temperatures, the water to the campsites is shut off. Please fill up your RV/trailer with water before you arrive at the park.

 

Construction

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The trail is closed between MP 32 and 33 at Trestles 32 and 32.5 west of the Pluvius area. There is no easy access around these trestles on the trail in the immediate vicinity. Construction will begin in late March of 2023 to improve and re-deck these trestles.

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.

Park is Completely Closed

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Yakima Sportsman is completely closed for the season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks. The park will reopen April 16, 2024