For staff training, the Tumwater Headquarters lobby and Information Center will be closed on Friday, Dec. 1. We will not be taking appointments during this time. Our Information Center will not be answering phone calls, but you can leave a voicemail. Or, email infocent@parks.wa.gov.
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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.
No fires permitted at any time of year
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.
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.
The Canyon Trail at Camano Island State Park has been closed indefinitely due a slide on a section of the trail.
On Wednesday the 25th of October, the docks at Camano Island State Park will be pulled from the water until spring of 2024..
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.
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.
Non-street legal motorized off-road vehicles including motorcycles & ATVs are not permitted to operate within Conconully State Park.
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.
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.
Due to unsafe conditions, the Bowman Bay pier is closed indefinitely. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
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.
Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.
Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Homestead Trail will be closed until further notice due to trail washout. Contact Park staff for further information.
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.
Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.
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.
Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Learn more about this Burn Ban alertLimited 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.
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.
Trail detours are in effect near Lower Crab Creek Rd due to several train trestle bridges damaged by fire in September of 2020.
Snoqualmie Tunnel will be closing for the winter November 1. Projected reopening date is May 1. Weather dependent.
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.
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.
Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Learn more about this Burn Ban alertThe 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.
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.
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.