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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 Levels

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.
Burn Ban Level Graphic Chart

Burn Ban Level Graphic Chart PDF

Burn Ban Level Graphic Chart Translations

The following links lead to downloadable PDFs of our Burn Ban Level information translated into six languages.

Fire Danger Level Poster in Spanish - Español

Fire Danger Level Poster in Korean - 한국인

Fire Danger Level Poster in Chinese - 中国人

Fire Danger Level Poster in Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt

Fire Danger Level Poster in Russian - Русский

Fire Danger Levels Poster in Ukranian - українська

 

 
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Part of the Park is Closed

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Cape Disappointment camping is closed entirely until late spring 2026 while the park undergoes major renovations. 

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, North Head Lighthouse area, Beard's Hollow, Waikiki Beach and the North Jetty will remain open during this closure.  Please feel free to contact the park if you have questions.

 

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.

Part of the Park is Closed

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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. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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The Swale Canyon portion of the Klickitat Trail will be closed for fire danger from June 21 through October 8 every season.

 

Part of the Park is Closed

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The Summit Road is closed to vehicle access, as several inches of snow now blanket the park above 4800 feet. The summit is accessible by foot; traction footwear is recommended. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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The Summit Road is closed to vehicle access, as several inches of snow now blanket the park above 4800 feet. The summit is accessible by foot; traction footwear is recommended. 

Part of the Park is Closed

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July 15 through September 30, 2026, there will be a complete closure of Loop 4 (sites 131 through 178) due to culvert replacement construction.

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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The St. George's put-in is closed early for the season due to flooding.

Part of the Park is Closed

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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.

Part of the Park is Closed

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The Eastside of the park sites 1-85 and the Welcome Center are closed indefinitely.  No reservations can be made at this time.   

Yurts and Cabins are still available for reservations and all standard sites are available for first come first serve on the Westside of the park only.