Wildfire season is here and impacting several parks, so make sure you’re in the know before you go. Before you head to a park, please check its page or head to our alerts page for closures, alerts and other important information to make sure you have a fun, safe and informed trip.
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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
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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 Translations
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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
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Part of the Park is Closed
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Cape Disappointment camping and several day-use areas are scheduled to close Sept. 16, 2025 until late spring 2026 while the park undergoes major renovations. Camping reservations are unavailable for that time period. Please see our project page for more information and to plan your day trips accordingly.
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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Due to recent wildfire damage, a portion of the Rex Derr Trail is closed until further notice. For your safety, do not enter the closed portion of trail.
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.