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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.
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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
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Part of the Park is Closed
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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.
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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Effective May 12, 2025, technical rock climbing on all routes on the Deception Wall at Deception Crags (I-90 Exit 38) are temporarily closed for the protection of climbers and wildlife due to Peregrine Falcons nesting in the area. The approximate date for reopening is August 15th. Climbing routes at Substation, Write-Off Rock, Nevermind Wall, We Did Rock, and Hall Creek Rock are unaffected by this closure and remain open.
Part of the Park is Closed
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Effective May 12, 2025, technical rock climbing on all routes on the Deception Wall at Deception Crags (I-90 Exit 38) are temporarily closed for the protection of climbers and wildlife due to Peregrine Falcons nesting in the area. The approximate date for reopening is August 15th. Climbing routes at Substation, Write-Off Rock, Nevermind Wall, We Did Rock, and Hall Creek Rock are unaffected by this closure and remain open.
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.