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Alerts

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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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Park is Completely Closed

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Daroga State Park is closed for camping for the winter season. The front gates will be closed, and there is limited parking for walk-in day use. 

Park is Completely Closed

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Nisqually State Park is closed until further notice while ongoing construction occurs. For your safety, and the safety of our construction workers, please do not visit the park during this closure. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nisqually@parks.wa.gov. 

Park is Completely Closed

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Peshastin Pinnacles State Park is closed for the winter season. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks. 

Park is Completely Closed

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Steptoe Butte is completely closed for a road improvement project. Repaving this road will improve the visitor experience, access and safety. Anticipated completion will be late October. Keep checking this website for updates.