Alerts

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

No fires permitted at any time.

All water activities are closed due to high water toxin levels. Do not recreate in or around the water.

Anderson Lake is known for algae blooms that can close fishing and water recreation on the lake. Exposure to the toxins in the water can cause serious illness or death to people and pets.

Water spigots near campsites 30-77 and cabins 1-4 may experience periodic shut offs due to restroom construction. The closest available working water spigot is near campsite 14. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please be advised that demolition on the cabin and group camp restroom will begin May 5^th. The restroom will be unavailable due to construction through the end of July – this timeline may be revised; we will update the alert as we are able. The back loop restroom and showers will be operational during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Equestrian Trail, the Equestrian Trail parking area, and the Lower Picnic Shelter are closed for construction until further notice.

Belfair State Park will have no electric power from 8 PM Wednesday, July 16, 2025 until 8 AM Thursday, July 17, 2025. Please take this into consideration when making reservations. 

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Park gate will be closed every evening (but not locked) at dusk and will reopen by 8 am. Only registered campers are allowed in the park after closing time. 

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

The Brooks Memorial Group Camp will be without running water due to underground water leakage and the need for repairs. The water will be turned off for the 2025 camping season. Potable water will be available at the dump station in the day use area, and group campers may utilize it. 

No fires permitted at any time.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission voted to keep the cabins at the park permanently closed where they currently sit. This was a difficult decision following an involved public process. Long-term planning, underway now through 2026, will evaluate the future of the park and other options for overnight accommodation. Day use in the park remains open, as does the Cama Center and café. Restrooms are not available in the lower beach area but are available in other parts of the park.
Visit the project page for more information and future opportunities for public input.

All shuttle services at Cama Beach are temporarily suspended. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

No fires permitted at any time.

Partial Trail Closure due to flooding washout between lower Monumental Dam and Kahlotus, WA until further notice.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

No fires permitted at any time.

West Beach parking lot is at a reduced capacity. Boat trailers, RV's and towed campers over 25 feet, are not permitted in the West Beach parking lot.

The boat ramp at Bowan Bay is no longer available for launching any boat that requires a trailer to launch.  Kayakers can still hand launch any kayak.  Additionally, there is no longer any boat trailer parking available at Bowman Bay and parallel parking will not be allowed.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

No fires permitted at any time.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

There is construction at the entrance of the park. This work starts at the end of May and will last through August. The work includes construction of a new Welcome Center, bathrooms, park office, and improved roadways. Expect construction noise and occasional stopping of traffic at the park entrance.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

A Discover Pass is required for day-use parking in all areas of Fort Worden Historical State Park, to include the upper campus. A Discover Pass can be purchased at the Fort Worden Park office, at the self-serve kiosk at the beach and at a new self-serve station being installed near the park's the main entrance. Learn about more ways to buy a Discover Pass here.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

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. 

No fires permitted at any time.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Park gate will be closed every evening (but not locked) at dusk and will reopen by 8 am. Only registered campers are allowed in the park after closing time. 

Same day reservations can now be made for campsites. Reservations can be made online or by phone at (888) 226-7688, or at the park office during office hours. Check-in time for all reservations is 2:30 p.m. Sites must be paid for before they are occupied.

No fires permitted at any time.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

No fires permitted at any time.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Drinking water is not available on James Island Marine State Park.

The long dock at Jarrell Cove will be closed for repairs with no public access August 18 - 29, 2025. The north (inside) side of the Jarrell cove long dock will be without power until further notice due to cable age and wear. 

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Water on the north end of the island is off until further notice. Water is available on the south end. 

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Moorage buoy is unsafe to use at this time. The anchor has drug into shallow water and a boat can ground at low tide. Repairs are not expected to occur within this boating season. Check back with this page for more information.

No fires permitted at any time.

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

Kopachuck State Park  is closed to the public until August 2025 for major construction of roads and buildings. Learn more and check for updates here.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

There will be construction at Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch. This work starts on July 14,2025 and ends on July 31,2025. The permitted "in-water" work will begin July 16th. Work will occur Monday through Thursday. Expect up to two lanes being closed per day with intermittent traffic delays within the launch area. Repairs will allow for continued safe use by visitors. 

Beginning June 23, 2025, Start Parks will lower the water level of Lake Sylvia by approximately five feet to relieve pressure on the aging Lake Sylvia dam. The lake will remain open for recreation.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

There is a fire within 10 miles of Lake Wenatchee State Park. The park is open with no impacts. Be advised Highway 2 may be impacted.

Know before you go: check real time travel conditions, air quality and fire conditions. 

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Effective for the 2025 season, Pampered Wilderness, a third-party concession, is no longer operating at Millersylvania State Park. If you have an existing reservation, you can contact your bank or credit card company and dispute the charges. Resources may also be available through the Attorney General Office’s Consumer Resource Center.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

No fires permitted at any time.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Park visitors can expect to see low flying helicopters and collared animals within the park.

More information about this study can be found at this WDFW blog post.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Park visitors can expect to see low flying helicopters and collared animals within the park.

More information about this study can be found at this WDFW blog post.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Mystery Bay State Park will be completely closed due to pier renovations from July 14th to August 20th. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks. The next closest park with a beach and boat launch is Fort Flagler State Park.

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.

No fires permitted at any time.

Nisqually State Park will be closed to the public beginning Jan. 26, 2025. There will be park closures through summer 2025 while crews complete the development of a trail system and building construction. We appreciate the patience of the community and visitors while this work is completed. Learn more about the project here.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

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.

No fires permitted at any time.

No open flames of any type, internal RV stoves OK. No smoking allowed. Trails and undeveloped areas may be closed to entry.

No fires permitted at any time.

There is no water service at the Malden Trailhead until further noticed due to broken waterline.

No fires permitted at any time.

There is construction at the Kittitas Depot. This work starts on March 5, 2025, and ends on July 31, 2025. The work includes renovation of the existing depot. Part of the Kittitas trailhead will be closed. Parking will still be available on the east side of the trailhead. A detour will be in place between Railroad Ave. to Main St. 

The Snoqualmie Tunnel is open for the 2025 season.

No fires permitted at any time.

There is no water service at the Malden Trailhead until further noticed due to broken waterline.

No fires permitted at any time.

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.

The Snoqualmie Tunnel will be opening May 1st for the 2025 season.

The Paradise Point day-use area will be closed June 23 - 25 and July 14 - 27 while the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) conducts pre-construction work on an Interstate 5 bridge and road preservation and reconstruction project. For more information, visit the WSDOT link below.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Shellfishing at Penrose Point State Park is CLOSED for the 2025 season.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

O'Sullivan and Perch Point areas are under a Level 3 Burn Ban 

No Wood or Charcoal fires allowed.

Propane/gas self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits are allowed.

 The day-use restroom is closed for repairs. Portable toilets are available for use. 

The trailer dump is closed until further notice.

The Kitchen Shelter will be closed beginning May 2025 through the end of September 2025 for restoration. 

Please note, the restroom closest to the Group Camps has a closed ADA stall due to a broken toilet. An ADA portable toilet is available for use until the repairs can be made. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Restoration in progress! Starting Monday, April 28th crews will begin working on restoring the riparian habitat along the Skagit River. Visitors can expect noise from tractors and mowers in the field area and along the river trails. Beach and trail access will not be affected. Visitors, please use caution around the large equipment. 

This restoration project includes removing invasive vegetation as well as planting native species that will help benefit the salmon and other creatures that share the park!

No fires permitted at any time.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Update on July 8: The area of Riverside State Park between the Morin Trailhead and the Wilbur Trailhead remains closed this week as firefighters continue work in the area. The campground at the Equestrian Area will remain closed at least until Thursday. The campground at the Bowl and Pitcher has re-opened. We are asking people to stay out of the closed area of the park to allow the fire crews to continue their work.

We will update this alert as conditions change.

The Nine Mile Recreation Area swimming area will be closed July 15 - July 19 for the application of pesticides on Lake Spokane to control milfoil and other invasive aquatic species.

Construction will begin on the new Knothead Valley Trailhead and Parking Area in April. During the construction process, the Knothead Loop Trail will be periodically closed in the construction area and hikers may not be able to complete the loop. Learn more here. 

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

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.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

No fires permitted at any time.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

No fires permitted at any time.

Update on July 8: The Centennial Trail remains closed between the Morin Trailhead and the Wilbur Trailhead as crews continue work mopping up the scene and addressing flare-ups. Please stay out of these areas as firefighting equipment is moving up and down the trail. 

This closure will be in place until the firefighters have completed their work.

We will continue to update this alert as conditions change.

Beginning in mid-July, the Centennial Trail between Superior Street and Mission Park will be closed for utility work. A detour will be in place through Mission Park and along Superior Street. The City of Spokane will be replacing a sewer line under the Centennial Trail in this area. The work is scheduled to be complete by mid-September. Click here for a map of the project area: Centennial Trail Mission Park Detour

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Power Outage at Steamboat Rock Campground and Northrup Point   

Grant County PUD is trying to locate the issue.

No estimated time for repairs.

Osborn Bay and Jones Bay Campgrounds are under a Level 3 Burn Ban.  

No Wood or Charcoal fires allowed.

Propane/gas self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits are allowed.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Steptoe Butte is completely closed for a road improvement project beginning June 3, 2025. Repaving this road will improve the visitor experience, access and safety. Anticipated completion will be late September or early October. Keep checking this website for updates.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Drinking water is available at Stuart Island Marine State Park for the Season.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Drinking water is not currently available at Shallow and Echo bays. Water is available at Fossil Bay and Fox Cove. 

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

Park gate will be closed every evening (but not locked) at dusk and will reopen by 8 am. Only registered campers are allowed in the park after closing time. 

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

There is ongoing construction along the Levy trail. This is a long-term ecosystem restoration project conducted by the federal government, scheduled until late 2027. The work includes large equipment driving up and down the Levy trail. Expect extra noise near areas along the Levy trail and campsites 17 - 36.