Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Sunny day view of the entrance sign with the Welcome Center in the background
Driving by the new Welcome Center on a sunny day with the trees changing to colors of fall
Looking to the west from the rocky shore of the river lined with trees and blue skies above
Looking to the east from the rocky shore of the river lined with trees and blue skies above
Positioned at the campsite entrance showing the long curve of pull-through site 22

Schafer State Park

1365 W Schafer Park Road, Elma, WA 98541

Schafer State Park offers supreme fishing opportunities for steelhead, cutthroat trout and salmon as well as great camping in a cool and classic Western Washington forest.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Activities

Biking

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

Metal Detecting

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Paddleboarding

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

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Firewood

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

Wi-Fi

Grill

Kitchen Shelter

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

Electric Vehicle Charging

Parking

Trailer Dump

Horseshoe Pits

Interpretive Opportunities

Hiking Trails

Park features

Forest

Freshwater

River

Rocky Beach

Seasonal Wildflowers

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Map & visitor guide

47.0978241, -123.4658585

In 2010, this park was designated a state and national historic site, showing statewide significance by its addition to the Washington Heritage Register and National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy this historic location for the day or overnight at a campsite. Bring an inner tube to float or swim the calm, shallow East Fork Satsop River.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

Picnic and day use facilities

Multiple picnic areas with picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservable shelters are also available. 

Trails

The park has two miles of hiking trails.

Water activities and features

Fishing (with permit) and swimming are available in designated areas.

Interpretive opportunities

A series of outdoor exhibits detail the park's natural and cultural history.