Alerts

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

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.

Moorage facility does not have power or sewer pump out until further notice.

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.

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 Rosario Tide Pools may be closed due to the presence of a molting elephant seal. Please follow posted signage at the tide pools and do not approach.

Elephant seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

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.

Dosewallips State Park has shut off the water for the winter due to cold temperatures. It will re-open in March of 2025. The winter water supply is located near the dump station.

The day use area is also shut down for the winter. There are vault toilets available at Dosewallips Meadows Park, 1 mile to the north on 101 from the main park.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

There is road construction from the ranger station to the beach access . This work starts on June 23, 2025 and ends on June 25, 2025. The work includes road repaving and will be closed to all vehicles, including bicycles. Limited access to shelters, trails, restrooms and beach limited to foot traffic only.

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.

Effective March 1, 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.

Find the latest information about operations and planning for the Fort Worden Upper Campus here. 

ADA Notice: The vertical lift for the Park Office/Ranger Station is out of commission. Call (360) 344-4412 or ring the bell at the bottom of the stairs for assistance.

Recreation Drive in Vantage will be allowing limited vehicle access until the EIS/CAMP (park planning) process is complete. Trail limited to administrative, scientific activities, agency issued access permit for properties owners and OPDMD (other power-driven mobility device). Equestrian, foot and bicycle is allowed. Call (509) 968-5298.

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.

Effective 3/24/2025 (Between the hours of 8:00am - 2:00pm) you may now make a "same day" reservation for campsites. Reservations can be made online or by phone at (1-888-226-7688) or at the park office during office hours. Check-in time for all reservations is 2:30pm. Sites must be paid for before they are occupied.

No fires permitted at any time.

There will be road construction at Illahee State Park over the month of June. Vehicle traffic may be restricted within the park. Alternative parking will be available at the entrance of the park. Campers will use detour to camping area. For questions, please contact park staff at 360-478-6460. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

No fires permitted at any time.

No drinking water will be available on James Island State Park until further notice. 

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. 

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

Water on the North end of the island is off until further notice.

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.

Reservations are now required to occupy a campsite.  Do not enter a site without a reservation.  All reservations can be made anytime online at Washington.goingtocamp.com.  To make a same-day reservation, call (888) 226-7688 between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm, or online at Washington.goingtocamp.com.  To make a same-day reservation in the Park, visit the booth during posted booth hours or visit the booth bulletin board for more details.

Chuckanut Drive (Highway SR 11) is closed 5 miles South of Larrabee State Park due to a Rockslide. Larrabee is open and can be accessed by using exit 250 on I-5.
WA Department of Transportation is expecting to have the road reopened around June 30th, 2025. 

Call or email us if you have any questions at 360-676-2093 or Larrabee@parks.wa.gov 

Thank you!

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Lighthouse tours are cancelled from September 5, 2024, throughout the rest of the year during building maintenance.  Tours are anticipated to resume in April 2025.  

Road work is scheduled in the watercraft trailer parking lot and the soccer field/sport court parking lot. This work is scheduled from June 9, 2025 through June 15, 2025. This project includes asphalt repaving. Expect temporary closures of parking lots and some noise and disruptions in the Group Camp and Day Use Area. We appreciate your patience during this maintenance and recommend planning accordingly. 

Avoid contact with mammals and birds.

There have been several cases of Avian flu throughout Washington State. Out of an abundance of caution, please do not touch living or deceased mammals and birds.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Effective for the 2025 season, Pampered Wilderness is no longer operating at Millersylvania State Park.

No fires permitted at any time.

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

The Summit Road remains closed. Estimated opening is mid to late June.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Biologists will be outfitting moose with GPS radio collars to gain information about how the animals use the landscape and to assess the overall health and wellness of the local population. 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 Summit Road remains closed. Estimated opening is mid to late June.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Biologists will be outfitting moose with GPS radio collars to gain information about how the animals use the landscape and to assess the overall health and wellness of the local population. 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.

Mystery Bay State Park will be completely closed due to pier renovations from July 20th 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.

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 fires permitted at any time.

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 John Wayne Pioneer Wagon and Riders Association will be hosting their cross-state ride May 22 - June 8. There will be horses, bicyclist, and walkers on the trail. 

The Snoqualmie Tunnel is open for the 2025 season.

No fires permitted at any time.

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.

_{Paradise Point State Park Day Use Area will be closed as follows:} 

• Monday June 23rd; Tuesday June 24th; Wednesday June 25th
• Monday July 14th thru Sunday July 27th, 2025

WSDOT has notified us that they will be conducting pre-construction work at Paradise Point State Park

Project overview

This is a preservation project that will remove and replace the northbound Interstate 5 East Fork Lewis River Bridge, located just south of Woodland in Clark County. This bridge crosses the East Fork of the Lewis River, Paradise Point State Park and Northwest Toenjes Road, near milepost 18.21.

Due to colder temperatures water and restroom facilities may be reduced during April and October. Hook up sites may be affected. Please call the park at (509)996-2370 for more information. 

Entrance consolidation project has been completed. The east and west park entrances will be closed indefinitely to through traffic. Visitors may access the park through the new entrance at 625 Bear Creek Road.

Shellfish season 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.

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 park Dump Station is closed and winterized for the Off-Season. 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. 

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!

Water is shut off at the campsites until April 2025 due to winterization. Potable water will still be available at the dump station.

Please note: water will remain on in the deluxe cabins.

No fires permitted at any time.

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

As of May 21, the Riverside forest health thinning project is complete. Trailheads and trails within the project area have re-opened. Expect varied trail conditions on all single-track trails. Trail restoration will be continuing through the summer. See the project area map, learn more about the project and check for updates here.

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. 

Avoid contact with mammals and birds.

There have been several cases of Avian flu throughout Washington State. Out of an abundance of caution, please do not touch living or deceased mammals and birds.

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.

Water is now turned on in the park. All restrooms are open.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

Trails within Squak Mountain State Park are completely closed due to storm damage. The following trails are currently closed: Old Griz Trail, Phil's Creek Trail, and Eastside Trail. Please use caution while hiking within the park. If you were planning to come for the day, please check in with park staff or plan a visit one of our other parks.

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.

Osborn Bay and Jones Bay Campgrounds are under a Level 2 Burn Ban.  

Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. 

Propane and gas allowed.

Charcoal may be restricted. 

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.

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

Drinking water is not currently available at Shallow Bay and Echo Bay on Sucia Island Marine State Park.  Please remember to bring drinking water with you on your stay.

Drinking water is available at Sucia Island Marine State Park for the season.

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.

No fires permitted at any time.

No fires permitted at any time.

The trailer dump at Yakima Sportsman is closed due to repairs. 

The message will be updated once an opening date has been established.

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.