We're updating our camping and moorage fees to continue providing great experiences for visitors amid inflation and rising costs. You will see a rate increase for camping stays booked for May 15 and beyond. Moorage fees will increase Jan. 1. Learn more here.
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Some activities require you to register and get a permit. Annual permits can save you money on moorage, boat launch and Sno-Park fees.
Join the 2nd Washington Iu Mien Festival at Lake Sammamish State Park on August 24, 2024 for food, performances, vendors, fashion, art and children's activities!
Set in a desert terrain on Potholes Reservoir with freshwater marshes, Potholes State Park is an optimal landing spot for camping, water activities and family time.
Bay View cabins are nestled among Douglas-fir trees with views of Padilla Bay and the San Juan Islands.
Join this one hour kid-friendly program about the park, plants and animals.
Test your senses against different park animals with fun crafts and activities. Nature based learning through games and crafts for families with children ages 2-5 (pre-registration required).
A Commercial Use Permit is required for all businesses and non-profit businesses that conduct recreational business activities in a Washington State Park or on State Park managed land.
Presenters will share their knowledge and appreciation of ice age geology, the channeled scablands, shrubsteppe ecosystems, anthropology, archeology history and photography through a variety of activities – including hikes, field trips, presentations and more.
Smith Butte Sno-Park is located in the South Cascades region. This Sno-park features both motorized and non-motorized trails for a variety of winter recreation activities.
Snow King Sno-Park is located in the South Cascades region. This Sno-park features both motorized and non-motorized trails for a variety of winter recreation activities.
Snowmobiling is one of the state's most popular winter activities. More than 3,000 miles of groomed trails are provided through the Winter Recreation Program, in cooperation with federal, county, and local agencies, ski areas, snowmobile clubs, and private landowners.
The Winter Recreation Program provides Sno-Parks, cleared parking areas for vehicles in close proximity to groomed and/or backcountry trails. There are two types of Sno-Parks, those for snowmobiles and those for non-motorized sports. A handful offer both types of activities.
The Winter Recreation Program provides Sno-Parks, cleared parking areas for vehicles in close proximity to groomed and/or backcountry trails. There are two types of Sno-Parks, those for snowmobiles and those for non-motorized sports. A handful offer both types of activities.
Friends of Saltwater's annual Earth Day Celebration is Sunday April 21st at Saltwater State Park. It will be a family friendly event with lots of activities for everybody! Come spend the day at the park enjoying nature.
PORT TOWNSEND – Summer is packed with fun activities and programs for the whole family at Fort Worden, Fort Flagler and Fort Townsend this summer.
Enjoy the 1-mile forested hike around the lake to learn how it was formed and developed, and about the native plants and animals that call the park home. The perfect shady outdoor activity for a warm summer morning.
Amid a Pacific Northwest desert, Steamboat Rock State Parks offers lush green lawns, climbing rocks, water activities, camping and miles of trails for horses and hikers.
A National Natural Landmark, Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park offers hiking and interpretive activities. Camping and water access is down the road at Wanapum Recreation Area.
Lime Kiln Point State Park provides an opportunity for park visitors to view orca whales from shore in an area with connections to the cultural stories of the picturesque San Juan Islands.
Suspect Terranes
The bedrock landscape of the San Juan Islands is made of assemblages of rocks called terranes that have been thrust over one another like a stack of cards by tectonic forces.
Separating the mountains from Lake Chelan, Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is perfect for a day trip or campout with activities to keep the entire family entertained.
Ebey’s Landing State Park Heritage Site is situated at a point where tall bluffs of ice age glacial outwash that ring most of Whidbey Island gently lower to the sea, affording easy access from the saltwater beach to the open prairies of the island’s interior. People have lived here for more than 10,000 years. It is among the most culturally significant settings in the Pacific Northwest.
Join members of the Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia for the annual counting of the trilliums. Hike around the lake and count the trilliums to help monitor plant health in the park. Kids activities including a nature museum will be available at the Legacy Pavilion.
To visit a state park you will need a one-day or annual Discover Pass most days of the year. Depending on what kind of activity you are planning, you may also need a permit, reservation or to pay a fee.
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Ring in the holidays at the Admiralty Head Lighthouse for our annual Light Up Your Holiday event. Enjoy kid's activities and get your picture with Santa.
Doug’s Beach is a popular site for sporting activities like windsurfing, swimming, paddle boarding, and wildlife viewing. The park is the perfect place to enjoy a fun-filled day in the scenic wonder of the Gorge.
Grayland Beach provides front row access to a sandy beach and ocean view. Summer days host a variety of ocean activities and winters can be a quiet day in your RV or yurt.
Suitable for the whole family, beach cleanups are a fun and exciting way to participate in a meaningful activity. Each year, thousands of volunteers help remove tons of marine debris from the Pacific Coast and Salish Sea.