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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Singing, dancing and alpine air! This concert series at Lake Wenatchee State Park features performances by great musicians and dancers amid the majestic mountain lake views.
Join us for Khmu and Lao live music, ethnic food, cultural performances and more in Lake Sammamish State Park at 11AM - 7PM!
Wild Resolutions First Day Hike
Join us for a First Day Hike at Fort Worden! This program invites participants to start the new year with a refreshing outdoor experience. Meet staff and volunteers at the USO parking lot for park maps, SWAG, and free hot chocolate provided by Fort Worden Hospitality!
Attendees will then embark on a self-guided exploration of scenic trails and historical structures, surrounded by stunning views of the coastline and lush landscapes. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a beginner, this hike is designed to promote wellness and connections to our park's natural and historical resources. Don't miss this opportunity to set positive intentions for the year ahead while enjoying camaraderie with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Bring water, wear comfortable footwear, and prepare for a memorable start to the year!
Join us for a First Day Hike at Fort Worden! This program invites participants to start the new year with a refreshing outdoor experience. Meet staff and volunteers at the USO parking lot for park maps, SWAG, and free hot chocolate provided by Fort Worden Hospitality!
Attendees will then embark on a self-guided exploration of scenic trails and historical structures, surrounded by stunning views of the coastline and lush landscapes. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a beginner, this hike is designed to promote wellness and connections to our park's natural and historical resources. Don't miss this opportunity to set positive intentions for the year ahead while enjoying camaraderie with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Bring water, wear comfortable footwear, and prepare for a memorable start to the year!
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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.
A group of valiant environmentalists from EarthCorps braved the cold to begin work on a project that would change the landscape of Larrabee State Park.
Did you know that Washington state parks are a perfect place to stay on your clam digging adventures?
Plan your winter adventures with help from our winter schedule. Learn about scheduled winter closures for campgrounds, boat launches and day-use areas in Washington state parks.
Experience Fort Ebey, Fort Flagler and Steptoe Butte state parks from above. Experienced paragliders and hang gliders have a unique viewing opportunity that most guests are not able to see.
Deception Pass State Park houses the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Interpretive Center featuring photos, artifacts, and video from CCC projects from across the state.
Join us to enjoy Schmid & Guest who play instrumental Celtic music on fiddle and piano in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.
Join us to enjoy the Dunton Sisters who have family roots deep in traditional music in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.
Join us to enjoy a full gospel choir led by famous blues musician Lady A in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.
Landowners open bypass to trail users between Ralston and Marengo
OLYMPIA – Feb. 28, 2023 – Next month an eastern Washington section of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail will become more contiguous, allowing trail users to avoid a 19-mile road detour between Ralston and Marengo.
The new Cow Creek Trestle Bypass will open seasonally from March 1 to Oct. 31, thanks to a mutual agreement between State Parks and private landowners, TDH Properties.
State Parks’ professional arbor crew blends science, technology and tree work for public safety and conservation.
“What is your earliest tree memory?” Washington State Parks Arborist Mik Miazio once asked visitors at Millersylvania.
Most recalled climbing trees or eating fruit from neighboring orchards. Grandparents’ houses and childhood backyards were common themes.
Trees and forest ecosystems are among Washington’s icons, and many nature lovers equate the outdoors with trees.
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.
OLYMPIA – The Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Fort Casey Historical State Park will open later than usual, in mid-April, with an exciting update to its exhibits.
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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Parks offer a wide variety of beach and water-related activities for the whole family. Explore the tidepools at Deception Pass, discover the reefs at Saltwater and let the wind catch your sails at Columbia Hills.
Join us for our first summer of Mini Ranger programs, inspired by our annual Family in Nature programs. As a group, explore Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Standing high on the cliffs at Cape Disappointment State Park, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center tells the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and Chinook tribe, as well as local maritime and military history.
Concessionaires offer many services that State Parks cannot, in most cases, provide. Concessions range from food service and campground stores to recreational equipment rentals, equestrian experiences, guided tours and glamping.
In early April, construction will begin on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 7 and Mashel Prairie Road near Nisqually State Park. Work is anticipated for completion by the end of November 2025, weather permitting.
Join us to enjoy Eclectic Cloggers' traditional Appalachian clog dancing and live old-time music in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
OLYMPIA – The boat launch at Triton Cove State Park on Hood Canal will be temporarily closed from the afternoon of Aug. 14 to Aug. 22 for maintenance.