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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The Sagebrush Steppe of Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park is shaped by wildfires.
Come learn about why fires are an important part of the ecosystem.
Come learn about why fires are an important part of the ecosystem.
A guided tour from a Park Ranger who will point out various examples of flora and fauna along the trail.
Learn more about Park's planning projects currently under State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review.
In March 2024, Parks worked in collaboration with the Ecostudies Institute and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a prescribed burn to improve habitat conditions at Leadbetter Point State Park for western snowy plover and streaked-horned lark, two endangered species, as well as to restore a more native plant-dominated vegetation community.
Biking, also known as cycling, is a great way to get outdoors and explore your state parks. It can be done on roads, bike paths or off-road trails — though, if you're a beginner, we recommend starting on paved paths. Whether you're an expert trail cyclist or a casual campground wanderer, your state parks have many opportunities to discover and explore on two wheels.
One of our favorite ways to recreate in our parks is to go camping. While it can be a broad term, camping essentially means you’re sleeping outdoors in some type of shelter, like a tent or a camper or RV.
Most state parks have overnight camping accommodations. These range from basic campsites to full hook-up sites and roofed structures like yurts and platform tents.
Most state parks have overnight camping accommodations. These range from basic campsites to full hook-up sites and roofed structures like yurts and platform tents.
In partnership with Washington CoastSavers, Parks puts on three beach cleanup volunteer events a year and our first one, the Washington Coast Cleanup will be on April 20.
Come enjoy Pretty Little Feet, which are an acoustic duo from Bellingham with over twenty years of performing experience, at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Bug program on Friday May 24th at 3:00 p.m., "Giant Insects of the Amazon & Asia" at Birch Bay State Park. No fee's and no registration.
Join guest artists of the Hướng Việt Performing Arts Group for a free performance to learn about and enjoy the traditional music of Vietnam at Tolmie State Park.
Wilderness Areas are protected regions within national forests, national parks, and certain other federal lands where motorized equipment is prohibited.
A local gardener & educator is giving a presentation about bee's at the BP Heron Center located in Birch Bay State Park at 2 p.m. on Saturday July 27.
Even during the dark days of winter, the world is your family-friendly playground at our state parks and Sno-Parks. But cold weather adventures do add a few layers complexity, pun intended. We’ve got tips (learned mostly through trial and error) on how to stay warm and dry in the outdoors this winter.
State Parks started the CAMP process for Palouse Falls. Lyons Ferry & Lewis and Clark Trail State Parks in 2018. Two public meetings were held November 5th and 6th 2018. Two public meetings were held November 8th and 9th 2021. The project is currently on hold.
Some activities require you to register and get a permit. Annual permits can save you money on moorage, boat launch and Sno-Park fees.
No Discover Pass will be needed to park on state recreation lands Thursday, Nov. 11, Friday, Nov. 26.
Learn about the type of permits and other requirements needed to engage in professional, commercial and educational filming and photography at Washington State Parks.
Parks is in the process of developing a statewide Scenic Bikeways program. Our management of the program includes overseeing the route nomination and implementation process. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is the decision-making group with authority to officially designate a proposed route as a Scenic Bikeway.
Developing this program involves participation from the public who have the opportunity to nominate routes they think should become Scenic Bikeways.
Developing this program involves participation from the public who have the opportunity to nominate routes they think should become Scenic Bikeways.
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!
Come enjoy Humbletown, which is a folk and bluegrass band featuring Morgan Carnes on clawhammer banjo and Dylan Lewis on flatpick guitar and mandolin, Lincoln Rock State Park.
Come enjoy String & Shadow Puppet Theater's annual show "Or So It Would Seam: A Giant Puppet Voyage into the Hidden Universe" at Moran State Park.
Join staff for park crafts and activities before the night's Evening Program. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn one in to become a Deception Pass Junior Ranger!
Read our strategic plan, get information about our projects and learn about our Washington State Parks Commission.
Join staff for park crafts and activities before the night's Evening Program. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn one in to become a Deception Pass Junior Ranger!
Join staff for park crafts and activities before the night's Evening Program. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn one in to become a Deception Pass Junior Ranger!