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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Wildflower season is upon us! Between April and August, several state parks have impressive shows. Check them out!
Come enjoy String & Shadow Puppet Theater's annual show "Or So It Would Seam: A Giant Puppet Voyage into the Hidden Universe" at East Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park.
Bugs are silly, not scary! Join us to get a closer look the park's littlest residents. Nature based learning through games and crafts for families with children ages 2-5 (pre-registration required).
The hike will be led by a park ranger and will follow Twanoh Creek before climbing up to a forested ridgetop. It then follows an old service road along the ridge before descending back to finish along the creek.
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.
State parks allows the use of remote-controlled aircraft, also known as drones or unmanned aircraft systems, on a limited basis. Permits are required for each instance of use.
Parks maintains statewide and regional media distribution lists to stay connected with local reporters. If you are a member of the media and would like to be added to our distribution lists, subscribe here.
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?
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.
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.
Did you know Deception Pass was once covered in a massive glacier? Join staff for a hike to the summit of Goose Rock to explore how glaciers have shaped our park and the unique wildflowers that grow in this post-glacial ecosystem. This hike is a roughly 1-mile out and back with 380ft elevation gain. Surfaces include stairways and dirt trail. The hike is expected to take 1.5 hours with a 20-minute return hike back to the parking lot. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beginning in mid-April, the first 14 miles of the Spokane River Centennial Trail will temporarily close while Parks resurfaces the trail with a new layer of asphalt. The project is anticipated for completion in early September.
Most of Washington’s ocean beaches and several state parks allow equestrian activities, including sections of our long-distance trails. Horses can be terrific trail partners to their riders and an exciting thing to see for others on the trail.
We want all pets in our parks to be BARK rangers! Pets are welcome to come explore nature with their humans, we ask that you stick to a few simple rules to help everyone have a safe and happy time.