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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Make a splash at the Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Sammamish State Park !
Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2024. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2024. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
The Junior Ranger program at Washington State Parks aims to ignite a love for nature and the outdoors early in a child's life. Through booklets completion and acts of service, kids can earn their Junior Ranger pin and other fun collectibles.
Nestled amongst the trees on the shores of Deep Lake at Millersylvania State Park, Millersylvania Retreat Center offers swimming, fishing and canoeing. With miles of hiking trails, a fitness trail and wildlife viewing, this facility has something for everyone.
Discover essential details and opportunities for Washington State Parks contractors and vendors. Whether you are seeking information about the registration process, requirements, or how to submit bids and proposals, this guide will serve as your go-to reference.
More than 400 new adventure packs and Discover passes at library systems statewide will help communities in need explore state parks and other public lands
Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at 1:00pm Whatcom Humane Wildlife Center with give a presentation about different species they receive and what happens after they are admitted into care. It is at the Wildlife Theater (Upper Day Use) at Birch Bay State Park.
ArtDoors is a drop in event where you can join others to make art in the park. We will have a planned craft and supplies for those who just want to drop by to try something or you are welcome to bring your own project to work on in community with others!
Camp Delany Retreat Center is a unique facility located in Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park, part of the Grand Coulee in the Columbia Basin. This desert oasis provides groups with warm, sunny days and clear, crisp stargazing.
Builders Exchange of Washington (BXWA) has been officially designated by State Parks as the primary source for bid packages pertaining to most public work (construction) projects. Learn about the BXWA and view current projects and public works open for bid.
Come join Park staff as we explore the beautiful old-growth forest that Lewis and Clark State Park has to offer. Participants will learn about the area's rich history as well as the abundant flora/fauna. This scenic hike takes visitors under towering cedar and fir trees strung with lichen and moss, and through a lush understory teeming with ferns. The hike will begin in the CCC kitchen shelter where a warm fire and drinks/snacks will be provided. Enjoy a short show-and-tell session on the local wildlife as hikers are arriving. This year we're implementing an educational scavenger hunt, adding to the fun along the trail! All ages are welcome.
We asked campers to weigh in on proposed changes to the camping stay limits WAC. Stay limits are outlined in Section 7 of WAC 352-32-030.
The proposed update limits maximum stay lengths to no more than 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period. Total nights stayed cannot exceed 90 days per calendar year in all state parks. The goal of the update is to make camping stay limits clear and consistent for our visitors. It also aims to improve equity by shortening the number of days campers can stay annually to accommodate more recreational use of these facilities.
First day hikers are welcome to the Cornet Bay Retreat Center at Deception Pass State Park for a fun morning of hikes. Starting at 9:00 AM, hikers are invited to enjoy warm drinks and snacks. At 9:30 AM hikers will then have the option select their preferred activity based on difficulty level. Hikes range in difficulty from easy to hard. All hikes are on and around Goose Rock and include some of the most popular trails in the park. Hikers can expect to see a variety of wildlife, experience old growth forest, and enjoy amazing views of the Salish Sea and rocky cliffs of Deception Pass.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Winter Recreation Program will be hosting Advisory Committee meetings in the coming weeks for both the Snowmobile Advisory Committee and the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee (WRAC).
Olyvia Buday started out as a college student volunteer at Penrose Point State Park. Now she's the South Sound Area Manager. Check out this story of her unexpected career path.
The Cornet Bay Retreat Center is located within the iconic Deception Pass State Park. Offering plenty of space for large meetings and group activities, you will be surrounded by old growth trees, wildlife and spectacular views of Mount Baker and Cornet Bay.
Depending on which park you visit, there is something for every skill level, and you don't have to feel so intimidated for not knowing what something is or not being able to afford the most expensive gear.
Many of your state parks serve as a regular haven for migratory and year-round bird populations. Cold, clear days on the Olympic Peninsula draw all manner of fowl who fish, float and flit by the water.
Experienced paragliders and hang gliders who have their own gear can take off from a few state parks. Fort Flagler, Fort Ebey and Steptoe Butte welcome paragliders; while hang gliding is only allowed at Steptoe Butte.
From Fort to Forest: Discover the Transformation of Fort Townsend. Start your New Year amongst the magical forest of Fort Townsend State Park! Join us for coffee and snacks, guided and self-guided hikes, and learn about a hidden gem just outside the city limits of Port Townsend.
If “curious” describes you better than “diehard,” several Washington Sno-Parks offer gentle introductions to winter camping while providing refuge with heated bathrooms, kitchen shelters, roofed cabins and miles of groomed ski and snowshoe trails.
OLYMPIA – April 26, 2023 – Sun Lakes – Dry Falls State Park has long been known as a geological icon and must-see destination for Washingtonians. Now, its significant legacy is being recognized on an international scale.
How did the mouse escape from the wildfire? Which tree's bark looks like a bacon sandwich? Learn to identify Douglas-fir trees, one of the most common trees in Washington state parks!
If there is snow we will be taking a beginner snowshoe walk through the campground. If there is no snow we will take a easy walk through the campground and day use area. Looking for traces of local wildlife and discussing the history of the park and how it came to be. Once the walk is complete, there will be hot cocoa and snacks provided for enjoyment.
SPOKANE — This week, the easternmost 14 miles of the Spokane River Centennial Trail reopened after the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission resurfaced it with a new layer of asphalt.
The project was completed weeks ahead of schedule.
Lake Sylvia State Park closed June through Dec. 13, 2024 for a major construction project that replaced the culvert beneath the entrance road with a bridge and a new road. The culvert failed, which put the road at risk of collapsing, particularly during heavy rain events.