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Conconully State Park is a favorite camping and fishing place in the arid transition zone of north central Washington. The park is set between the town of Conconully, WA and the north shoreline of the Conconully Reservoir, which stores water from Salmon Creek for flood control and irrigation purposes.
Potlatch State Park is one of many of Washington’s state parks that was established in response to an appeal from local residents. In the building boom after the end of World War II, residents of the Hood Canal area felt squeezed out of access to the shoreline by rapidly spreading development.
Penrose Point is a richly forested 237-acre marine park with nearly 2 miles of Puget Sound shoreline, 2-1/2 miles of trails, overnight moorage, picnic sites and a shady campground, make this park an excellent destination for both relaxation and adventure! Come for a day or stay for a weekend to immerse yourself in nature, and unwind
Set along the picturesque Touchet River, Lewis & Clark Trail State Park is an oasis-like forested park surrounded by an arid grassland. With unusual vegetation and geology, the park also offers rich history.
Cama Beach is a waterfront park with spectacular views of Saratoga Passage. The park also features amenities such as the Cama Beach Cafe.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular commission meeting on Jan. 25, 2023, at the Labor and Industries Offices in Tumwater.
The public is welcome to attend in-person or online.
Agenda items include:
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Election of Commission officers for 2024
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Adoption of the 2024 Parks Director Performance Agreement
Kitsap Memorial State Park is a testament to the value that local communities place on public parks and shoreline access.
Located off Hwy 97 between Winthrop and Wenatchee, Daroga State Park is a lush green oasis nestled among the dry, rolling hills of Central Washington. Enjoy dramatic views, a calm lagoon ideal for beginner swimmers and paddlers, scenic walking trails, and a relaxing beach area. The nearby Columbia River offers exciting opportunities for boaters and water sports enthusiasts.
Kopachuck State Park is a good place to contemplate the many interconnections that bind the community of life to the landscape we all inhabit.
The winding saltwater passageways of southern Puget Sound, including Carr Inlet surrounding Kopachuck State Park, were molded and scoured by glacial meltwaters at the close of the Pleistocene ice age.
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.
Kayakers, canoeists and paddlers will find salty bliss on the bobbing waters of Joemma Beach. A quick boat ride, or a beautiful drive will lead you to the accessible solitude this park offers.
Calling all birders! Bottle Beach State Park sits on the tide flats of southern Grays Harbor, and hosts more than a million migratory shorebirds and seabirds in the springtime.
South Fork Tieton Sno-park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 66 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Lake Wenatchee Airstrip Sno-park is located in the Leavenworth/Chelan region. This Sno-park features 186 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Little Naches / 1904 Sno-park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 37 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Lower Rock Creek Sno-park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 60 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Upper Rock Creek Sno-park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 60 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Rainbow Falls State Park, a peaceful haven in an oasis of old-growth forest, was established early in the growth of the Washington State Park system. The park was envisioned to be one of the “natural beauty spots untouched by civilization and the greed of man” that Governor Roland H. Hartley and others believed would make an ideal state park.
Ahtanum Red Saddle Sno-Park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 53 miles of trail motorized, snowmobiling trails.
Anderson Creek/ Watson Sno-Park is located in the Mount Baker/Methow region. This Sno-park features 14 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Ahtanum White's Ridge Sno-Park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 53 miles of trail motorized, snowmobiling trails.
Mt. Baker NRA Sno-park is located in the Mount Baker/Methow region. This Sno-park features 19 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Doug’s Beach is a popular site for 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.
Set in a blue cove between Bellingham and Blaine, Birch Bay State Park gives you a private and secluded feel without being too far from urban life.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge held neighboring property until Parks could buy the land
OLYMPIA – June 15, 2022 – Washington State Parks, with critical assistance from Friends of the Columbia Gorge, purchased a tract of land next to Beacon Rock State Park. That land will be used to create safe, accessible pedestrian crossings, a new entrance and egress and additional parking.