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Step back in time at Fort Casey Historical State Park. Ignite your curiosity in the historic military batteries and 1903 lighthouse, with its own interpretive center and gift shop. Soak in the stunning views, fly a kite, fish or explore the beach at this central west side Whidbey Island gem.

“To know the land, one must feel it out inch by inch with the feet.” –Harvey Manning

A generous land donation and the hard work of community activists has ensured that Squak Mountain State Park will be an enduring piece of wilderness close to the homes of millions of urban residents.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled commission meeting virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 15. 

Commission meeting items include a camping inventory update from Parks Director Diana Dupuis that covers use and trends at existing camping areas. The Commission will also hear a financial update and discuss its December planning meeting. 

Closure expected to last a full year 

Olympia – Kopachuck State Park will close from June 3, 2024 until summer of 2025 for extensive construction and reimagining of the day-use park. 

During the construction period, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will build an outdoor amphitheater, a new playground and a large, rentable facility in the upper day-use area. The goal of the project is to provide a park with better infrastructure, all while keeping its neighborhood park feel. 

Discover a new way to show your support for the best State Park events – like concerts, the Junior Ranger program, festivals and workshops – with a specialty Washington State Parks license plate.

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is updating its camping and moorage fees for 2025 to support its operations amid inflation impacts and rising costs.  

Separating the mountains from Lake Chelan, Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is perfect for a day trip or campout with activities to keep the entire family entertained.

OLYMPIA – Jan. 18, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular in-person commission meeting Thursday, Jan. 27 in The Commons at Fort Worden Historical State Park.

Commission action items include approval of 2022 agency priorities and a decision regarding obligations of the Fort Worden Public Development Authority.

Located on Harstine Island, Jarrell Cove is a saltwater haven with excellent opportunities for swimming, camping and overnight boat moorage. This park is rife with with opportunities for bird and wildlife watching, offering walks through dense tree stands and along placid, opal-colored water.

Hope Island State Park is one of two Washington state parks with the same name. This one is the more northerly one, located in Skagit County near Deception Pass.

Nolte State Park preserves a forest sanctuary surrounding Deep Lake, favored for swimming and picnicking on hot summer days. The lake’s attractively cool waters are due to its 76-foot depth and cold water coming into the lake from Deep Creek, with its headwaters in the 3,000-foot-high foothills of the Cascade Mountains.

The lake has no outlet, as outflow percolates through gravels left as meltwater outwash from the great Ice Age glaciers that filled the Puget Sound lowlands.

Does your perfect day off involve trees, lawn, sun spots, shade and a clear, turquoise river? Pack your fishing pole, swimsuit and picnic basket, round up your family and friends - or take some much-needed solitude – and head to Schafer State Park.
This unique park features a rare sand spit enclosed by a saltwater lagoon and is located on Lopez Island. Camp at large, private campsites, open beachside sites or one of the group camps. Enjoy water activities including kayaking, paddle boarding, crabbing, clamming and fishing.
Hike a trail that meanders through a forest, around freshwater lakes, saltwater marshes and ocean tidelands. The beaches at Cape Disappointment lure kite flyers, sandcastle builders, and nature explorers.
Surrounded by idyllic forest on the shore of Mayfield Lake. Enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, kayaking and nature watching or just sitting around a campfire taking in the lush natural surroundings.

Matia Island Marine State Park provides off-the-beaten-path recreation experiences in a place with stories that extend well beyond its shores.

A short drive from Bremerton, Scenic Beach State Park is the quintessential out-in-the-country neighborhood park. Its beaches and shaded picnic areas are a mecca for locals, while the park is also a popular wedding site and camping park for out-of-towners.
A small day-use park adjacent to the expansive Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, Leadbetter Point is full of natural wonders and abundant wildlife. Discover the dynamic beauty of Washington’s coast and inland forest while birdwatching or just exploring in this thriving preserved coastal forest habitat.
Spanning two islands and connected by a series of iconic bridges, Deception Pass features a mix of rugged ocean cliffs and quiet old growth forests. Best known for its panoramic views and jaw-dropping sunsets, this park is a go-to for locals and international travelers alike.
Saddle up for a deep-forest adventure. Horses are welcome at this 616-acre camping park set in a stand of old-growth forest. Equestrian parking is on the east side of the road after you pass the campground entrance coming from the north. Dense old growth forest hiking trails, picnic shelters, and camping are available. Horseback riders can enjoy wooded trails and trailer parking at this charming, woodsy park.

Overnight mooring space may be limited during maintenance work

OLYMPIA – June 9, 2023 – The Washington State Parks and recreation Commission (Parks) will complete routine inspection and maintenance of 180 public mooring buoys in parks this summer. Work will begin in north and central Puget Sound on Monday, June 12, and will continue across Puget Sound through June.

Shoppers can conveniently explore merchandise on the new site

OLYMPIA – Nov. 29, 2021 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission launched a new online store that provides customers with an improved experience when shopping for popular products.

The store features fan-favorite items including icon prints of each state park, Winter Recreation scarves, 2022 Parks calendars, guidebooks, Discover Passes and e-gift cards.

Millersylvania State Park offers fun for everyone. Spend a summer day splashing in Deep Lake. Gather with friends in an historic kitchen shelter. Plan a romantic overnight in a luxury "glamping" site, or visit with friends and neighbors in a tent or RV campsite. Take a quiet walk through wetlands and old-growth forest.

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled commission meeting and work session virtually on Nov. 13. 

The Commission meeting agenda has one item, a request to transfer a .68 parcel of land to the Washington Department of Transportation for a weigh station project 

Work session agenda items include: 

Brooks Memorial State Park is located in a Simcoe Mountain oasis of ponderosa pine and Oregon white oak forest beside the East Prong of the Little Klickitat River. The area has long been enjoyed as a rest stop for travelers going between the Columbia River Gorge and points in north central Washington.