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 Winter Recreation Program at Washington State Parks maintains Sno-parks across the state. Find one using the search below!
First day hikers are welcome to Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park for a fun morning of hikes and activities. Hikers will have the opportunity to look for birds and marine mammals while enjoying amazing views of the Salish Sea and rocky cliffs of Deception Pass.
A 100,000-year-old volcano caldera? Yup, that's the lake's origin! Join us to learn more surprising facts about Battle Ground Lake and Washington State Parks. Snacks provided!
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.
DES MOINES – The traditional lands of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe on the present-day beaches of Saltwater State Park will welcome traditional canoe families on July 29.
Washington State Parks is proud to be expanding its in-park services to include limited, free, high-speed wireless internet access at some state parks. Available at specific locations only.
No Discover Pass will be needed to park on state recreation lands Thursday, Nov. 11, Friday, Nov. 26.
OLYMPIA – With daytime low tides returning and spring right around the corner, many of Washington’s clam and oyster beaches are now open or will soon reopen for recreational shellfish gathering.
State clam, mussel, and oyster harvesting seasons vary by beach. Regulations and season dates as well as shellfishing tips are available on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) website.
Hosting is one of the most popular volunteer opportunities at Washington State Parks. Park hosts help State Parks achieve our mission to connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences.
Read about the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and learn more about their public meetings and work sessions.
New Discover Pass free days honor Indigenous people, Black history, mental health.
OLYMPIA – Nov. 10, 2021 – Washington State Parks has designated the free days in 2022 when visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at state parks and on recreation lands managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
In 2022, the Discover Pass free days are:
No Discover Pass is required to park on State Parks, WA State Department of Natural Resources or WA Department of Fish and Wildlife managed lands on September 24
The hike will be led by a park ranger and will follow Twanoh Creek before climbing up to a forested ridgetop. It then follows a service road along the ridge before descending back to end along the creek.
OLYMPIA — Recreational boaters in Washington waters will have an easier time disposing of vessel sewage thanks to nearly $690,000 in new federal pass-through grants for recreational boat pumpout and floating restroom projects.
Awarded by the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA), the grants focus on constructing or maintaining sewage disposal systems for recreational vessels, and supporting outreach programs that inform boaters about the location of these facilities.
Learn more about how Washington State Parks provide economic and ecosystem benefits.
Learn about the qualifications, training, and application process to become a Washington State Parks Ranger.
Love stories from parks staff who proposed or got married in a state park.
View the night sky at Fort Casey State Park with the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). Telescopes will be provided.
Washington State Parks is a proud partner of Park RX America. With the click of a mouse providers and patients can add the outdoors to their healthcare prescriptions and health regimens. Find out how today.
Learn about the rules you will need to observe when visiting and staying at Washington State Parks.
Hike the Howard Adams Trail with Parks' staff on Jan. 1.
Enjoy a hike out to Cranberry Lake with Parks' staff on Jan. 1.
Learn the duties of a Washington State Park Ranger 1 and the qualifications needed to apply for this role.
Learn the duties of a Washington State Park Ranger 2 and the qualifications needed to apply for this role.
A Sno-Park permit grants access to any of the 120+ winter recreation sites maintained by the Winter Recreation program across the state.