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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Learn about State parks policies and best practices for natural, historic and cultural stewardship.
Learn about Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's mission, vision and core values.
Bring your leashed pet to Larrabee State Park to learn about camping and hiking safety with them.
To conduct research activities within State Parks, an application to Stewardship is required.
We invite you to play an active role in planning and developing your state parks.
Live Music at 5 p.m. at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park on Saturday, July 27.
The Spokane River Run is a series of trail runs through Riverside State Park.
Learn about how to make a public record request with Washington State Parks.
Spend your Saturday morning exploring Deception Pass State Park and discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds that call the park home.
Washington State Parks is looking at long-term management options at Moran State Park as Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) transitions away from the current utility corridor.
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Twelve marine state parks now accept buoy fees by phone
OLYMPIA – July 6, 2022 – Twelve Washington marine state parks now allow boaters to pay moorage fees by phone. Each buoy will have a buoy number and phone number to call to make payment. Previously, boaters at these parks had to go to shore to pay for overnight moorage.
This call-in option started in 2021 as a pilot program at Jarrell Cove State Park. The program expands this year to include 10 parks in the San Juan Islands and two in Skagit County.
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Swing the Gates is back for a third year! This year will include the popular 10k Team Scavenger Hunt, classic 5k Fun Run, and a Kid's Race. Come hang out with an amazing community of nature lovers, runners, walkers, and their K-9 companions while exploring the beauty of Deception Pass State Park. This race is offered in partnership with Deception Pass State Park and Deception Pass Park Foundation.
Rescheduled - Sundaes Outside: A Celebration of Black Folks at Bridle Trails State Park on June 9, 2024, 1 - 5 p.m.
Live Music at Birch Bay State Park on Friday June 14th, 2024 at 5:00PM.
Live Music at Birch Bay State Park on Saturday June 15th, 2024 at 3:00PM.
Come enjoy Mount Vernon Mariachi & Folklórico's Mexican traditional dance and music at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Come enjoy the winter wonders at Battle Ground Lake State Park on this volunteer-led First Day Hike.
Live Music at Birch Bay State Park on Saturday May 18th, 2024 at 3:00PM.
Learn about historic properties in Washington State Parks and how we plan for historic preservation.
Scheduled winter closures for campgrounds, boat launches and day-use areas in Washington state parks.
Learn about Native plants at Birch Bay State Park, meeting at the Wildlife Theater at 1:00pm.
Parks Inland Northwest and Blue Mountain Area Community Engagement Coordinator, Rex Schultz retired after a long, happy career in professional golf. Then he took a job as a park aide in eastern Washington. Now he has a new career and is having the time of his life. Read his story and consider becoming a park aide yourself!
Spend your Saturday morning exploring Deception Pass State Park and discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds that call the park home. Each walk is an exploration of a different area of the park.
Spend your Saturday morning exploring Deception Pass State Park and discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds that call the park home. Each walk is an exploration of a different area of the park.
Spend your Saturday morning exploring Deception Pass State Park and discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds that call the park home. Each walk is an exploration of a different area of the park.