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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.
Triton Cove State Park is a small day use park on Hood Canal with 555 feet of shoreline and an ADA-accessible boat launch. Take to the water for a day of crabbing, fishing or enjoy a relaxed picnic on the shore.
Shine Tidelands State Park is a day-use park with a sandy shoreline along Bywater Bay. A peaceful stop while traveling through the Kitsap Peninsula or for admiring stunning views of Hood Canal, this park offers a picnic area and beachy fun.
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Alta Lake State Park is a camping and day-use park where mountainous pine forests meet the desert. The 2-mile long lake offers trout fishing, water skiing and windsurfing during the summer months.
Don't want to choose between the ocean or river? Griffiths-Priday State Park has the best of both! Whether you are picnicking, fishing or want a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach then this quiet park is a perfect day trip.
Rainbow Falls State Park is a 129-acre camping park on the Chehalis River. A variety of campsites and a tranquil river setting make this a popular overnight stay for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders tackling the Willapa Hills Trail.
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.
Set on a rocky estuary shoreline, Potlatch combines the delights of the sea and land. Mature pine forest gives way to sweeping views of the Hood Canal at this classic Western Washington park.
While some prefer to see the state by car, tour bus or RV, Rajesh Pillai had a different plan. Rajesh, a program manager from Bothell, Washington, set out on an adventure to see all auto-accessible Washington state parks by motorcycle.
Mystery Bay State Park is a hidden escape on the west side of Marrowstone Island. Drive or boat in for a day of fun on the water and take in views of the Olympic Mountains over a sunset picnic dinner.
Set in one of the driest microclimates west of the Cascade Mountains, Sequim Bay State Park dwells in the Olympic rain shadow, making it the perfect place for a day visit or off-season camping.
Reed Island State Park is a marine day use park located on the Columbia River, east of Vancouver. Boat in for a rustic park experience, relax on the sandy beach and grassy meadows. You may catch a glimpse of the herons that call this island home. There are no services here.
To the delight of outdoor enthusiasts, this park has it all. Lakes, scenic views, trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding, historic structures, forested campgrounds and a nature preserve are all at your fingertips.
Saddle up for a deep-forest adventure at Lewis & Clark State Park. Horses are welcome at this 616-acre camping park set in a stand of old-growth forest. Hiking trails, games, picnicking and camping are available for riders and non-equestrians alike at this charming, woodsy park.
OLYMPIA – Nov. 8, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular in-person commission meeting Thursday, Nov. 17 at Campbell's Resort in Chelan.
Commission action items include the proposed transfer of Riverside State Park – Sontag Park to Nine Mile Falls School District and the proposed transfer of portions of Nisqually State Park to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Located between Seattle and Ellensburg off I-90, Lake Easton State Park is a magnet for urbanites who have limited time for escapes. The park is also far enough east to (sometimes) see sun when Seattle is shrouded in gray.
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Pearrygin Lake State Park is a perfect escape to enjoy camping, hiking, swimming, or even snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. With 1,186 acres to enjoy, you’ll have to find a way to be bored here.
Joseph Whidbey State Park is a day use park on the west shore of Whidbey Island with expansive views of Victoria, B.C., Lopez Island, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Take in a spectacular sunset, kick a ball around, or roam the beach with your kids.
Overlooking the Columbia River, Beacon Rock State Park is a great destination for hiking, technical climbing, horseback riding, and biking. There are endless year-round vantage points to take in the extraordinary Columbia River Gorge views.
Skagit Island Marine State park is a 25-acre island with marine camping in Skagit Bay. Located within kayaking distance of Cornet Bay in Deception Pass State park, this little island has it all.
Several Washington state parks have primitive sites for folks arriving by foot or by bike. They can provide a gentle introduction to backpacking before you shoulder a 40lb pack and walk into the wild.
Fort Columbia State Park is considered one of the most intact historic coastal defense sites in the U.S. In addition to its historical significance, the area offers bird watching, miles of forested hiking trails and secluded beaches.
An iconic state park, Ike Kinswa is 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.