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State Parks Commission to meet in Chelan

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).

Camp recipe: Seven Can Taco Soup

This is one of many versions of a hearty, tummy-warming soup that is fast and easy to make and feeds a crowd! Serve it with sour cream, cheese, salsa, corn chips, corn bread or even add a fried or scrambled egg and toast for breakfast. Make it as below, or feel free to change it up and create your own delicious combo. Enjoy!

Maryhill State Park

Maryhill State Park is a waterfront camping park right on the Columbia River. Visit for a relaxing camping weekend and experience this area's natural beauty, wonder and cultural history.

Video tour: Maryhill State Park

Maryhill State Park is a waterfront camping park right on the Columbia River. Visit for a relaxing camping weekend and experience this area's natural beauty, wonder and cultural history.

Pacific Beach State Park

This small camping park northwest of Aberdeen features camping sites next to the roaring Pacific Ocean and a flat sandy beach to run and play on. Fly a kite, play in the sand and fall asleep to sound of crashing waves.

Lewis and Clark State Park

Saddle up for a deep-forest adventure. Horses are welcome at this 616-acre camping park set in a stand of old-growth forest. Hiking trails, picnicking, and camping are available for horseback riders and non-equestrians alike at this charming, woodsy park.

Spencer Spit 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.

Curlew Lake State Park

Located in northeastern Washington, Curlew Lake State Park is an 87-acre park that is a popular destination for fishing and camping.

Daroga State Park

Daroga State Park offers day use and camping with 1.5 miles of Columbia River shoreline on the elevated edge of the desert scablands.

Concert at the Park

Join us to enjoy the Concert at the Park featuring Trío Guadalevín, La Cantina, and La Familia Hunter at the Group Camp area at Yakima Sportsman State Park.

Manchester State Park

Manchester State Park is a year-round camping park with stunning views of the Puget Sound and an interesting military history, including the historic Torpedo Warehouse.

Potholes State Park

Set in a desert terrain on Potholes Reservoir with freshwater marshes, Potholes State Park is an optimal landing spot for camping, water activities and family time.

State Parks Commission to meet virtually

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. 

Schafer State Park

Schafer State Park offers supreme fishing opportunities for steelhead, cutthroat trout and salmon as well as great camping in a cool and classic Western Washington forest.

Millersylvania State Park

Millersylvania State Park is an old-growth forest camping park on the shores of Deep Lake with two swimming beaches, miles of forested hiking and biking trails, and watercraft launches.

Doe Island Marine State Park

Adjacent to Orcas Island, Doe Island Marine State Park offers quiet marine camping with a short hiking loop.

Yakima Sportsman State Park

Yakima Sportsman State Park is a 266-acre camping park originally created by the Yakima Sportsman's Association to promote game management and the preservation of natural resources.

Fields Spring State Park

Located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington, Fields Spring is a forested camping park open year-round for hiking, biking and lots of snow play.

Dosewallips State Park

Visit the mountains or beach at Dosewallips State Park. Dig for clams or watch a herd of elk wander through camp. This diverse and dynamic park is perfect for a day trip or overnight stay.

Fort Ebey State Park

Fort Ebey State Park is a coastal camping park on Whidbey Island. Featuring a historic military fort, the park has beach activities and miles of hiking trails.

Lake Chelan State Park

On the shores of Lake Chelan is one of Washington State’s most popular state parks. At Lake Chelan State Park, enjoy a hiking, biking, volleyball, swimming, fishing and camping.

Twanoh State Park

Built in the classic style of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Twanoh State Park is a 188-acre marine camping park on Hood Canal that features warm saltwater swimming, scenic beauty and abundant shellfish.

Parks Commission approves stay limit changes

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks Recreation Commission has approved changes to camping stay limits in state parks. 

The update limits maximum stay lengths to no more than 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period. Total nights stayed cannot exceed 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks. Camping stay limits are outlined in Section 7 of WAC 352-32-030. 

Fort Flagler Historical State Park

Fort Flagler Historical State Park is a camping park surrounded on three sides by saltwater shoreline and offers historic forts, military history and much more.

Steamboat Rock State Park

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.