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Clark Island Marine State Park

Located midway between Orcas and Lummi islands, Clark Island Marine State Park is a stretch of land that's perfect for napping, camping and relaxing after a big day of boating or paddling. Take in spectacular sunrises and sunsets from your tent pitched on the beach.

Illahee State Park

Whether you reach it by land or sea, Illahee State Park is an amazing place to be. Camp year-round and enjoy the verdant hiking trails, fishing and shellfishing or a paddle around the bay. Military enthusiasts can take in Illahee’s memorial featuring two large naval guns donated from the U.S.S. West Virginia.

Squilchuck State Park

Squilchuck State Park is tucked deep into the mountains near Wenatchee and sits at 3,200 feet. Reserve the group camp and bring your mountain bikes for a fun weekend of rugged rides. In the winter, come for the day to enjoy snow sports. The Squilchuck Lodge is available to host your rustic wedding and other group events.

Video tour: Battle Ground Lake State Park

Battle Ground Lake State Park is a forested camping park in the Cascade Mountain foothills; its proximity to Vancouver and Portland and its cool green lake make it a great escape from the bustle of city and suburbs.

Video tour: Scenic Beach State Park

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.

Video tour: Lake Wenatchee State Park

Climb a mountain, ride a horse or try stand up paddling. Settle into your camp chair and soak your feet in an alpine lake. Kick back with a book, teach the kids to swim – or do it all – at Lake Wenatchee State Park.

Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

A high desert adventure awaits you at this sprawling camping park located between Soap Lake and Coulee City. Experience a dramatic landscape of deep gorges and lakes where you can get out on the water, hike and play nine-hole or mini golf.

Saltwater State Park History

Saltwater State Park provides access to the shores and undersea gardens of Puget Sound in the midst of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The woodsy ravine behind the beach can be explored on miles of trails, and visitors enjoy camp life just minutes from the homes of millions of people.

Dash Point State Park History

Dash Point State Park provides access to the shores and undersea gardens of Puget Sound in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The woodsy ravine behind the park’s beach can be explored on miles of trails, and visitors enjoy camp life just minutes from the homes of millions of people.  

Steptoe Butte & Steptoe Battlefield State Parks

Washington State Parks has started a planning process for Steptoe Butte State Park and Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Sites. CAMP is a multi-staged, public participation-based planning process for individual parks that culminates with adoption of park land classifications, a long-term park boundary, and a park management plan. The combination of these deliverables constitutes a land use plan.

How to have a great state park visit with dogs

It’s not a hike, campout or road trip unless your loyal pup comes with you. While embarking on a state park adventure is optional, bringing the whole family back healthy and whole is mandatory! So, we have for getting out and camping out with your canine BFF.

Seaquest State Park

Seaquest is a 475-acre, year-round camping park set among lush pines in the shadow of the storied Mount. St. Helen's volcano. Seaquest Park boasts forested campgrounds, great hiking trails and stunning mountain panoramas. Next door to the campground is Silver Lake. The park is connected to the popular Mount St. Helen's Interpretive Center, another worthwhile destination, and Silver Lake by a pedestrian tunnel which leads you to a boardwalk trail over the wetland where ducks and other wildlife thrive.

Lake Sylvia First Day Hike- Forest Bathing Stroll

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing in nature for health and wellness benefits. The hike will begin at the Legacy Pavilion. The walk is a gentle easy stroll through the park and group camp.

Lake Sylvia reopens after summer construction, improvements

OLYMPIA — Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano has reopened for camping and day-use after undergoing construction and improvements.

Scenic Beach State Park History

Beach with a view

Scenic Beach State Park is rooted in the era of automobile tourist camps that sprung up around Washington’s inland waterways in the 1920s as car ownership became widespread. Its location on the eastern shore of Hood Canal, with views across the water to the soaring peaks of the Olympic Mountains is highlighted in the spring and early summer with blooming native rhododendrons.

Fort Townsend Historical State Park

On the surface, Fort Townsend is a classic state with beach access along Port Townsend Bay. But a closer look reveals a hidden history. Built in 1856, Fort Townsend operated as a U.S. Army site on and off until a fire destroyed its barracks in 1895. The small camping park south of Port Townsend is unique among Washington's coastal forts because it has all but returned to nature.

Rasar Cabins

Rasar cabins are tucked in a cozy forest setting, near the group camp area and an easy half-mile walk to the Skagit River.

Video tour: Lake Chelan State Park

This social camping park pulses with life in the summer. Generations of families return to the blue lake every year; they even try to book the same campsite they've used since the 1960s and '70s. But, while they'll jockey online for their favorite spot, veteran Chelan-goers happily share this gem with first-timers, and many lifelong friendships begin there.

Pearrygin Lake Vacation House

The Pearrygin Lake vacation house lies on the shores of scenic Pearrygin Lake with easy access to the swim beach, boat launch, picnic area and camp store.

Ramblewood Retreat Center

Surrounded by old growth cedar and hemlock trees, Ramblewood Retreat Center combines the characteristics of camping with the comforts of a cozy lodge. Ramblewood is perfect for medium-sized groups.

Retreat Centers

Retreat centers were established as youth camps (environmental learning centers) in the 1950's. These specialized overnight facilities may be rented by large groups for a variety of recreational and educational experiences.

Brooks Memorial Wall Tents

Remove a bit of the hassle from the camping experience with a wall tent. Tucked under tall ponderosa pine trees and located near the Goldendale Observatory, this area is ideal for stargazing.

Lake Sylvia First Day Hike- Half Mile Kids Hike

Our kids hike begins at the legacy pavilion. The group will be led by staff over the bridge and up through group camp and back toward the dam and back to the legacy pavilion. Along the way plant species and little critters will be discussed.

Not your mother’s grilled cheese

There’s something magical about simple, hearty foods when you’re surrounded by nature – every bite just hits different. Level up your camp chef game with the perfect grilled cheese. 

This isn’t just your average grilled cheese – it's melty, herbalicious, tangy and just a little bougie (in the best way). And the best part? You can make it right on your camp stove with minimal gear. 

What you’ll need 

Ingredients:  

  • 2 slices of sourdough bread 

State Parks needs you to help stop the spread invasive pests

OLYMPIA — Washington State Parks needs the help of its visitors to stop the spread of invasive pests that can cause significant damage to our forests. 

State parks have a wide variety of natural native and planted non-native trees and forests, which puts them at risk for almost every worrisome invasive pest. Parks are of particular concern because they welcome visitors from all over the state and country who often bring their own camping supplies for their stay. This includes the main culprit for invasive pest transfer: firewood.