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1.5 Lake Trail – Open to all ages
Meet at the Legacy Pavilion at 1pm. The hike will begin there and will go around the lake, 1.5 miles. The trail can be slippery and muddy, so rain/mud boots are heavily recommended.

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.

.5 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.

State Parks started the CAMP process for Palouse Falls. Lyons Ferry & Lewis and Clark Trail State Parks in 2018. Two public meetings were held November 5th and 6th 2018. Two public meetings were held November 8th and 9th 2021. The project is currently on hold.

Camping is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in nature, and nothing enhances the experience quite like a cozy campfire. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows, sharing stories or simply enjoying the warmth of the flames, a campfire can create lasting memories.  

Our favorite fall road trip through the North and Central Cascades is doable clockwise or counterclockwise, starting from most points on the itinerary. You could bring your RV or camp out, or you could book cozy cabins at each state park on the loop.

State parks have a wide variety of natural native and planted non-native trees and forests, which makes them at risk for almost every worrisome invasive pest. Parks are of particular concern because they have 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.

Trees are ever-present above us when visiting or camping in the forest. Yet, too often, we are unaware of the risks associated with trees. Trees and branches can fall at any time and at any location for lots of reasons, including weather, age, fire, damage and disease.

With so many lakes, rivers, bays, inlets and ocean shores, it’s no wonder boating, paddling, angling and beach camping are popular in Washington, especially when the weather gets warm.

Washington State Parks manages public boat ramps, docks, launches and mooring buoys, and each has its own pass or permit requirements.

Here is your handy guide to help you determine which passes you may need for your favorite water activity:

Hundreds of positions available across Washington

OLYMPIA – Feb. 14, 2022 – Washington State Parks announces its annual statewide recruitment for park aide and senior park aide positions.

The available park aide and senior park aide positions are non-permanent.

Find parks for your next adventures.

Seasonal positions will serve parks across Washington.

OLYMPIA – Jan. 17, 2023 – Washington State Parks is recruiting seasonal park aides to work in its beautiful outdoor places this spring, summer and fall!

Parks is looking for 305 park aides and senior park aides to work from April through September in diverse environments like old-growth forests, channeled scabland and shrub steppe, as well as on Pacific Ocean beaches and the high desert and around Puget Sound and its islands.

Learn what parks take reservation and what facilities are offered.
Learn more about the ongoing project of sharing the Washington state parks histories.
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.
Read about the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and learn more about their public meetings and work sessions.

Visitation to parks, natural areas and properties across public lands has increased since 2020, and with it has come an increase in the inadvertent discovery of objects and specimens by visitors and staff.
You'll need a Discover Pass or other State parks pass to visit Washington State parks.

Love stories from parks staff who proposed or got married in a state park.
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.
Nile Sno-park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 25 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Cougar Sno-park is located in the South Cascades region. This Sno-park features 36 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Manastash Sno-park is located in the Blewett/I90 region. This Sno-park features 78 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Rattlesnake Sno-park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 26 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Pinegrass Sno-park is located in the Greenwater/Yakima region. This Sno-park features 66 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails
Atkisson Sno-park is located in the South Cascades region. This Sno-park features 154 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.
Evergreen Sno-park is located in the Blewett/I90 region. This Sno-park features 91 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.