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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Hidden in plain sight, this park offers miles of forested hiking and biking trails, but its main draw is the beach. Whether you're out for an afternoon or a camping trip, you'll be delighted by this oasis tucked between two urban hubs.
Located on Harstine Island, Jarrell Cove is a saltwater haven with excellent opportunities for swimming, camping and overnight boat moorage. This park is rife with with opportunities for bird and wildlife watching, and walks through dense tree stands and along placid, opal-colored water.
While much of James Island Marine State Park is designated a Natural Forest Area and is closed to public access, there is plenty of open territory to explore on this water access-only island. Enjoy the emerald coves, forested trails, spectacular views and an isthmus with two white sand beaches.
Willapa Hills State Park Trail spans 56 miles east-west between Chehalis in Lewis County and South Bend in Pacific County. Pedestrians, equestrians, cyclists and skaters can experience scenic views of Willapa Valley, rivers, farms and small towns along the way.
Join Parks Interpretive Rangers in scavenger hunts, educational games, Junior Ranger programming and the opportunity for kids to get their Girl Scouts Love State Parks Passport stamped.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is updating its camping and moorage fees for 2025 to support its operations amid inflation impacts and rising costs.
Separating the mountains from Lake Chelan, Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is perfect for a day trip or campout with activities to keep the entire family entertained.
Step back in time at Fort Casey Historical State Park. Ignite your curiosity in the historic military batteries and 1903 lighthouse, with its own interpretive center and gift shop. Soak in the stunning views, fly a kite, fish or explore the beach at this central west side Whidbey Island gem.
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.
Fort Flagler Historical State Park is a camping park surrounded on three sides by saltwater shoreline. Offering unparalleled views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains and Puget Sound, this historic fort features many of the original military buildings used at Fort Flagler during the turn of the 20th century including gun batteries, noncommissioned officers' quarters and the hospital building.
Shoppers can conveniently explore merchandise on the new site
OLYMPIA – Nov. 29, 2021 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission launched a new online store that provides customers with an improved experience when shopping for popular products.
The store features fan-favorite items including icon prints of each state park, Winter Recreation scarves, 2022 Parks calendars, guidebooks, Discover Passes and e-gift cards.
Closure expected to last a full year
Olympia – Kopachuck State Park will close from June 3, 2024 until summer of 2025 for extensive construction and reimagining of the day-use park.
During the construction period, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will build an outdoor amphitheater, a new playground and a large, rentable facility in the upper day-use area. The goal of the project is to provide a park with better infrastructure, all while keeping its neighborhood park feel.
OLYMPIA – Jan. 18, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular in-person commission meeting Thursday, Jan. 27 in The Commons at Fort Worden Historical State Park.
Commission action items include approval of 2022 agency priorities and a decision regarding obligations of the Fort Worden Public Development Authority.
Hike a trail that meanders through a forest, around freshwater lakes, saltwater marshes and ocean tidelands. The beaches at Cape Disappointment lure kite flyers, sandcastle builders, and nature explorers.
Does your perfect day off involve trees, lawn, sun spots, shade and a clear, turquoise river? Pack your fishing pole, swimsuit and picnic basket, round up your family and friends - or take some much-needed solitude – and head to Schafer State Park.
Spanning two islands and connected by a series of iconic bridges, Deception Pass features a mix of rugged ocean cliffs and quiet old growth forests. Best known for its panoramic views and jaw-dropping sunsets, this park is a go-to for locals and international travelers alike.
A small day-use park adjacent to the expansive Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, Leadbetter Point is full of natural wonders and abundant wildlife. Discover the dynamic beauty of Washington’s coast and inland forest while birdwatching or just exploring in this thriving preserved coastal forest habitat.
Grayland Beach provides front row access to a sandy beach and ocean view. Summer days host a variety of ocean activities and winters can be a quiet day in your RV or yurt.
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.
Stroll through Saltwater then visit the shore this Jan. 1 at Saltwater State Park.
Come visit a series of open house events in Riverside State Park.
Overnight mooring space may be limited during maintenance work
OLYMPIA – June 9, 2023 – The Washington State Parks and recreation Commission (Parks) will complete routine inspection and maintenance of 180 public mooring buoys in parks this summer. Work will begin in north and central Puget Sound on Monday, June 12, and will continue across Puget Sound through June.
The 40-mile, 526-acre Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail winds through eastern Washington from Nine Mile Recreation Area on Lake Spokane to the Idaho border.
Walk in an old-growth forest filled with lush undergrowth and western views of Admiralty Inlet. Stop in to stretch your legs, hike and picnic or gather with family and friends at the amphitheater surrounded by majestic trees.
Located in Padilla Bay, Saddlebag Island is a boat-in only park offering a warm pebble beach, green forest and grassy meadows with spring wildflowers.