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Located in northeastern Washington, Curlew Lake State Park is an 87-acre park that is a popular destination for fishing and camping.
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.
Daroga State Park offers day use and camping with 1.5 miles of Columbia River shoreline on the elevated edge of the desert scablands.
Adjacent to Orcas Island, Doe Island Marine State Park offers quiet marine camping with a short hiking loop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Come on out and camp in Schafer's new campground, join the park's centennial commemoration event and do some fishing.
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.
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.
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.
OLYMPIA — Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano has reopened for camping and day-use after undergoing construction and improvements.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington State Parks is currently working on the Classification and Management Planning (CAMP) process for Gingko Petrified Forest State Park. State Parks started the CAMP process in January 2019; however, planning was put on hold in June 2021 when it was determined that additional environmental analysis was necessary. In August 2023, State Parks secured funding to hire PBS Engineering and Environmental to perform an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Recreation Drive Trail, located in the northern portion of the park.
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.
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.
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.
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.