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Wetlands, pebble beaches, tidal flats and salmon runs are the stuff that Puget Sound is made of. Discover and explore these features and more at Belfair State Park.
Kopachuck State Park is great for a family picnic or to immerse yourself in nature while walking your dog. Recharge your batteries with stunning beach sunsets.
CAMANO ISLAND — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is excited to support the Cama Beach Quilters in hosting their 15th annual quilt show.
This year, the quilt show is moving from Cama Beach Historical State Park to the Camano Commons Marketplace at Terry’s Corner to accommodate more people with improved parking and space for vendors. The new location is also much flatter and more navigable for eventgoers with limited mobility.
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.
Stroll the grounds or climb to the top of North Head Lighthouse for views of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach Peninsula, Columbia River Bar and the northern Oregon Coast.
The Cama Center sits on a bluff overlooking the historic Cama Beach cabins and offers sweeping views of Saratoga Passage, Whidbey Island and the Olympic Mountains.
Eagle Island is a great place to moor or anchor your boat, gaze at the splendor of Mount Rainier, relax on the beach and watch harbor seals close to the shore.
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.
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.
From Leadbetter Point to Fort Worden, and beyond, we celebrate the life of Ms. Bessie Virginia Charawell-Jarboe-Koudal, a military wife in the early 20th Century, and later a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and forever a curious kid.
…and… since a woman is so much more than her last name, we’ll call Bessie by her first name.
Cutts Island State Park is proof that good things come in small packages. Only reachable by boat, this intriguing little island offers the perfect day at the beach.
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.
Among the enchanting San Juan Islands, snag a cliffside campsite for breathtaking views, explore untamed beaches, and glimpse native residents such as deer and otter on Jones Island.
Turn Island is a kayaker's dream. With its pebble beaches and shoreside campsites, this marine state park is a social destination for the paddling crowd, or a quiet retreat in the off-season.
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.
Twanoh State Park is a delightful place on the southern reach of Hood Canal. Its attractive beach at the mouth of cold, clear Twanoh Creek has long attracted people.
You'll know you've arrived at Kinney Point when you see the kayak rack. This unique "parking" feature invites you to pull in, hang up your kayak and play!
Located on Marrowstone Island, this park is only accessible by beachable watercraft, and the wide pebble beach disappears at high tide; hence, the rack. Part of the Cascadia Marine Trail, Kinney Point State Park Property is a quiet place to spend the night, explore the beach and stretch your legs after a long day of paddling.
Located on Marrowstone Island, this park is only accessible by beachable watercraft, and the wide pebble beach disappears at high tide; hence, the rack. Part of the Cascadia Marine Trail, Kinney Point State Park Property is a quiet place to spend the night, explore the beach and stretch your legs after a long day of paddling.
Most of Washington’s ocean beaches and several state parks allow equestrian activities, including sections of our long-distance trails. Horses can be terrific trail partners to their riders and an exciting thing to see for others on the trail.
Make a splash at the Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Sammamish State Park !
Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2024. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
Polar Plunge returns on New Year’s Day 2024. Festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with registration, music, and merriment on the shores of Sunset Beach. The crowd will “plunge” at noon.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) asks everyone who is planning a Fourth of July celebration at a park or on the beach to be safe and protect their friends, neighbors, public lands and wildlife.
Dune grasses, knobby shore pines, and a sandy shore create the classic Washington beach scene. This 10-acre day use park is a relaxing stop for playing in the sand, birdwatching, fishing, clamming, and watching the sunset.
Dosewallips State Park, only 60 miles north of Olympia, is the eastern gateway to the Olympic Peninsula. The region is made up of forests, mountains, rivers, beaches and deltas – and surrounded by sound and sea.
Don't want to choose between the ocean or river? Griffiths-Priday State Park has the best of both! Whether you are picnicking, fishing or want a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach then this quiet park is a perfect day trip.
Close to Seattle, Lake Sammamish State Park offers two swimming beaches, trails, sandy volleyball courts, soccer fields and more. Here, you’ll enjoy outdoor family time off the urban grid.