Washington: 138 state parks, 2 state trails and 1 recreation area

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Alta Lake State ParkMountainous pine forest meets the desert around a two-mile lake, with trout fishing, water skiing and…
Anderson Lake State ParkCedar, fir and alder forest around a freshwater marsh, with trails that slope down to a lake teeming with…
Battle Ground Lake State ParkA spring-fed lake in the Cascade foothills, with one boat ramp for non-motorized craft — electric motors…
Bay View State ParkA camping park on the shore of Padilla Bay, with sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables and a reservable…
Beacon Rock State ParkFour and a half thousand acres in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, with 9,500 feet…
Beebe Bridge State ParkFifty-six riverfront acres near Chelan, with swimming, boating, pickleball and roomy campgrounds. A Columbia…
Belfair State ParkWetlands, pebble beaches, tidal flats and salmon runs — Puget Sound in miniature. A first-come picnic shelter…
Birch Bay State ParkA blue cove between Bellingham and Blaine that feels secluded without being far from town. The rocky beach…
Blake Island Marine State ParkClassic island recreation within reach of Seattle, arriving by boat, paddleboard or kayak. The campground's…
Blind Island Marine State ParkReachable only by boat, with few amenities and tranquil water views. Kayak groups stop here in the high…
Bogachiel State ParkA green-enshrouded haven on the river, and an excellent base for touring the western Olympic Peninsula. The…
Bottle Beach State ParkTide flats on southern Grays Harbor that host more than a million migratory shorebirds and seabirds each…
Bridgeport State Park622 acres with 7,500 feet of freshwater shoreline on Rufus Woods Lake, tucked behind Chief Joseph Dam…
Bridle Trails State ParkTwenty-eight miles of maintained trails between Kirkland and Redmond, open to equestrians, hikers, walkers…
Brooks Memorial State ParkPanoramic mountain views, wildflower meadows and starry skies in the Simcoe Mountains, under tall pines and…
Cama Beach Historical State ParkA waterfront park with spectacular views across Saratoga Passage, and a café on site. Up to 15 miles of…
Camano Island State ParkForested trails and rocky shoreline with sweeping views over Puget Sound to the Olympics and Mount Rainier…
Cape Disappointment State Park2,023 acres on the Long Beach Peninsula, fronted by the Pacific and looking into the mouth of the Columbia…
Clark Island Marine State ParkA stretch of land midway between Orcas and Lummi islands, reached by boat. Two picnic sites and a sandy beach…
Columbia Hills Historical State ParkShrub-steppe, high-desert panoramas and river shoreline, with climbing, biking and horseback riding. Native…
Conconully State ParkNinety-seven acres with 5,400 feet of freshwater shoreline in the forested mountains of north central…
Crawford State Park Heritage SiteForty forested acres in Washington's north-east corner, above Gardner Cave — one of the state's longest…
Curlew Lake State ParkA lakeside park in north-eastern Washington, well off the beaten path and popular for fishing and camping…
Cutts Island Marine State ParkA small island reachable only by boat, and proof that good things come in small packages. Moorage buoys are…
Daroga State ParkA lush green oasis among the dry, rolling hills of central Washington, off Highway 97. A calm lagoon suits…
Dash Point State Park461 acres on Puget Sound with 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline, hidden in plain sight between two urban…
Deception Pass State ParkTwo islands joined by a series of iconic bridges, with rugged ocean cliffs and quiet old-growth forest. The…
Doe Island Marine State ParkQuiet marine camping next to Orcas Island, with a rugged 0.3-mile perimeter loop. A 60-foot dock offers…
Dosewallips State ParkFive miles of shoreline on Hood Canal and the Dosewallips River, with grassy camp areas in rustic settings…
Doug's Beach State ParkA Columbia Gorge site known for windsurfing, swimming, paddleboarding and wildlife viewing. Conditions suit…
Eagle Island Marine State ParkA place to moor or anchor near Anderson Island, with two buoys for overnight stays. Harbor seals come close…
Federation Forest State ParkHundreds of acres of old-growth beside the White River, with kid-friendly trails under a cool canopy. Three…
Fields Spring State ParkMore than 800 forested acres in the Blue Mountains of south-east Washington, open year-round for hiking…
Flaming Geyser State ParkA glorious stretch of the Green River east of Auburn, with wooded trails, horse trails and expansive fields…
Fort Casey Historical State ParkHistoric military batteries and a 1903 lighthouse with its own interpretive center and gift shop, on the west…
Fort Columbia State ParkOne of the most intact historic coastal defense sites in the country, with miles of forested trails and…
Fort Ebey State ParkA coastal camping park on Whidbey Island with 25 miles of wooded trails, a historic military fort and beach…
Fort Flagler Historical State ParkA camping park surrounded on three sides by saltwater, with many of the original turn-of-the-century military…
Fort Simcoe Historical State ParkThe U.S. Army built a fort here in 1856 on what had been a Yakama Nation camping area; it closed in 1859 and…
Fort Townsend Historical State ParkA small camping park with beach access on Port Townsend Bay, built in 1856 and used on and off by the U.S…
Fort Worden Historical State ParkA sprawling site above Admiralty Inlet at the entrance to Puget Sound — beaches, forest, historic gun…
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State ParkA National Natural Landmark with hiking and an interpretive center built around its petrified wood. Camping…
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage SiteOne of the nation's largest public telescopes, in the hills above the Columbia River, with live telescope…
Grayland Beach State ParkFront-row access to sandy shore and sweeping ocean views, with large paved campsites taking RVs up to 60…
Griffiths-Priday State ParkOcean and river both, with a sandy beach, a reservable picnic shelter and a stroll through the dunes. An easy…
Harstine Island State ParkMiles of forested trail through old growth on a quiet island. The upland trails climb gently; the beach trail…
Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason CountyA hidden gem reached only by watercraft, with trails among Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock and a picnic under…
Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit CountyA quick paddle or boat ride from La Conner or Whidbey Island, on Skagit Bay. Most of the island is a nature…
Ike Kinswa State ParkIdyllic forest on the shore of Mayfield Lake, among a rolling patchwork of farmland and woods. The lake holds…
Illahee State ParkYear-round camping above the bay, with verdant hiking trails, shellfishing and a paddle around the water. Its…
Jackson House State Park Heritage SiteA small day-use park around the 1850 cabin home of John R. Jackson, the first pioneer settler north of the…
James Island Marine State ParkEmerald coves, forested trails and an isthmus with two white sand beaches, reached only by water. Much of the…
Jarrell Cove State ParkA saltwater haven on Harstine Island, with walks through dense tree stands and along placid, opal-coloured…
Joemma Beach State ParkSalty bliss for kayakers, canoeists and paddlers, a quick boat ride or a beautiful drive from Olympia and…
Jones Island Marine State ParkCliffside campsites and untamed beaches among the San Juan Islands, with deer and otter for neighbours. The…
Joseph Whidbey State ParkExpansive views from the west shore of Whidbey Island to Victoria, Lopez Island and the Strait of Juan de…
Kanaskat-Palmer State ParkA camping park on a forested plateau beside the whitewater of the Green River. Standard and partial-hookup…
Kinney Point State Park PropertyA Cascadia Marine Trail stop on Marrowstone Island, reachable only by beachable watercraft — the pebble beach…
Kitsap Memorial State ParkSunsets, grassy lawns and the Log Hall Heritage Area on the Hood Canal shoreline, popular for weddings and…
Klickitat State Park TrailThirty-one miles of converted railbed from Lyle toward Goldendale, following the Klickitat River to Swale…
Kopachuck State ParkA family picnic park with beach sunsets and walks among the trees. Kopachuck Hall, a 3,639-square-foot event…
Lake Chelan State ParkOne of Washington's most popular state parks, on the shore of Lake Chelan. Hiking, volleyball, swimming…
Lake Easton State ParkOff I-90 between Seattle and Ellensburg, with 24,000 feet of freshwater access on Lake Easton — and far…
Lake Sammamish State ParkTwo swimming beaches, trails, volleyball courts and soccer fields, close enough to Seattle for an afternoon…
Lake Sylvia State ParkA placid lake in classic Western Washington forest, with a fishing bridge for the summer and colour on the…
Lake Wenatchee State ParkA Northwest icon: clear blue glacier-fed water ringed by forested mountains, near Leavenworth. Winter brings…
Larrabee State Park2,748 acres on the seaward side of Chuckanut Mountain near Bellingham, with 8,100 feet of saltwater shoreline…
Leadbetter Point State ParkA small day-use park beside the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge on the Pacific shore. Bring binoculars…
Lewis and Clark State Park616 acres of old-growth forest where horses are welcome, with equestrian parking east of the road past the…
Lewis and Clark Trail State ParkA forested oasis on the Touchet River amid the arid grassland of south-eastern Washington, with 1,333 feet of…
Lime Kiln Point State ParkA rocky cliff at the west end of San Juan Island, and one of the best whale-watching spots on earth — orcas…
Lincoln Rock State ParkShaded campsites and cosy cabins just above Rocky Reach Dam, with a boat launch onto Lake Entiat and calm…
Lyons Ferry State ParkIce Age flood-carved Palouse landscape at the confluence of the Snake and Palouse rivers, with shade trees…
Manchester State ParkYear-round camping above Puget Sound, with wooded trails and more than 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline. Its…
Maryhill State ParkA waterfront camping park right on the Columbia River, with sites up to 60 feet. Two reservable picnic…
Matia Island Marine State ParkA secluded San Juan island reachable only by boat, known for old-growth trees, a rainforest feel and a…
McMicken Island Marine State ParkA tiny day-use island in South Puget Sound with 1,661 feet of saltwater shoreline, ringed by moorage buoys…
Miller Peninsula State Park PropertyOne of the driest microclimates west of the Cascades, in the Olympic rain shadow. Nearly 20 miles of…
Millersylvania State ParkOld-growth forest camping on the shores of Deep Lake, with two swimming areas and a hand-carry boat launch…
Moran State ParkLakes, scenic views, historic structures, forested campgrounds and a nature preserve, with trails for biking…
Mount Pilchuck State ParkA 2.7-mile trail climbs 2,300 feet over uneven ground, shale fields and exposed switchbacks to a historic…
Mount Spokane State ParkA hundred miles of trail through the Selkirk Mountains, with panoramic views from the 5,883-foot summit…
Mystery Bay State ParkA hidden escape on the west side of Marrowstone Island, reachable by car or by boat, with the Olympics across…
Nisqually State ParkA day-use park still in development on the Nisqually River between the Mashel River and Ohop Creek, with…
Nolte State ParkA laid-back day-use park on Deep Lake near the Green River Gorge, where calm water and sandy shores suit…
Obstruction Pass State ParkOne of the few public beaches on Orcas Island, across 76 acres of madrone trees, pebbly shore and wide water…
Ocean City State ParkSoft sand for kites and sandcastles, with a forested campground behind it for the campfire afterwards…
Olallie State ParkA day-use park on the western slopes of the Cascades, with soaring cliffs, a rushing river and waterfalls at…
Olmstead Place Historical State ParkA homestead preserved as it was farmed, with the Seaton school house, an original cabin, the Smith family's…
Pacific Beach State ParkCampsites next to the roaring Pacific, north-west of Aberdeen, with a flat sandy beach for kites. Sixteen…
Pacific Pines State ParkDune grasses, knobby shore pines and sandy shore across ten day-use acres. Windbreaks are scattered through…
Palouse Falls State Park Heritage SiteNinety-four acres above the official state waterfall, where the river drops 200 feet through a narrow…
Paradise Point State ParkA camping park on the Lewis River just off Interstate 5, with a sandy riverfront swimming area and a disc…
Patos Island Marine State Park207 acres of dramatic rock formations, madrone and a working lighthouse, a couple of miles from Canadian…
Peace Arch Historical State ParkA 67-foot white arch rising from lawns and flowering gardens on the US–Canada border at Blaine, devoted to…
Pearrygin Lake State Park1,186 acres around a spring-fed lake with 11,000 feet of waterfront and a boat launch with a dock, under a…
Penrose Point State ParkA richly forested 237-acre marine park with nearly two miles of Puget Sound shoreline and two and a half…
Peshastin Pinnacles State ParkSandstone slabs above the Wenatchee River Valley, with panoramic views over mountains, hills and orchards. A…
Pleasant Harbor State Park PropertyA cosy one-acre property for overnight moorage only — tie up and take in Hood Canal. Salmon, shrimp and crab…
Posey Island State ParkA one-acre island north of Pearl Island near Roche Harbor, with two primitive group campsites and one…
Potholes State ParkDesert terrain and freshwater marshes on Potholes Reservoir, with sandhill cranes, raptors and sage thrashers…
Potlatch State ParkMature pine gives way to sweeping views of Hood Canal along a rocky estuary shoreline, with moorage buoys off…
Rainbow Falls State Park129 acres on the Chehalis River, and a popular overnight stop for hikers, cyclists and riders on the Willapa…
Rasar State ParkForested campgrounds, grassy fields and views of the Skagit River across 180 acres, with 4,000 feet of…
Reed Island State ParkA marine day-use park in the Columbia east of Vancouver, with a sandy beach, grassy meadows and herons. There…
Riverside State Park9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers, with roughly 100 miles of trail for hikers, mountain…
Rockport State ParkRare old-growth trees up to 250 feet tall at the foot of Sauk Mountain, with an overlook onto the Skagit…
Sacajawea Historical State Park267 day-use acres at the confluence of the Snake and the Columbia, with story circles installed by the artist…
Saddlebag Island Marine State ParkA boat-in island in Padilla Bay with a warm pebble beach, green forest and grassy meadows of spring…
Saint Edward State ParkSprawling lawns and forested trails around a set of Romanesque Revival brick buildings. A labyrinth of paths…
Saltwater State ParkA sandy beach two miles from Interstate 5, with tide pools, a driftwood-strewn shore and an artificial…
Scenic Beach State ParkGroomed forest trails, native rhododendrons in season, and stunning views of the toothy Olympic range. The…
Schafer State ParkSteelhead, cutthroat trout and salmon in a cool, classic Western Washington forest. The park is on the…
Seaquest State Park475 acres of lush fir in the shadow of Mount St. Helens, with forested campgrounds and mountain panoramas. A…
Sequim Bay State ParkIn the Olympic rain shadow, one of the driest microclimates west of the Cascades, with 4,909 feet of…
Shine Tidelands State ParkA sandy shoreline along Bywater Bay with views of Hood Canal, popular with paddleboarders and beach walkers…
Skagit Island Marine State ParkA 25-acre island in Skagit Bay, within kayaking distance of Cornet Bay in Deception Pass. Forest, meadows…
South Whidbey State ParkOld-growth forest with lush undergrowth and western views over Admiralty Inlet. A reservable picnic shelter…
Spencer Spit State ParkA rare sand spit enclosing a saltwater lagoon on Lopez Island, with a campground and group camps behind it…
Spring Creek Hatchery State ParkA day-use park in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area with premier windsurfing — strong west winds…
Squak Mountain State ParkMossy rocks, lichen-covered trees and bubbling creeks less than 15 minutes from Seattle, with a peek-a-boo…
Squilchuck State ParkHigh in the mountains near Wenatchee at 3,200 feet, with forested trails for mountain bikes in summer and…
Steamboat Rock State ParkLush green lawns and climbing rocks in a Pacific Northwest desert, with 50,000 feet of freshwater shoreline…
Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage SiteThree acres in Rosalia commemorating an 1858 battle between U.S. Army forces and Native American tribes. A…
Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage SiteA National Natural Landmark rising out of soft green and mauve hills in south-east Washington, an occasional…
Stuart Island Marine State ParkThe north-westernmost San Juan island, with about 6,000 feet of shoreline and sunsets that glow orange over…
Sucia Island Marine State ParkEmerald water, forested trails, magnificent sunsets and sandstone formations have made Sucia a crown jewel…
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State ParkA high desert landscape of deep gorges and lakes between Soap Lake and Coulee City. Ninety-six standard and…
Tolmie State ParkA split cove for beach exploration, clamming and crabbing, with an underwater park and artificial reef that…
Triton Cove State ParkA small day-use park on Hood Canal with 555 feet of shoreline and an accessible boat launch. One hundred feet…
Turn Island Marine State ParkA kayaker's island of pebble beaches and shoreside campsites, reached from Jackson Beach on San Juan Island…
Twanoh State ParkA 188-acre marine camping park on Hood Canal built in the classic Civilian Conservation Corps style, with…
Twenty-Five Mile Creek State ParkA base camp on the upper reaches of Lake Chelan, where the creek comes down out of the mountains. Summer…
Twin Harbors State ParkA quintessential coastal getaway, with trails through grassy dunes down to a driftwood-strewn beach for kites…
Wallace Falls State ParkLush forest, two lakes and the three-tiered Wallace Falls, with 12 miles of well-maintained trail along the…
Wanapum Recreation AreaA shrub-steppe camping and day-use park beside the Columbia, with a sandy swim beach and a double-lane launch…
Wenatchee Confluence State Park194 acres where the Wenatchee meets the Columbia, with a designated swimming area, a wetland nature preserve…
Westport Light State ParkNamed for the historic Westport Lighthouse, with 1,215 feet of Pacific shoreline and a boardwalk along it…
Willapa Hills State Park TrailFifty-six miles east to west between Chehalis and South Bend, past the Willapa Valley's rivers, farms and…
Willie Keil's Grave State Park Heritage SiteA small private cemetery just off State Highway 6, five miles east of Raymond, where a highway pullout looks…
Yakima Sportsman State Park266 acres created by the Yakima Sportsman's Association to promote game management and preserve natural…

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