141 state parks, historic sites and recreation areas in Washington
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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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