87 state parks with swimming in Washington

87 of Washington’s 141 state parks list swimming. See these parks on a map

ParkEntryCampingLodgingBook
Alta Lake State ParkMountainous pine forest meets the desert around a two-mile lake, with trout fishing, water skiing and…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Battle Ground Lake State ParkA spring-fed lake in the Cascade foothills, with one boat ramp for non-motorized craft — electric motors…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Bay View State ParkA camping park on the shore of Padilla Bay, with sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables and a reservable…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Beebe Bridge State ParkFifty-six riverfront acres near Chelan, with swimming, boating, pickleball and roomy campgrounds. A Columbia…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Belfair State ParkWetlands, pebble beaches, tidal flats and salmon runs — Puget Sound in miniature. A first-come picnic shelter…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Birch Bay State ParkA blue cove between Bellingham and Blaine that feels secluded without being far from town. The rocky beach…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Blake Island Marine State ParkClassic island recreation within reach of Seattle, arriving by boat, paddleboard or kayak. The campground's…CampsitesBook a campsite
Bogachiel State ParkA green-enshrouded haven on the river, and an excellent base for touring the western Olympic Peninsula. The…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Bridgeport State Park622 acres with 7,500 feet of freshwater shoreline on Rufus Woods Lake, tucked behind Chief Joseph Dam…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Cama Beach Historical State ParkA waterfront park with spectacular views across Saratoga Passage, and a café on site. Up to 15 miles of…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Camano Island State ParkForested trails and rocky shoreline with sweeping views over Puget Sound to the Olympics and Mount Rainier…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Clark Island Marine State ParkA stretch of land midway between Orcas and Lummi islands, reached by boat. Two picnic sites and a sandy beach…Campsites
Columbia Hills Historical State ParkShrub-steppe, high-desert panoramas and river shoreline, with climbing, biking and horseback riding. Native…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Conconully State ParkNinety-seven acres with 5,400 feet of freshwater shoreline in the forested mountains of north central…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Curlew Lake State ParkA lakeside park in north-eastern Washington, well off the beaten path and popular for fishing and camping…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Cutts Island Marine State ParkA small island reachable only by boat, and proof that good things come in small packages. Moorage buoys are…Day use only
Daroga State ParkA lush green oasis among the dry, rolling hills of central Washington, off Highway 97. A calm lagoon suits…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Dash Point State Park461 acres on Puget Sound with 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline, hidden in plain sight between two urban…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Deception Pass State ParkTwo islands joined by a series of iconic bridges, with rugged ocean cliffs and quiet old-growth forest. The…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Dosewallips State ParkFive miles of shoreline on Hood Canal and the Dosewallips River, with grassy camp areas in rustic settings…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Doug's Beach State ParkA Columbia Gorge site known for windsurfing, swimming, paddleboarding and wildlife viewing. Conditions suit…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Eagle Island Marine State ParkA place to moor or anchor near Anderson Island, with two buoys for overnight stays. Harbor seals come close…Day use only
Flaming Geyser State ParkA glorious stretch of the Green River east of Auburn, with wooded trails, horse trails and expansive fields…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Fort Ebey State ParkA coastal camping park on Whidbey Island with 25 miles of wooded trails, a historic military fort and beach…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Fort Flagler Historical State ParkA camping park surrounded on three sides by saltwater, with many of the original turn-of-the-century military…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Fort Worden Historical State ParkA sprawling site above Admiralty Inlet at the entrance to Puget Sound — beaches, forest, historic gun…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State ParkA National Natural Landmark with hiking and an interpretive center built around its petrified wood. Camping…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Grayland Beach State ParkFront-row access to sandy shore and sweeping ocean views, with large paved campsites taking RVs up to 60…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Harstine Island State ParkMiles of forested trail through old growth on a quiet island. The upland trails climb gently; the beach trail…$10 / vehicleDay use only
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…Campsites
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…Campsites
Ike Kinswa State ParkIdyllic forest on the shore of Mayfield Lake, among a rolling patchwork of farmland and woods. The lake holds…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Illahee State ParkYear-round camping above the bay, with verdant hiking trails, shellfishing and a paddle around the water. Its…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Jarrell Cove State ParkA saltwater haven on Harstine Island, with walks through dense tree stands and along placid, opal-coloured…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Joemma Beach State ParkSalty bliss for kayakers, canoeists and paddlers, a quick boat ride or a beautiful drive from Olympia and…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Jones Island Marine State ParkCliffside campsites and untamed beaches among the San Juan Islands, with deer and otter for neighbours. The…CampsitesBook a campsite
Joseph Whidbey State ParkExpansive views from the west shore of Whidbey Island to Victoria, Lopez Island and the Strait of Juan de…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Kitsap Memorial State ParkSunsets, grassy lawns and the Log Hall Heritage Area on the Hood Canal shoreline, popular for weddings and…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Kopachuck State ParkA family picnic park with beach sunsets and walks among the trees. Kopachuck Hall, a 3,639-square-foot event…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Lake Chelan State ParkOne of Washington's most popular state parks, on the shore of Lake Chelan. Hiking, volleyball, swimming…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Lake Easton State ParkOff I-90 between Seattle and Ellensburg, with 24,000 feet of freshwater access on Lake Easton — and far…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Lake Sammamish State ParkTwo swimming beaches, trails, volleyball courts and soccer fields, close enough to Seattle for an afternoon…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Lake Sylvia State ParkA placid lake in classic Western Washington forest, with a fishing bridge for the summer and colour on the…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Lake Wenatchee State ParkA Northwest icon: clear blue glacier-fed water ringed by forested mountains, near Leavenworth. Winter brings…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Larrabee State Park2,748 acres on the seaward side of Chuckanut Mountain near Bellingham, with 8,100 feet of saltwater shoreline…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
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…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Lincoln Rock State ParkShaded campsites and cosy cabins just above Rocky Reach Dam, with a boat launch onto Lake Entiat and calm…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Lyons Ferry State ParkIce Age flood-carved Palouse landscape at the confluence of the Snake and Palouse rivers, with shade trees…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Manchester State ParkYear-round camping above Puget Sound, with wooded trails and more than 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline. Its…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Maryhill State ParkA waterfront camping park right on the Columbia River, with sites up to 60 feet. Two reservable picnic…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Matia Island Marine State ParkA secluded San Juan island reachable only by boat, known for old-growth trees, a rainforest feel and a…Campsites
Millersylvania State ParkOld-growth forest camping on the shores of Deep Lake, with two swimming areas and a hand-carry boat launch…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Moran State ParkLakes, scenic views, historic structures, forested campgrounds and a nature preserve, with trails for biking…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Mystery Bay State ParkA hidden escape on the west side of Marrowstone Island, reachable by car or by boat, with the Olympics across…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Nolte State ParkA laid-back day-use park on Deep Lake near the Green River Gorge, where calm water and sandy shores suit…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Obstruction Pass State ParkOne of the few public beaches on Orcas Island, across 76 acres of madrone trees, pebbly shore and wide water…$10 / vehicleCampsites
Paradise Point State ParkA camping park on the Lewis River just off Interstate 5, with a sandy riverfront swimming area and a disc…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabins
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…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Penrose Point State ParkA richly forested 237-acre marine park with nearly two miles of Puget Sound shoreline and two and a half…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Pleasant Harbor State Park PropertyA cosy one-acre property for overnight moorage only — tie up and take in Hood Canal. Salmon, shrimp and crab…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Posey Island State ParkA one-acre island north of Pearl Island near Roche Harbor, with two primitive group campsites and one…CampsitesBook a campsite
Potholes State ParkDesert terrain and freshwater marshes on Potholes Reservoir, with sandhill cranes, raptors and sage thrashers…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Potlatch State ParkMature pine gives way to sweeping views of Hood Canal along a rocky estuary shoreline, with moorage buoys off…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Rainbow Falls State Park129 acres on the Chehalis River, and a popular overnight stop for hikers, cyclists and riders on the Willapa…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Reed Island State ParkA marine day-use park in the Columbia east of Vancouver, with a sandy beach, grassy meadows and herons. There…Day use only
Riverside State Park9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers, with roughly 100 miles of trail for hikers, mountain…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Sacajawea Historical State Park267 day-use acres at the confluence of the Snake and the Columbia, with story circles installed by the artist…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Saddlebag Island Marine State ParkA boat-in island in Padilla Bay with a warm pebble beach, green forest and grassy meadows of spring…Campsites
Saint Edward State ParkSprawling lawns and forested trails around a set of Romanesque Revival brick buildings. A labyrinth of paths…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Saltwater State ParkA sandy beach two miles from Interstate 5, with tide pools, a driftwood-strewn shore and an artificial…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Scenic Beach State ParkGroomed forest trails, native rhododendrons in season, and stunning views of the toothy Olympic range. The…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Schafer State ParkSteelhead, cutthroat trout and salmon in a cool, classic Western Washington forest. The park is on the…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Shine Tidelands State ParkA sandy shoreline along Bywater Bay with views of Hood Canal, popular with paddleboarders and beach walkers…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Skagit Island Marine State ParkA 25-acre island in Skagit Bay, within kayaking distance of Cornet Bay in Deception Pass. Forest, meadows…Campsites
Spencer Spit State ParkA rare sand spit enclosing a saltwater lagoon on Lopez Island, with a campground and group camps behind it…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Steamboat Rock State ParkLush green lawns and climbing rocks in a Pacific Northwest desert, with 50,000 feet of freshwater shoreline…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Stuart Island Marine State ParkThe north-westernmost San Juan island, with about 6,000 feet of shoreline and sunsets that glow orange over…Campsites
Sucia Island Marine State ParkEmerald water, forested trails, magnificent sunsets and sandstone formations have made Sucia a crown jewel…CampsitesBook a campsite
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State ParkA high desert landscape of deep gorges and lakes between Soap Lake and Coulee City. Ninety-six standard and…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Tolmie State ParkA split cove for beach exploration, clamming and crabbing, with an underwater park and artificial reef that…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Triton Cove State ParkA small day-use park on Hood Canal with 555 feet of shoreline and an accessible boat launch. One hundred feet…$10 / vehicleDay use only
Turn Island Marine State ParkA kayaker's island of pebble beaches and shoreside campsites, reached from Jackson Beach on San Juan Island…Campsites
Twanoh State ParkA 188-acre marine camping park on Hood Canal built in the classic Civilian Conservation Corps style, with…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
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…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Twin Harbors State ParkA quintessential coastal getaway, with trails through grassy dunes down to a driftwood-strewn beach for kites…$10 / vehicleCampsitesCabinsBook a campsite
Wanapum Recreation AreaA shrub-steppe camping and day-use park beside the Columbia, with a sandy swim beach and a double-lane launch…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Wenatchee Confluence State Park194 acres where the Wenatchee meets the Columbia, with a designated swimming area, a wetland nature preserve…$10 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite

More Washington lists

All 141 Washington state parks

State parks with swimming in other states

🗺️ Open Park Finder — filter by activity, amenity & distance, compare parks, and see live weather