Fees and Regulations

Approximately 38 percent of the Washington State Parks operating budget is funded through fees and revenues collected from park visitors. Fees paid by visitors are used exclusively to support the state parks system.

State sales tax is included in all fees listed below.
Fees are subject to change.

A Natural Investment permit
Required at state parks systemwide for watercraft launching and trailer dumping (included with campsite/overnight fee).
Daily permit $7 ($5 at Bridgeport, Larrabee, Columbia Hills, Conconully, Sacajawea and Steamboat Rock state parks)
Annual $70 ($50 at Bridgeport, Larrabee, Columbia Hills, Conconully, Sacajawea and Steamboat Rock state parks)

Regular Camping and Boating Fees
While the following regular fees apply throughout the state, facilities and amenities vary from park to park.

Please note that the following general fee information is not customized for each individual park, so not all fees will apply to all parks (for example, primitive campsite and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations).


Basic camping fees are:
2007 - 2008 Fees
Standard campsite $17 - $22*
A designated campsite served by nearby domestic water, sink waste, garbage disposal and flush comfort station.

Utility campsite $23 - $31*
A standard campsite with the addition of electricity. May have domestic water and/or sewer.

Primitive campsite $12 - $14
Campsite does not include a nearby flush comfort station. Primitive campsites may not have any amenities of a standard campsite. Sites accessible by motorized/non-motorized vehicles and water trail camping.

*Higher prices include an additional fee for popular destination parks and select premium campsites.


Extra overnight vehicle fee $10
Campsite fees include parking for one vehicle at the site. Additional vehicles parked at the campsite must be registered at check-in, and campers must pay $10 per extra vehicle per night.

Note: Maximum eight people per campsite.

Unattended vehicle overnight parking $10

Shower fee: 50 cents for a three-minute shower

Advance reservation of campsite, group camp, group day-use facility, cabin, yurt or platform tent through central reservation system $7 (non-refundable)

Central reservation system change or cancellation $7 minimum, with higher fees near reservation arrival date

Advanced reservation of a group camp through a park not on central reservation system
$25 (non-refundable)
$2.19 per person, per night

Group day use
$50 to $500 and up, depending on size of group

Unique Rental Places
Overnight and day-use rates at unique accommodations and event locations in Washington state parks. Many unique rental places offer seasonal discounts and special offers. So, be sure to check our special rates.

Overnight dock moorage
50 cents per foot ($10 minimum)

Overnight buoy moorage $10

Annual Watercraft Moorage Permit
If you moor at docks in fee areas multiple nights each year, an annual Watercraft Moorage Permit may save you money. Valid Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.
Annual Moorage Permit $3.50 per foot ($50 minimum) Allows moorage at all state park moorage sites.


Snowmobile registration

• Non-vintage snowmobile: $30
• Vintage snowmobile (sleds at least 30 years old): $12