Rasar: All Content
Park overview:
Rasar State Park is a 169-acre camping park with 4,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on the Skagit River. Wildlife observation opportunities, especially for eagle watching, are excellent, particularly in early fall and early winter.Want to support Washington State Parks? Get involved by joining a friends' group. For more information, visit the Friends' Group web page.
Park hours/updates:
Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Agency information:
Don't move firewood: Please protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species by obtaining or purchasing your firewood at or near your camping destination (within 50 miles). Firewood can carry insects and diseases that threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by buying and burning your firewood locally. For more information, visit online at www.dontmovefirewood.org or the Washington Invasive Species Council website.
The Discover Pass now can be used on either of two vehicles!Annual pass: $30
One-day pass: $10
(Transaction and dealer fees may apply)
A Discover Pass is required for motor-vehicle access to state parks and recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Exemptions: Your purchase of the Discover Pass supports recreation on state lands. However, the Discover Pass is not required if you are camping or renting overnight accommodations, for the duration of your stay at that state park. For additional exemptions and more information, please visit the Discover Pass website.
Campsite Information:
The park has 18 standard sites, 20 utility sites with electricity and water (two ADA), eight walk-in sites and three primitive hiker/biker sites, as well as two Adirondack (three-sided) sleeping shelters available to walk-in campers. Three cabins are also available by reservation. Maximum site length is 40 feet (may have limited availability). To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.One dump station and three ADA-accessible restrooms (two with showers) are available at the park.
Group Accommodations:
Three group camps are available for reservation. Each group camp features a shelter with water, lights, picnic tables, a brazier, fire ring, granite fireplace and a large lawn area. The Elk Camp (G1) and Salmon Camp (G2) each have 10 back-in RV utility sites with electricity and water. The Eagle Camp (G3) is designed for tent campers and also includes two pull-through RV sites with electricity and water. A centralized comfort station accommodates all three group camps. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.Overnight Accommodations
The three cabins at Rasar State Park are tucked in a cozy forest setting, near the group camp areas, and an easy half-mile walk to the Skagit River. Each cabin is 16-by-25 feet in size and equipped with log furnishings and iron work produced by a local blacksmith. Each has bunk beds that sleep three, a queen size futon, three small end tables, a four-person dining room table with chairs, counter space with cupboards and bathroom with shower. Cabins have propane heat, on-demand hot water, and a ceiling fan with lights. Outside are two Adirondack chairs, fire pit, picnic table, BBQ brazier and a 6-foot covered porch. For more information visit the cabins/yurts page To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.2013 camping fees:
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).May 15 – Sept. 15 (peak season)
Primitive campsite and water trail camping: $12
Standard campsite: $23 non-premium site, $26 premium site
Partial-utility campsite*: $30 non-premium site, $35 premium site
Full-utility campsite*: $32 non-premium site, $37 premium site
*Please note: Camping fees during the 2013 peak season are $28 for partial-utility sites and $29 for full-utility sites at Beacon Rock, Lewis & Clark and Schafer state parks. These parks are first come, first served.
Jan. 1 – May 14 and Sept. 16 – Dec. 31 (off-peak season)
Primitive campsite and water trail camping: $12
Standard campsite: $22 for non-premium and premium sites
Partial-utility campsite: $28 for non-premium and premium sites
Full-utility campsite: $29 for non-premium and premium sites
Maximum eight people per campsite.
Second vehicle: $10 per night is charged for a second vehicle unless it is towed by a recreational vehicle. Extra vehicles must be parked in designated campsite or extra vehicle parking spaces.
Dump stations (if available): Year-round dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.
More about park hours
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park from April 1 through Sept. 30; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Driving Directions
Located along the north shore of the Skagit River, approximately 19 miles east of Burlington, Wash. in Skagit County.Park address:
38730 Cape Horn Road
Concrete, WA 98237
From the west:
From I–5 north of Burlington, take exit 232 (Cook Road); travel approximately 6 miles east to stop light in Sedro-Woolley. Turn left (east) onto Highway 20 and continue for approximately 15 miles to Lusk Road. Turn right (south) onto Lusk Road and continue for one mile. Turn left (east) onto Cape Horn Road and continue for one mile. The main park entrance is located on the right.
From the east:
Drive six miles west on SR 20 from Concrete to Russell Road (between mileposts 82 and 83). Turn left and drive south approx 1 mile. Turn right (west) onto Cape Horn Road and travel approx 1 ¼ mile. The main park entrance is located on the left.
Park Maps
To view campsites and facilities reservable at this park, visit the reservation system and campsite maps.
Rasar downloadable pdf map #1List of all downloadable Washington State Park PDF maps.
Park Features
The park offers playground equipment for kids. There are second-growth trees and ample opportunities for nature study.
History
The Rasar Family generously donated 128 acres of the park to State Parks in 1986. The 40 adjacent acres (north of Cape Horn road) were acquired in 1990 from Washington State Department of Natural Resources.Interpretive opportunities
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, interpretive and Junior Ranger programs are presented on the weekends.Services/Supplies
| Available in the park | Available in the area |
| • Camping • Park store • Fire wood | • Auto repair • Camping • Diesel • Fishing/hunting • Gasoline • Gifts • Groceries • Hardware • Overnight Accommodations • Pay phone • Postal service • Propane • White gas • Wood |
Most services are available within 10 miles of the park.
New park store: The park has opened a store in the contact station. Many items are offered for sale to park visitors including bagged ice, souvenir items, books, interpretive material and other local information.
Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
| • 1 mi. ADA Hiking Trails • 3.7 mi. Hiking Trails | • Fishing (freshwater) | • 1 Amphitheater • Bird Watching • Interpretive Activities • Wildlife Viewing |
There are several pieces of playground equipment in place for kids. A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website. | ||
Events
The 2013 State Parks free days are as follows:
Jan. 21 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
March 30 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 and 28 – National Parks Week
June 1 – National Trails Day
June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4 – Peak season free day
Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 through 11 – Veteran's Day weekend
Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
| Events | ||
| Date/time | Event description | State Park |
| Sept. 6 and 7 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Painting in the Parks – Rasar: Celebrate the centennial of Washington State Parks by painting in the parks. Take a journey through a state park and find artistic inspiration. Then spend the day creating a work in Washington’s great outdoors. On Sept. 6 and 7, participants are welcome to paint at Rasar State Park. Located in the heart of old-growth forest along the Skagit River, Rasar State Park is a popular viewing spot for bald eagles. A full schedule of Painting in the Parks days is available at www.pleinairwashington.com. Presented by the Plein Air Washington Artists. |
Rasar (360) 826-3942 |
Picnic and Day-use Facilities
The park offers one kitchen shelter with electricity, water, a fireplace, braziers and ADA access. The kitchen shelter can be reserved by visiting online or calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.Wildlife
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life |
| • Chipmunks • Coyotes • Deer or Elk • Muskrats • Otters • Rabbits • Raccoons • Squirrels | • Crows or Ravens • Ducks • Eagles • Geese • Grouse • Gulls • Hawks • Herons • Hummingbirds • Jays • Ospreys • Owls • Woodpeckers • Wrens | • Salmon • Steelhead • Trout |
Environmental Features
| Physical Features | Plant Life | ||
| The park has 4,000 feet of low-bank riverfront along the Skagit River. | • Cedar • Douglas Fir • Hemlock • Spruce • Alder • Birch • Cherry • Maple • Daisy • Berries • Ferns • Moss or Lichens • Thistle |
Park photo gallery
