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Activities and events at Kanaskat-Palmer

Activities

TrailsWater ActivitiesOther
• 3 mi. Hiking Trails
• 3 mi. Bike Trails
• Fishing (freshwater)
• Swimming (freshwater)
• White-water Kayaking
• Beach Exploration
• Bird Watching
• 4 Fire Circles
• 2 Horseshoe pits
• Wildlife Viewing



Rafting/kayaking on the Green River is for experts only.

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

Free days at state parks: Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park on ten designated free days in 2013.

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/timeEvent descriptionState Park
June 8 100 Geocaches in 100 Parks to Celebrate 100 Years!: To celebrate the 100th year of Washington State Parks, 100 geocaches will be available in state parks across Washington. This geotour kickoff event starts the hunt for a Centennial cache hidden within Kanaskat-Palmer State Park. Join the real life outdoor treasure hunt and the State Parks Centennial 2013 celebration. To find geocaches in Washington state parks, visit www.geocaching.com (registration required for participation).

Please note: June 8 is a State Parks free day. A Discover Pass is not required for vehicle access to Washington state parks on free days.

 Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
(360) 886-0148
Full list of events at Washington State Parks


Boating Features

Whitewater rafting is available. There is no boat-launch fee for this activity.


Picnic and Day-use Facilities

The park offers one large reservable kitchen shelter with water, electricity and two standing barbecues. Three picnic shelters and 49 unsheltered picnic tables are available first come, first served. Picnic shelter reservations may be made by visiting online or calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.