Park overview:
Lake Easton State Park is a forested, 516-acre year-round camping park with 24,000 feet of freshwater access on the shores of Lake Easton in the Cascade Mountain foothills. The park has beautiful mountain views and hiking trails to explore in the summer and cross country and snowmobiling trails to enjoy in the winter. The park's location also allows for snowy winter-sport opportunities.
Campsite Information:
The park has 95 tent spaces, 45 utility spaces, one dump station, four restrooms (three ADA) and four showers (two ADA). All sites are in a wooded setting. Most tent sites are near the Yakima River, and most RV spaces are near Lake Easton. The park can accommodate RV units up to 60 feet in select sites. Some sites will accommodate tip-outs. To reserve a campsite, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Group Accommodations:
The park offers a "walk in/ tent only" group camp that accommodates up to 50 people. Fire pit, benches, water, restrooms and parking are available. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
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).
2010 FeesAn additional $2 per night is added to the basic camping fees listed below at this high-use park. Basic camping fees are:
Standard campsite, $19.
Full utility campsite, $26.
Partial utility campsite, $25.
Primitive campsite and water trail camping, $12
An additional $3 fee (standard) or $5 fee (utility) may be charged for select premium campsites at some parks.
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 hoursCheck-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 during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
To view campsites and facilities reservable at this park, visit the
reservation system and campsite maps.
Park hours/updates:
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to Dusk
Winter: 8 a.m. to Dusk. Sno-Park permit required from Nov. 15 through April 30.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Park Winter Schedule
| Campground Closes |
| Campground Reopens |
| Day-Use Closes |
| Day-Use Reopens |
| Watercraft Launch Closes |
| Watercraft Launch Reopens | |
| 10/12/2009 |
| 5/14/2010 |
| Partial |
| Partial |
| 10/12/2009 |
| 5/1/2010 *Area is open but due to snow conditions, some campsites or day-use facilities may be closed. |
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Schedule Note:
The day-use area is open for overnight camping during the winter.
Watercraft launch open depending on water level weekends and holidays.
• Watercraft Launch Open Weekends and Holidays.
Winter Schedule for all Washington State Parks
Driving Directions
Located 15 miles west of Cle Elum, Wash., and 15 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass, Wash. in Kittitas County.
Park address:
150 Lake Easton State Park Road
Easton, WA 98925
From I-90:
Take exit #70, and follow signs to the park.
Park Maps
To view campsites and facilities reservable at this park, visit the
reservation system and campsite maps.
Lake Easton downloadable pdf map #1
Lake Easton downloadable pdf map #2
List of all downloadable Washington State Park
maps.
Park Features
Year-round recreational opportunities abound in this beautiful park, which offers a swimmable beach and a boat launch.
History
The park is located within a glacial valley in the Washington Cascade Range. The Northern Pacific Railroad built a tunnel through the Cascades beginning at Easton.
Interpretive opportunities
South Cle Elum Historic Railyard: Open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Railyard offers the Depot Museum, restaurant, interpretive trail and an electric substation adjacent to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail.
Junior Ranger Program: Wednesdays through Sunday, 2 p.m., in the Amphitheater. See the
Interpretive Calendar for details.
Movie Nights: Fridays, 8 p.m. See the
Interpretive Calendar for details.
Services/Supplies
| Available in the park | Available in the area |
• Camping
| • Camping
• Diesel
• Fishing/hunting
• Gasoline
• Gifts
• Groceries
• Hardware
• Hospital
• Overnight Accommodations
• Pay phone
• Postal service
• Propane
• Recreational equipment
• Wood
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Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
• 6.5 mi. Hiking Trails
• 6 mi. Bike Trails
| • Boating (freshwater)
• Boating (freshwater, non-motorized)
• 1 boat ramp (freshwater)
• 20 feet of dock (freshwater)
• Fishing (freshwater)
• Swimming (freshwater)
| • 1 Amphitheater
• 1 Basketball Court
• Bird Watching
• 2 Horseshoe pits
• Interpretive Activities
• Mountain Biking
• Wildlife Viewing
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A basketball hoop is available in the standard camp area. There is a playground equipment for kids in the park. Lifeguards are not provided at the swimming beach. The lake is good for fishing.
The park allows for varied winter activities. There are five miles of groomed cross-country ski trails in the park December through March, and seven other Sno-Park areas within a 15-minute drive. There is a snowmobile trail through the park with access to Easton and the groomed trail system in the Kachess and Stampede Pass areas.
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Boating Features
Watercraft launch reopens April 23.
The park offers one boat ramp and 20 feet of dock. Though motorized boating is allowed, Lake Easton is a shallow reservoir with stumps near the water's surface. High-speed activities are not recommended. Boat motors are limited to 10 horse power.
A daily watercraft launching permit for $7 and a trailer dumping permit for $5 is available at the park.
Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices,
online, and at parks when staff is available.
Lifeguards are not provided at the swimming beach.
Winter Recreation
• Cross-country Skiing
• Dog Sledding
• Snowmobiling
• Snow Play
Events
Full list of
events at Washington State Parks
Picnic and Day-use Facilities
The park provides 40 picnic tables without shelter, available first-come, first-served. The day-use area is in a wooded setting with grills, fire pits, a play structure and an amphitheater.
Wildlife
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life |
• Bobcats
• Chipmunks
• Coyotes
• Deer or Elk
• Rabbits
• Raccoons
• Squirrels
| • Crows or Ravens
• Ducks
• Eagles
• Geese
• Hawks
• Herons
• Hummingbirds
• Jays
• Ospreys
• Owls
• Woodpeckers
| • Trout
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Environmental Features
| Physical Features | | Plant Life | |
| Lake Easton State Park is on the Yakima River and Lake Easton, with old-growth forest, dense vegetation and freshwater marshlands. | | • Cedar
• Douglas Fir
• Hemlock
• Daisy
• Foxglove
• Lupines
• Orchids
• Paintbrush
• Berries
• Moss or Lichens
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