Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
• 5 mi. Hiking Trails
| • Fishing (freshwater)
• White-water Kayaking
| • Bird Watching
• Wildlife Viewing
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The Evergreen Trail at Rockport State Park is a 2.7 mile hiking trail through old-growth forest. The trail reopened in 2012 after the completion of a maintenance and trail relocation project.
Sauk Mountain Trail is accessed by U.S. Forest Service Rd. 1030, located on the west boundary of the park. From Hwy. 20 to the Sauk Mountain trailhead is approximately eight miles of gravel logging road. From the trailhead to the summit is approximately three miles. The trail has numerous switchbacks and is moderately steep. The summit offers good views of the Skagit Valley and the North Cascades. For more information on trails and trail conditions in the North Cascades National Park and the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, call 360-856-5700.
Rafting and kayaking are allowed on the Skagit River, accessible from Hwy. 20 but not from within the park.
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/time | Event description | State Park |
Jan. 1
10 a.m. |
First Day Hikes, Rockport: Ring in 2013 by connecting with nature at a First Day Hike in one of many Washington state parks on New Year’s Day. Discover the natural beauty of Washington as part of a national effort to share stewardship for natural, cultural and recreational resources. The First Day Hikes kick-off a year-long celebration of State Parks’ centennial year.
The Deep Forest Experience hike at Rockport State Park is a moderate three and a half mile along the Evergreen trail. The hike is open to participants 7 years of age and older, beginning at the day-use picnic area. Dogs are allowed and must be on-leash at all times. Participants are suggested to take along rain gear, warm clothing and gloves. For more information, call (360) 770-7677.
America’s State Parks First Day Hikes are occurring across the country. The National Association of State Parks Directors organizes the nation-wide effort. For more information about First Day Hikes, visit www.americasstateparks.org/first-day-hikes.
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Rockport, day-use picnic area
(360) 770-7677 |
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Picnic and Day-use Facilities
The park provides one kitchen shelter without electricity, available first come, first served.