Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
• 2 mi. Hiking Trails
| • Fishing (freshwater)
• Swimming (freshwater)
| • 1 Amphitheater
• Bird Watching
• 60 Fire Circles
• 2 Fire Circles (sheltered)
• 4 Horseshoe pits
• Interpretive Activities
• 1 Volleyball Field
• Wildlife Viewing
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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 |
Dec. 9
1 p.m. |
Yule Log Celebration: The traditional winter celebration and yule log hunt return to Schafer State Park. Children are invited to help hunt for the special yule log hidden in the forest. Once found, participants will drag the log back to the community hall to gather around the fire and celebrate the season with hot spiced cider, music and holiday treats. Potluck dessert additions are welcome. For more information, visit www.theschaferstateparkteam.org or call (360) 789-9953.
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Schafer
(360) 482-3852 |
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Picnic and Day-use Facilities
Two covered picnic shelters in the day-use area are reservable. For reservations, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.