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Trails closed

Due to flooding caused by beaver dams, the entire Lakeside Trail is closed until further notice. The Savage Memorial Trail is also closed at the flood point on the southern portion of the trail.

Fires are not permitted at anytime

Fires are not permitted at anytime.

Road closures near Bay View State Park

Skagit County will close the intersection at Farm To Market & Josh Wilson Roads beginning the week of May 2, 2022 for a construction project. Detours will be put into place while the intersection is closed.

County officials are anticipating construction...

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Tillicum excursions closed at Blake Island Marine State Park

Argosy cruises will no longer be providing excursions to Blake Island. The Tillicum Village programs are now closed until further notice.

Marina Pump-out Station Closed

The marina pump-out station is currently closed due to maintenance issues until further notice. Contact the park office for further information.

Buoy Limits

Moorage limits on the two South End Buoys are restricted to 36 feet. Boats 37-feet and longer are prohibited from using south end buoys. All other buoys have a one boat limit and no rafting on all buoys. Limits are posted on the buoys.

Moorage Rules and Information

Moorage is limited to 3 consecutive nights and boats larger than 45ft are not permitted to moor on buoys. Boats greater than 45ft must use dock.

Shellfish seasons and closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes

Burn ban - level 2

Wood fires restricted to fire pits and grills within designated areas.

Gas and propane allowed.

Charcoal may be restricted, please check at park.

Trails on east side of Brooks Memorial closed to the public

Due to extreme fire danger, the trails east of the hwy (the Brooks back country on the east side of the Learning Center) are closed to the public until further notice. For more information, please call (509) 773-4611.

Cama Beach Cafe summer hours

Cama Beach Cafe summer hours are Wednesday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cama Beach Historic Store now open

Our Historic Store is open every day from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Center For Wooden Boats Closure

Due to damage from the November 2021 storms the Center for Wooden Boats is closed until further notice. Boat rentals will not be available until the building is repaired.

RV dump station now operational

The RV dump station at Camano Island State Park is once again operational.

Docks at Boat Launch

The Docks at the Lowell Point Boat launch have been installed for the season. They are there to help with launching and landing. They are not for mooring or long stays.
Please have your Natural investment pass or pay for your launch fee at the self serve...

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Trail closure from Burr Canyon to Box Canyon due to fire damage - until further notice

On September 7, 2020 a wind driven wildfire burned from the Pasco-Kahlotus Rd. to the Snake River at Windust, WA. The fire burned an approximate 6.0 mile section on the Columbia Plateau trail including four (4) trestles from Burr Canyon to Box Canyon....

Limited moorage buoy availability

We have recently experienced a substantial loss of moorage buoys throughout the South Sound marine area - expect limited availability.

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Oyster Season open year round.
Clam Season open year round.

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Bowman Bay pier closed

Due to unsafe conditions, the Bowman Bay pier is closed indefinitely. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes

Limited moorage buoy availability

We have recently experienced a substantial loss of moorage buoys throughout the South Sound marine area - expect limited availability.

Power outage

Due to a power outage our phones lines and restrooms are out of order. We are able to check voicemail messages but you can also call Kanaskat-Palmer at 360-886-0148 for assistance.

Trail closures

The Bubbling Geyser, Upper River and the Fisherman's trails just east of the lodge in the main day-use area are closed until further notice due to unstable slopes from recent landslides.

There is currently no potable water available at Flaming Geyser State Park.

There is currently no potable water available at Flaming Geyser State Park.

Docks are in for 2022 boating season

One string of floating docks has been returned to the water for the season at the Keystone boat launch. Planning and permit approvals continue for the breakwater installation and complete boat dock replacement project expected to begin this fall.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Burn ban - level 2

Wood fires restricted to fire pits and grills within designated areas.

Gas and propane allowed.

Charcoal may be restricted, please check at park.

Shellfish seasons and closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Emergency Closure of the North/Port Townsend Side Boat Launch

The North/ Port Townsend side boat launch in Fort Flagler has been closed due to exposed rebar that poses a safety hazard to vehicles and boat trailers. The South/Kilisut Harbor boat launch is still open and available for use.

Alcohol Restrictions

Alcohol is not permitted at Fort Simcoe State Park. This policy is strictly enforced throughout the park, including reserved picnic shelters.

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Trail from campground to Artillery Hill closed

The trail that connects the beach campground to Artillery Hill is closed until further notice due to a significant land slide.

Burn ban - level 2

Wood fires restricted to fire pits and grills within designated areas.

Gas and propane allowed.

Charcoal may be restricted, please check at park.

Winter Water Supply

Due to possible freezing temperatures, the water in both campgrounds will be turned off from November through March 15th. Exact dates are dependent upon the weather. A potable water supply is located near the entrance to the campground.

Fort Worden floating dock closed

Emergency Closure: The floating dock at the Fort Worden pier is out of service until further notice due to recent storm damage. Until necessary repairs are made, incoming vessels will be unable to access this location/facility.

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Recreation Drive closed to vehicle traffic

Due to high fire danger, Recreation Drive located in Vantage, will be closed to vehicle traffic until further notice.

Burn ban - level 3

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed.

No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Fires are not permitted at anytime

No Fires Allowed at any Time.

Limited moorage buoy availability

We have recently experienced a substantial loss of moorage buoys throughout the South Sound marine area - expect limited availability.

No Pets Allowed

Pets are not allowed on the island.

Burn ban - level 3

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed.

No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

ALL CAMPING Closed: Sept 12, 2022 - June 30, 2023

All Camping at Ike Kinswa will be closed from September 12, 2022 - June 30, 2023 due to construction. NO CAMPING of any type will be available. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back frequently for updates.

Attention boaters: Boat launch ends abruptly

ATTENTION BOATERS: The Ike Kinswa State Park Boat Launch (on Mayfield Lake) ends abruptly due to material wash-out at the base of the concrete ramp leaving a 10-inch drop. Signs are in place indicating where the drop off occurs. Be aware that backing a...

Boat Launch - Abrupt end with dropoff

Ike Kinswa State Park boat launch ramp ends abruptly. Backing beyond the signage could result in damage to boat and trailer. Wash-out of material has resulted in a 10" drop beyond the concrete ramp. Powering onto trailers is Prohibited.

Shellfish seasons and closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

No drinking water available

The water reserve is out until further notice.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Mooring buoy registration by phone available at Jarrell Cove State Park

ATTENTION BOATERS: Beginning June 1, 2021, when you tie up to a mooring buoy at Jarrell Cove State Park, you can register and pay from the convenience of your mobile phone. Simply call the phone number listed on the mooring buoy and give the operators the...

Joemma Beach seasonal float removal

The floats at Joemma Beach will be removed on September 28, 2021.

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Heritage Area- Log Hall Reservations

The Heritage area is currently open for reservations. You can book your reservation by calling (888) 226-7688 or on line at

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Shellfish harvesting in the park is closed until further notice. Clam and oyster populations have declined and are insufficient for harvesting.

Fires are not permitted at anytime

Fires are not permitted at anytime.

Campgrounds Closed Permanently

Kopachuck State Park is open for day-use only. Due to hazardous trees in the forest, the campground area is closed permanently.

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Oyster Season April 1 to May 31
Clam Season April 1 to May 31


Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Metal Detecting Prohibited

By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, this park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.

Homestead trail closed

The homestead trail will be closed until further notice due to trail washout. Contact park staff for further information.

Summer Camping Update

Both the North and South campground are fully reserve-able. No 1st come 1st-served sites are available. Reservations are necessary for weekends or any stay of more than one night. To make a reservation go to washington.goingtocamp.com. Utility sites and...

Seasonal Camping opportunities

Camping is available year round at Lake Wenatchee. In the shoulder season, we will continue to offer full services and reservations until a deep freeze is imminent; usually the second to third week of October. At that time water will be turned off in...

Lake Wenatchee - Metal Detecting no longer allowed.

Lake Wenatchee - Metal Detecting no longer allowed.

Weather Conditions

For weather conditions for Lake Wenatchee State Park, visit the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center.

Fragrance lake road closed to traffic

Fragrance Lake road is always closed to vehicle traffic except for maintenance vehicle or EMS. There is a washout that exists about 3/4 of the way up the road/trail. This section is flagged with hazard fencing and allows for foot traffic to pass safely.

Clayton Beach Trail Construction

Construction of the new Clayton Beach Trail will begin August 30, 2021 and will last several months. The existing trail will remain open to visitors during construction. Please call the park office at 360-676-2093 if you have any questions.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Trail System at Leadbetter State Park & Willapa Bay Wildlife Refuge Subject to Seasonal Flooding

The trail system at Leadbetter State Park and the Willapa Bay Wildlife Refuge are impacted by seasonal flooding and are impassable during the winter months.

Equestrian area and trails are now open

Equestrian area and trails are now open. Please remember dogs must be on leash and under control even when riding.

Wading pool is closed

Wading pool is closed until further notice.

Highly flammable conditions due to Cottonwood tree debris

Highly flammable conditions due to a large volume of seed distribution from Cottonwood trees is currently imposing the grounds at Lewis and Clark Trail State Park. Always be mindful of your surroundings.

Park Staff encourages customers to have small...

Avoid contact with mammals and birds

There have been several cases of Avian flu throughout Washington State. Out of an abundance of caution, please do not touch living or deceased mammals and birds.

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes

Showers in day-use area are inoperable

The showers in the day-use area at Maryhill State Park continue to be inoperable. There is no estimated reopening date at this time.

Limited moorage buoy availability

We have recently experienced a substantial loss of moorage buoys throughout the South Sound marine area - expect limited availability.

Summit Road Open

The Summit Road is now open for the summer season.

Trail 120 Closed

Trail 120 is closed to all users due to ongoing logging operations on Inland Empire Paper lands. The trail is closed from both access points at Bear Creek Lodge and the Lower Selkirk / Snowmobile parking area. Trail closure signs are posted. An opening...

Shellfish Seasons and Closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Burn ban - level 2

Wood fires restricted to fire pits and grills within designated areas.

Gas and propane allowed.

Charcoal may be restricted, please check at park.

Limited parking at Palouse Falls during high-use periods

Parking at Palouse Falls State Park is limited during high-use periods, such as weekends and holidays. Turnaround for vehicles with trailers and RVs is very difficult during these times. We recommend visitors avoid bringing vehicles to the park during...

Palouse Falls trail warning

Please be advised that venturing beyond the designated viewing area trails at the park is risky. We have posted warning signs at many locations in the park warning people of the risk. Travel beyond these signs is on unmarked, potentially hazardous trails...

Tekoa Trestle is open for recreation

Repairs have been completed on the Tekoa Trestle and it is now open to the public.

Fires are not permitted at anytime.

Fires are not permitted at anytime.

Snoqualmie Tunnel is open

The Snoqualmie Tunnel is open for the 2022 season. Early season conditions may exist.

Trail detours in effect due to fire damaged trestle bridges

Trail detours are in effect on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail due to several train trestle bridges damaged by fire in September of 2020.

Fire Damage to Crab Creek Trestle results in a 7-mile detour on Lower Crab Creek Road starting 4 miles...

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Canadian side of Peace Arch closed

Peace Arch Historical State Park is open for day use. However, British Columbia parks has closed Peace Arch Provincial Park until further notice, Parks staff is working closely with BC Parks to support their closure through signage and outreach to...

Camping tents are not allowed on park property.

Camping tents are not allowed to be set up inside the park and there is no camping permitted within the park. For more information, please call the park office at (360) 332-8221.

New park entrance

Entrance consolidation project has been completed. The east and west park entrances will be closed indefinitely to through traffic. Visitors may access the park through the new entrance at 625 Bear Creek Road.

ORV use not permitted at Pearrygin Lake State Park

The use of motorized off road vehicles (ORVs) including ATVs and UTVs is not permitted at Pearrygin Lake State Park. For information on Okanogan County Roads open for ORV use visit the link below.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Boat pumpout is unavailable

The boat pumpout at Penrose Point is currently out of service while repairs are being made.

Shellfish seasons and closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Burn Ban - No Fires

No fires permitted at any time of the year.

Metal detecting prohibited

By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, this park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.

Recreational shellfish harvesting closed at Potlatch State Park

As of May 1, recreational shellfishing at Potlatch State Park on Hood Canal is CLOSED. Normally, the season is open through Sept. 15. However, we've had to close the season early this year due to the heavy harvest from sport harvesters last year....

Closed to camping

Avoid contact with mammals and birds

There have been several cases of Avian flu throughout Washington State. Out of an abundance of caution, please do not touch living or deceased mammals and birds.

Moorage dock permanently closed

The moorage dock will permanently close on Sept. 15, 2021. The closure comes as a result of safety concerns related to age and structural deterioration. Parks is currently researching options.

The boat launch dock will remain open for use. There is a 15...

Group camp closed indefinitely

Washington State Parks has closed the group camp at Sequim Bay State Park due to the instability of the ground, including ongoing shifting and sloughing. The group camp restroom had been sliding towards the bay, and the area was becoming unstable. For...

Shellfish seasons and closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Burn ban - level 3

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed.

No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Boat in campsites permanently closed.

The 12 boat in campsites are permanently closed. This area has now become a day use only beach.

Metal detecting prohibited

By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, the park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.

Burn ban - level 1

Wood fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills..

Shellfish seasons and closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Limited parking/boat ramp changes in affect for the 2021 shrimp fishing season

Limited space is available for truck/trailer combinations and single vehicles at Triton Cove State Park and no overflow parking is available.
Parking in areas other than designated parking areas is strictly prohibited and can result in citations and/or...

Shellfish seasons and closures

Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.

Twanoh shellfish harvest information

Clam and mussel seasons open from August 1 through September 30, 2021 only.
Oyster season open for harvest year-round. For more information please visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website.

Campsites 86 thru 190 permanently closed

Due to fungal tree rot, campsites 86 through 190 on the east side of Highway 105 have been permanently closed. This area is completely closed to all park visitors, and barricades have been placed at the entrance to this area.

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Information regarding ocean beach approaches

The Schafer Road acean beach approach is permanently closed. The Bonge Road Ocean Beach Approach is typically open with occasional closures in the winter due to erosion issues.

Burn ban - level 3

Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed.
No charcoal or wood fires allowed.

Science Equipment at Westport Light

Scientists from Oregon State University and the University of Washington have installed antennas and data recording equipment at several coastal locations, including Westport Light State Park. This equipment is part of a project known as NANOOS that maps...