List of Washington state parks

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The U.S. state of Washington has over 140 state parks that are managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. These include 19 marine parks and 11 Historical Parks. The park system was established in 1913 by the creation of the Washington State Board of Park Commissioners.[1] The first two parks were formed from donated land in 1915, and by 1929 the state had seven parks. In 1947 the State Parks Committee was renamed to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and given authority to oversee the state park system. By 1960 the number of state parks had increased to 130.

In 2003, the Washington State Legislature introduced a $5-a-day parking fee, meant to fund park-related construction projects; more than a quarter of the fees collected went into the fee-collection system itself.[2] Park use decreased more than 15% under the fees. The fee was rescinded in early 2006, returning the state park system to its status of the only system in the West without day-use fees.[3] In 2011 the legislature enacted a $10 day-use permit and a $30 annual pass, called the Discover Pass, for vehicles to enter state parks, lands owned or managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and designated lands of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.[4][5] A day use pass known as the Check Out Washington pass is also available for check out from participating libraries.[6] Funds generated from the sale of the Discover Pass are deposited into the Recreation Access Pass Account. The new fees did not raise as much money as was hoped, though another effort to encourage donation when renewing certain state licenses (including driver's licenses) was more successful than officials expected.

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Current state parks

Name Image County Size[7] Details
acres ha
Alta Lake View of Alta Lake Okanogan Script error: No such module "convert". Camping at the north end of Script error: No such module "convert". Alta Lake
Anderson Lake Lake and trees with a danger sign and red tape surrounding it Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert". Trails, non-motorized boating, and lake fishing on Quimper Peninsula
Battle Ground Lake Aerial view of Battle Ground Lake State park Clark Script error: No such module "convert". Fishing, swimming, camping, and trails in and around an ancient volcano crater
Bay View Padilla Bay as seen from Bayview State Park Skagit Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, swimming, and boating on Padilla Bay
Beacon Rock Large rock nearby water Skamania Script error: No such module "convert". Volcanic monolith and forested uplands on the Columbia River
Belfair Beach with tide flats and land in distance Mason Script error: No such module "convert". Tidal flats, wetlands, and beaches on Hood Canal
Birch Bay Birch Bay panorama Whatcom Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, shellfish harvesting on Birch Bay
Bogachiel Forest with tall soggy trees and a bunch of moss and ferns Clallam Script error: No such module "convert". Camping on the Bogachiel River
Bottle Beach Sunset over a beach at low tide with land in the distance Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert". Tidal flats on the southern shore of Grays Harbor
Bridgeport Geese on lake with barren hill in background Okanogan Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, boating on Rufus Woods Lake
Bridle Trails A tree in a forested area King Script error: No such module "convert". Suburban equestrian park with Script error: No such module "convert". of trails
Brooks Memorial Thinly wooded forest, looking up to the canopy Klickitat Script error: No such module "convert". Trails and camping in the southern Cascade Mountains
Camano Island Rocky beach with covered with driftwood Island Script error: No such module "convert". Camping and water activities on Puget Sound
Cape Disappointment A lighthouse atop a rocky cliff overlooking water Pacific Script error: No such module "convert". Formerly called Fort Canby: World War I-era naval gun emplacements and bunkers; camping and water activities near the southern tip of Long Beach Peninsula
Centennial Trail   Spokane Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". paved trail following the Spokane River from Nine Mile Falls to the Idaho border
Columbia Hills Waterfalls in the distance Klickitat Script error: No such module "convert". Formed from the merger of Horsethief Lake and Dalles Mountain Ranch state parks with hiking trails and Columbia River water activities
Columbia Plateau Trail A rail trail overlooking a stream in a shallow valley Adams Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". abandoned railroad right-of-way running between Cheney and Pasco
Conconully File:Conconully State Park.jpg Okanogan Script error: No such module "convert". Camping and water activities on Conconully Reservoir
Crawford Flowstone formation Pend Oreille Script error: No such module "convert". Seasonal tours of the limestone formations in Gardner Cave
Curlew Lake   Ferry Script error: No such module "convert". Camping and water activities on Curlew Lake
Daroga Daroga State Park Douglas Script error: No such module "convert". Camping and water activities on the Columbia River
Dash Point Beach at low tide with forest in background King Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, trails, and water activities on Puget Sound
Deception Pass A green bridge spanning some water Island Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, water activities, and old-growth forest at the northern end of Whidbey Island
Dosewallips Tidal shoreline decorated with spruce trees Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert". Camping and water activities on Hood Canal
Doug's Beach   Klickitat Script error: No such module "convert". Windsurfing in the Columbia Gorge
Fort Columbia Historic building on a slight hill Pacific Script error: No such module "convert". Early 20th-century coastal artillery and historic wood-frame fort buildings
Fort Ebey Seascape Island Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, paragliding, and trails on the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Federation Forest Tall evergreen trees in an old-growth forest King Script error: No such module "convert". Hiking amid old-growth Douglas firs on the White River
Fields Spring Hills in the distance as viewed from highground Asotin Script error: No such module "convert". Trails in the Blue Mountains region
Flaming Geyser A small flame coming from a cylindrical concrete slab surrounded by rocks King Script error: No such module "convert". Flaming methane geysers (seeps); rafting on the Green River
Forks of the Sky King Script error: No such module "convert".
Ginkgo Petrified Forest Petrified wood below park signage Kittitas Script error: No such module "convert". A petrified forest with more than 50 species of wood; camping and water activities on the Columbia River's Wanapum Reservoir
Grayland Beach Sandy beach with sunbeams peeking through overcast sky Pacific Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater beach activities on the Pacific Ocean
Griffiths-Priday Grassy field with shrubs and distant trees Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater beach activities on the Pacific Ocean
Harstine Island File:Harstine Island, Jarrell Cove State Park.JPG Mason Script error: No such module "convert". Beach access
Ike Kinswa River flowing through valley surrounded by forested mountains Lewis Script error: No such module "convert". Water activities on Lake Mayfield
Illahee Small beach as seen through a higher vantage point obscured by trees Kitsap Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater beach activities on Puget Sound
Iron Horse Cross country skiers on a snow covered path between trees Kittitas,
King 		Script error: No such module "convert". Rail trail over Snoqualmie Pass
Jarrell Cove Sailboat with forested shore in background Mason Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater activities on south Puget Sound
Joemma Beach Sun peeking through tall old-growth trees Pierce Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater activities on south Puget Sound
Joseph Whidbey Looking down grassy hillside towards beach on cloudy day Island Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater beach activities on the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Kanaskat-Palmer Rapids of the Green River near pebble beaches King Script error: No such module "convert". Whitewater rafting in the Green River Gorge
Kinney Point   Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater beach activities on south Puget Sound
Kitsap Memorial Hood Canal with mountains in background Kitsap Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater beach activities on south Hood Canal
Kopachuck Kopachuck State Park beach Pierce Script error: No such module "convert". Saltwater beach activities on south Puget Sound
Lake Chelan View of Lake Chelan with barren hills in background Chelan Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, water activities on Lake Chelan
Lake Easton Lake Easton with a distant beach on the opposite side Kittitas Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, water activities on Lake Easton
Lake Isabella   Mason Script error: No such module "convert".  
Lake Sammamish Picnic tables on a grassy field near a large lake King Script error: No such module "convert".  
Lake Sylvia Small stream in a forest flowing below an old wooden dam Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert".  
Lake Wenatchee A lake as it encounters foothills covered in trees Chelan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Larrabee A steep rocky coastline covered in trees Whatcom Script error: No such module "convert".  
Leadbetter Point File:Leadbetter Point.jpg Pacific Script error: No such module "convert".  
Lewis and Clark Informational sign by a large Douglar Fir tree Lewis Script error: No such module "convert".  
Lewis and Clark Trail   Columbia Script error: No such module "convert".  
Lime Kiln Point A small lighthouse on a rocky near a rocky coastline San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". A facility for orca whale research
Lincoln Rock Steep rocky cliff and sandy hillside rising from a lake Douglas Script error: No such module "convert".  
Lyons Ferry Franklin Script error: No such module "convert". Returned to Washington State Parks operation in 2015
Loomis Lake   Pacific Script error: No such module "convert".  
Manchester File:Manchester State Park Torpedo Building.JPG Kitsap Script error: No such module "convert".  
Maryhill File:Maryhill, Washington.jpg Klickitat Script error: No such module "convert".  
Millersylvania Calm lake with trees on the opposite side in the distance Thurston Script error: No such module "convert".  
Moran A small pier into Mountain Lake San Juan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Mount Pilchuck A small structure on a rocky summit Snohomish Script error: No such module "convert".  
Mount Spokane A wooded mountain in the distance Spokane Script error: No such module "convert".  
Mystery Bay   Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert".  
Nolte Small lake surrounded by forest King Script error: No such module "convert".  
Obstruction Pass Gravelly beach with islands in the distance San Juan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Ocean City Low tide beach under overcast sky with tiny silhouettes of people in the distance Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert".  
Olallie Snoqualmie River flowing through a heavily wooded area King Script error: No such module "convert".  
Packwood State Park (Skate Creek Nature Park) Lewis Script error: No such module "convert". Part of a land swap in the 1990s, the parcel has remained undeveloped. Attempts have been made to transfer the land to the county.[8][9]
Pacific Beach Stagnant stream of water surrounded by flat grassland near the beach Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert".  
Pacific Pines A small trail through a field with high grass and small shrubs Pacific Script error: No such module "convert".  
Palouse Falls A waterfall surrounded by rocky cliffs with a rainbow visible above the water Franklin, Whitman Script error: No such module "convert".  
Paradise Point A small sandy river beach with concrete bridges overhead Clark Script error: No such module "convert".  
Pearrygin Lake Green rolling hills under an overcast sky with some breaks in the clouds Okanogan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Penrose Point Motorboat at a dock with a forest on the shore Pierce Script error: No such module "convert".  
Peshastin Pinnacles Pointed rock formations with a few small shrubs Chelan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Pleasant Harbor   Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert".  
Potholes Aerial view of a large reservoire surrounded by fields Grant Script error: No such module "convert".  
Potlatch  File:Potlatch State Park.jpg Mason Script error: No such module "convert".  
Rainbow Falls Small waterfall passing between boulders in front of some trees Lewis Script error: No such module "convert".  
Rasar Sandy bank of a wide river with a strand of trees and a hillside on the other side Skagit Script error: No such module "convert".  
Reed Island   Clark Script error: No such module "convert".  
Riverside A stream of water in front curving around some large boulders Spokane Script error: No such module "convert".  
Rockport Densely populated greenery in a forest Skagit Script error: No such module "convert".  
Saint Edward A dense forest with shrubs King Script error: No such module "convert".  
Saltwater Picnic tables on a lawn surrounded by a steep rocky beach King Script error: No such module "convert".  
Scenic Beach Distant blue mountains separated from viewer by a large body of water Kitsap Script error: No such module "convert".  
Schafer River flowing between a mix of coniferous trees and leafless shrubs Mason Script error: No such module "convert".  
Seaquest Seaquest State Park Cowlitz Script error: No such module "convert".  
Sequim Bay File:Sequim Bay State Park 2.jpg Clallam Script error: No such module "convert".  
Shine Tidelands Driftwood-laden shoreline with forested piece of steep-cliffed land in the distance Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert".  
South Whidbey A black and white image of a large cedar looking up from the ground Island Script error: No such module "convert".  
Spencer Spit Driftwood on a beach with some small watercraft in the nearby water San Juan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Spring Creek Hatchery Windsurfers on the river with a forested hillside in the background Skamania Script error: No such module "convert".  
Squak Mountain View from the top of a tall hill overlooking more hills King Script error: No such module "convert".  
Squilchuck Dirt trail with bike tracks and a forest and hill in the background Chelan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Steamboat Rock Large plateau separated from the viewer by some water Grant Script error: No such module "convert".  
Stretch Point   Mason Script error: No such module "convert".  
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls High point view of a body of water surrounded by steep cliffs Grant Script error: No such module "convert".  
Tilton River State Park Lewis Script error: No such module "convert". The land was donated by a retired logger in the 1990s. The parcel has remained undeveloped as the state found the park inconsistent with the overall plans within the parks system. The grounds are open only for hiking and day use activities.[8][10]
Tolmie Mud flats of the Puget Sound through foliage. Thurston Script error: No such module "convert".  
Triton Cove Shoreline covered in a mix of grass, trees, and shrubs Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert".  
Twanoh Picnic tables, empty parking lot, grass fields, and a lone tree with the water in the background Mason Script error: No such module "convert".  
Twenty-Five Mile Creek Creek in a forest with some burnt stumps visible Chelan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Twin Harbors Ocean with breaking waves under a dark and stormy sky Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert".  
Wallace Falls A large waterfall flowing between green forests Snohomish Script error: No such module "convert".  
Wenatchee Confluence File:Columbia River 5129.JPG Chelan Script error: No such module "convert".  
Westhaven   Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert".  
Westport Light File:GraysHarborWestportLightNpsPhoto2000.jpg Grays Script error: No such module "convert".  
Willapa Hills File:Willapa Hills Trail, Chehalis Trailhead.jpg Lewis County and Pacific County Script error: No such module "convert". Park consists of a Script error: No such module "convert". rail trail that is partially paved with stretches of compact gravel
Yakima Sportsman Shrubs and trees next to a river with brown hills in background Yakima Script error: No such module "convert".  


Marine state parks

Name Image County Size Water body Details
acres ha
Blake Island Marine State Park Blake Island surrounded by water Kitsap Script error: No such module "convert". Puget Sound Island park in Puget Sound; home of Tillicum Village
Blind Island Marine State Park Picnic table and trees on Blind Island San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Blind Bay Part of the Cascadia Marine Trail
Clark Island Marine State Park Aerial view of small forested island San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Strait of Georgia Marine camping on the Strait of Georgia in the San Juan Islands
Cutts Island Marine State Park Small butte-shaped island topped with trees Pierce Script error: No such module "convert". Carr Inlet Island park in Carr Inlet at the southern end of Puget Sound
Doe Island Marine State Park   San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Rosario Strait Island park southeast of Orcas Island
Eagle Island Marine State Park   Pierce Script error: No such module "convert". Balch Passage Island park in southern Puget Sound
Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County   Mason Script error: No such module "convert". Squaxin Passage Old-growth forest, salt marsh, beach on Puget Sound
Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County   Skagit Script error: No such module "convert". Skagit Bay Island camping on Skagit Bay
James Island Marine State Park File:Looking roughly south to Decatur Island, James Island in the distance 01 (20276408790).jpg San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Rosario Strait Island camping in the San Juan Islands
Jones Island Marine State Park   San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". San Juan Channel Island camping in the San Juan Islands
Matia Island Marine State Park File:Dock at Rolfe Cove, Matia Island.jpg San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Strait of Georgia  
McMicken Island Marine State Park   Mason Script error: No such module "convert". South Puget Sound  
Patos Island Marine State Park A lighthouse in the distance on the Patos Island San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Strait of Georgia  
Posey Island Marine State Park Barbecue pit surrounded by dry grass and shrubs with the sound in the background San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Haro Strait  
Saddlebag Island Marine State Park   San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Padilla Bay  
Skagit Island Marine State Park   Skagit Script error: No such module "convert". Skagit Bay  
Skull Island   San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Massacre Bay  
Stuart Island Marine State Park Aerial view of low forested islands San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Boundary Pass, Haro Strait  
Sucia Island Marine State Park Sail boats anchored off a beach covered with driftwood San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". Strait of Georgia  
Turn Island Marine State Park   San Juan Script error: No such module "convert". San Juan Channel Part of San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Historical and heritage site state parks

Name Image County Size Details
acres ha
Cama Beach Historical State Park Little pink houses Island Script error: No such module "convert". Preserved 1930s seaside tourist camp
Fort Casey Historical State Park A canon in an embarkment overlooking water Island Script error: No such module "convert". World War I-era naval gun emplacements and bunkers
Fort Flagler Historical State Park Deer grazing on grass in front of historic buildings Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert". World War I-era naval gun emplacements and bunkers at the mouth of Puget Sound
Fort Simcoe Historical State Park Wooden structure surrounded by yellow grassland Yakima Script error: No such module "convert". 1850s-era military installation on the Yakama Indian Reservation with army and Native American interpretive displays
Fort Townsend Historical State Park Abandoned brick structure surrounded by forest Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert". Boating, camping, and trails at the northeastern extreme of the Olympic Peninsula
Fort Worden Historical State Park Historic buildings behind a flag pole Jefferson Script error: No such module "convert". Camping, water activities, and the Coast Artillery Museum
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site Skyline of observatories Klickitat Script error: No such module "convert". An astronomical observatory
Jackson House State Park Heritage Site Restored Jackson House Lewis County Script error: No such module "convert". Restored 1850 cabin and homestead site of early Euro-American settlers John R. and Matilda Jackson
Matilda N. Jackson State Park Heritage Site File:Matilda N. Jackson State Park Heritage Site.jpg Lewis Script error: No such module "convert". Heritage site of early pioneer homesteader; picnic amenities and small loop trail
Olmstead Place Historical State Park Small red cottage surrounded by garden Kittitas Script error: No such module "convert".  
Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site A waterfall surrounded by rocky cliffs with a rainbow visible above the water Franklin, Whitman Script error: No such module "convert".  
Peace Arch Historical State Park A white stone arch in a grassy lawn in front of a line of automobiles Whatcom Script error: No such module "convert". A peace memorial on the United States-Canada border
Sacajawea Historical State Park A museum building surrounded by trees Franklin Script error: No such module "convert".  
Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site White stone obelisk surrounded by grass and a black fence Whitman Script error: No such module "convert".  
Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site Small paved road approaching a hill surrounded by fields Whitman Script error: No such module "convert".  
Willie Keil's Grave State Park Heritage Site File:Willie Keil's Grave State Park Heritage Site 02.jpg Pacific Script error: No such module "convert". Site is accessible to users of the Willapa Hills Trail

Former state parks

Name County Area Image Remarks
acres ha
Central Ferry Park Whitman Script error: No such module "convert".   Administered by USACE;[11] formerly Central Ferry State Park (?–2002)
Chief Timothy Park Asotin Script error: No such module "convert".   Administered by USACE;[12] formerly Chief Timothy State Park (?–2002)
Crow Butte Park Benton Script error: No such module "convert".   Administered by Port of Benton;[13] formerly Crow Butte State Park (?–2002)
Damon Point Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert". File:Bubo scandiacus Damon Point 4.jpg Administered by Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Fay Bainbridge Park Kitsap Script error: No such module "convert". File:Fay Bainbridge Park, Washington, USA.JPG Administered by Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District
Fort Okanogan Okanogan Script error: No such module "convert". File:Site of Fort Okanogan.jpg Administered by Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Fort Ward Park Kitsap Script error: No such module "convert".   Administered by Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District
Griffin Bay San Juan Script error: No such module "convert".    
Hanging Gardens King Script error: No such module "convert".   Now Hanging Gardens Site within the Green River Gorge Conservation Area
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park Snohomish Script error: No such module "convert". File:Mukilteo Lighthouse.jpg Formerly Mukilteo State Park, deeded to City of Mukilteo in 2004
Osoyoos Lake Okanogan Script error: No such module "convert".   Now Osoyoos Lake Veteran's Memorial Park, operated by city of Oroville
Upright Channel San Juan Script error: No such module "convert".    
Wenberg County Park Snohomish Script error: No such module "convert".   Formerly Wenberg State Park; transferred to Snohomish County in 2009
West Hylebos Wetlands Park King Script error: No such module "convert".    
Westhaven Grays Harbor Script error: No such module "convert".   Subsumed into the expanded Westport Light State Park in 2016.[14][15]

See also

References

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