Visitors can begin making their campsite and day-use shelter reservations on Wednesday, March 4 at 8 a.m. for the 2026 season, which runs from April 15 to Oct. 15. Reservations can be made online at ...

Planning a spontaneous camping trip in Washington just got easier and more accessible. As of March 2025, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has expanded same-day campsite ...

Nineteen sites across the state, 11 in western Washington, could see reduced services or shut down entirely under proposed ...

If you’re looking to combine the calm of river views with the fun of camping, Washington has some great spots to check out. Whether you’re into fishing, kayaking, or just relaxing by the water, there ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s the final weekend to camp at one of Washington’s most-visited state parks before it closes for construction. The Cape Disappointment State Park is set to close on Tuesday, ...

LONG BEACH, Wash. — Cape Disappointment State Park, one of Washington's most visited parks, will undergo significant renovations starting Sept. 16, Washington State Parks announced Wednesday. The ...

A campground at Paradise Point State Park. Courtesy of Washington State Parks Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Starting October 1, the annual Discover Pass for Washington state lands will see a price increase from $30 to $45. The Washington State Legislature approved this increase in April, ...

Nineteen sites across the state, 11 in western Washington, could see reduced services or shut down entirely under proposed ...