Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative session ...

Washington State Parks recently unveiled a new logo inspired by thousands of local residents. The parks system, which saw a record number of visitors during the pandemic — 43,840,590 overall in ...

Washington State Parks recently unveiled a new logo inspired by thousands of local residents. The parks system, which saw a record number of visitors during the pandemic — 43,840,590 overall in ...

Campers can visit the Washington State Parks reservation portal at washington.goingtocamp.com or call 1-888-CAMPOUT (1-888-226-7688) to make a reservation. After the 2 p.m. cutoff, ...

In the upcoming biennium, 2025-27, approximately 71% of State Parks' funding will come from earned revenue, up from about 65% in the current biennium, according to Washington State Parks (WSP).

Campgrounds across the state can now be reserved up until 2p.m. on day of arrival, with walk-ins available after 2:30 p.m. for remaining sites.

Washington State Parks Director Diana Dupuis said in a statement that the department appreciates the collaboration with the federal government to help improve accessibility at state parks.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State Parks invites people to celebrate the new year with its annual "First Day Hikes" event on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. More than 30 state parks will host staff-led ...

Washington’s state parks and other natural sites may soon become more expensive to visit as lawmakers are looking to increase the price of the Discover Pass. The pass allows visitors to access ...

Revenue from Discover Passes and other fees is expected to fund more of the budget for Washington State Parks. Prices for ...

State Parks has been experimenting with their same-day reservation pilot program for a couple of years. They began with three parks in September of 2023, before expanding to 24 sites in 2024.

Campgrounds across the state can now be reserved up until 2p.m. on day of arrival, with walk-ins available after 2:30 p.m. for remaining sites.