Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission

As we move into 2025, we want to let you know that we will no longer be active on this platform. Since 2010, we’ve appreciated our time here but have noticed a decline in our engagement and feel it’s time to focus on spaces where we can connect more meaningfully with you.

Don't let the wet weather be a wet blanket on your camping plans! We've added some new tips and tricks to our popular "Camping in the rain" blog. Read it now for inspo, or take a peek for help planning your next winter trip to a Washington state park! ➡️parks.wa.gov/about/news-cen…

The Centennial Trail will be closed between the Mirabeau Park and Islands Trailhead beginning Oct. 21. A utility line that runs under the trail has failed in this area, requiring emergency repair work. The repair work and repaving are expected to be completed by Nov. 9.

Boaters, enjoy a weekend mooring at Tolmie State Park! Its buoys close Monday for a @WaDNR project to remove artificial reefs made of tires. If you're boating on South Sound or Case Inlet this month, please give the barges a 300-yard berth. Learn more: loom.ly/zPGbbT4

West Beach at Deception Pass will close to vehicle access for maintenance and repair work on Mon., Oct. 14. Only pedestrians will be able to access this area. The area is expected to reopen Thurs., Oct. 17. We appreciate your patience during this temporary closure.

Fall's here! Time for sweaters, PSLs and picnics. Huh? Yes, we did say picnics. We've got 30+ picnic shelters — some with fireplaces, stoves, water and electricity! Find out where and how to host your next cookout in our Field Guide Blog: loom.ly/pikKFmo 🧺🍉🌭🍔

Parts of Nisqually State Park close this month until next summer for a project to restore forest health to areas that used to be tree farms. The public can attend an open house Oct. 15, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., in the park's main parking lot: loom.ly/FWnRRvs ⚠️

That's right! We've got another Discover Pass free day coming up on Oct. 10, recognizing World Mental Health Day. If you have time next week, try and get outside — even if it's just for a quick breath of fresh air 🧘🍃🌬️

No “Disappointment” this year! Scheduled construction at Cape Disappointment has been postponed for a year, so you can still get a campsite for the 2024-25 season. Campsites reopen for advance booking at 8 a.m. today! Hop on WA State Parks’ Reservation System and plan your VK!

New day, new season! 🍂🌅⛺ Take inspo from this sunrise snap on Blake Island. Some say fall is the prettiest season in WA, and we're here to help you enjoy it! And, as your mom or grandma would say, "Don't forget your jacket!" 📷Kiana Ehsani

Want to know how to help stop the spread of invasive pests in our parks? Click here to learn how (hint: it has something to do with the graphic below 😉) ➡️ parks.wa.gov/about/news-cen…

The Cornet Bay boat ramp at Deception Pass will close Sunday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. to replace a power line. It is expected to reopen Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 a.m. We appreciate your patience with the temporary closure as we work to restore services to Cornet Bay.

The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center will be closed from Sept. 30, 2024, to mid-May 2025 for exhibit updates. It's expected to reopen in time for the 45th eruption anniversary on May 18, 2025. Don't miss the final event on Sept. 29 ➡️ loom.ly/32k0UMQ.

Lake Sylvia's construction closure has been extended to the end of 2024 due to additional excavation for bridge footings. Updates will be provided if the park reopens ahead of schedule. Project info ➡️ loom.ly/jeIkw8g

The road to Mount Pilchuck State Park will be closed from Sept. 9-11, while the @forestservice and @waDNR complete culvert construction. This work will update the drainage infrastructure to reduce the risk of erosion and help keep the road, and access to the park, in good shape.

Folks with mobility needs can now get onto the beach at Lake Wenatchee using our new beach wheelchair that moves over sand. Call 509-763-3101, 48hrs ahead to reserve the chair! It’s free to use, but it’s not motorized, so a companion is needed to push it: loom.ly/cYEHQXw.

Looking for inexpensive date ideas? Try a local state park! Whether you’re a pro at dating or the idea gives you hives, we're happy to act as your wingperson. Check out our interview on dating tips here ➡️ datingadvice.com/for-women/wash….

Walking into the first day of school like... This cat snapped on a morning stroll at Riverside, aced hunting and fishing class, and we wish your kiddo similar luck and grit next week! Please tell us, what did your family learn at #WAStateParks this summer? 🐱🎒

What's your favorite PNW landscape? Old-growth forests, glacial rivers, pebble beaches or the alpine? 🌲🌊🏖️🌻 What if we said you could have it all — without having to do a monster hike to get there?! Find out where and how ➡️ parks.wa.gov/about/news-cen….

Visit usbr.gov/newsroom/news-… to view which boat ramps will be impacted.