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Please note: A Burn Ban is in effect at all Washington State Parks and Properties at all times. Most camping parks are at a Burn Ban Level 1 or higher year-round. Most day-use only parks are designated No Fires Permitted at Any Time, unless they are equipped with fire rings or braziers.
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Burn Ban Level 1
- Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.
- Propane and gas grills allowed.
Burn Ban Level 2
- Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas.
- Gas and propane allowed.
- Charcoal may be restricted.
Burn Ban Level 3
- Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed.
- No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
Burn Ban Level 4
- No open flames of any type. Internal RV stoves OK.
- No smoking allowed.
- Trails and undeveloped areas may be closed to entry.
No Fires at Any Time
- No fires permitted at any time of year.
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Water Closure
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All water activities are closed due to high water toxin levels. Do not recreate in or around the water.
Anderson Lake is known for algae blooms that can close fishing and water recreation on the lake. Exposure to the toxins in the water can cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
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Water is turned off in campsites 10-30 for the winter and will be turned on again in April. Potable water is available at the dump station.
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In early 2025, construction will begin on the pan-abode restroom closest to the cabins and group camp. Please note access to this restroom may be limited at that time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission voted to keep the cabins at the park permanently closed where they currently sit. This was a difficult decision following an involved public process. Long-term planning, underway now through 2026, will evaluate the future of the park and other options for overnight accommodation. Day use in the park remains open, as does the Cama Center and café. Restrooms are not available in the lower beach area but are available in other parts of the park.
Visit the project page for more information and future opportunities for public input.
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All shuttle services at Cama Beach are temporarily suspended. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Burn Ban Level 2
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Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
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Non-street legal motorized off-road vehicles including motorcycles & ATVs are not permitted to operate within Conconully State Park.
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Parking is restricted to designated parking pads or overflow for all motorized vehicles. This includes motorized off-road vehicles (ORV) including ATV'S & UTV'S.
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Due to cold temperatures water and restroom facilities may be reduced during April and October. Hook up sites may be affected. Please call the park at (509)826-7408 for more information.
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Trail is expected to be groomed according to schedule moving forward as conditions allow. See link below for grooming schedule
*Grooming can be suspended during any I-90 pass closure or high avalanche danger period.
DP100 & Iron Mountain Loop are scheduled to be groomed Saturday and Sunday morning as conditions allow.
Grooming of the remaining Dog Sled trail system is suspended until more snow is accumulated.
Easton Reload:
There are very low snow levels and wet conditions currently. Trail is not scheduled to be groomed until conditions improve.
This alert will be updated as conditions change.
Burn Ban Level 2
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Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
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Due to colder temperatures, water and restroom facilities may be reduced during April and October. Hook up sites may be affected. Please call the park at (509)775-3592 for more information.
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The water in Quarry Pond campground will be shut off for the winter from November 18, 2024, until next spring when the threat of freezing has passed. The Quarry Pond restrooms and showers will continue to have water through the winter.
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The Quarry Pond campground water has been shut off for the winter. The water will be turned back on in the Spring, after the threat of freezing has passed.
The water to the restrooms and showers will be left on throughout the winter.
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Dosewallips State Park has shut off the water for the winter due to cold temperatures. It will re-open in March of 2025. The winter water supply is located near the dump station.
The day use area is also shut down for the winter. There are vault toilets available at Dosewallips Meadows Park, 1 mile to the north on 101 from the main park.
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Trail is expected to be groomed according to schedule moving forward as conditions allow. See link below for grooming schedule
*Grooming can be suspended during any I-90 pass closure or high avalanche danger period.
DP100 & Iron Mountain Loop are scheduled to be groomed Saturday and Sunday morning as conditions allow.
Grooming of the remaining Dog Sled trail system is suspended until more snow is accumulated.
Easton Reload:
There are very low snow levels and wet conditions currently. Trail is not scheduled to be groomed until conditions improve.
This alert will be updated as conditions change.
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There will be commercial tree removal operations in the 8 Mile drainage along the following roads: FSR 5130 8 Mile, FSR 5310100 Buck Lake, FSR 5130300 Lamb Butte, and FSR 5140 Falls Creek roads.
Contractors have plowed portions of the road in order to move equipment into place, and recreationists can expect to see machinery and tree removal operations throughout the winter. Operations have started on the 5130 and 53100100 roads. You can expect intermittent log truck traffic on these roads, in addition to tree felling, skidding, and processing.
To ensure access to groomed snow routes, a temporary parking area will be provided up the 8 Mile drainage north of Nice Campground, at the northern intersection of the Buck Lake loop road (junction of FSR 5310100 Buck Lake and FSR 5220 road to Sweetgrass Butte). Parking will remain available at the 8 Mile SnoPark for access to the west and east Chewuch groomed routes.
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Due to possible freezing temperatures, the water at each campsite is turned off from Nov. 7 - March 31. A potable water supply is located in campsite #93. Exact dates will depend on the weather.
Shellfish
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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
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Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
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ADA Notice: The vertical lift for the Park Office/Ranger Station is out of commission. Call (360) 344-4412 or ring the bell at the bottom of the stairs for assistance.
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Due to possible freezing temperatures, the water will be turned off at both campgrounds starting Nov. 15 until around mid March. Exact dates are dependent upon the weather. A winter water supply with potable water is located next to Restroom 601 in the Lower Campground. The dump station will also close seasonally. Campground shower hours are from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
Part of the Park is Closed
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For vehicle access from Recreation drive into Fish and Wildlife Lands, please use the green dot system out of the Whiskey Dick wildlife unit. WDFW Map. WDFW Contact Info. Equestrian, foot, and bicycle access is allowed.
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The solar-powered charging station located at the Ginkgo Petrified Forest trailside museum is out of service. There is no estimated repair date at this time.
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The Goldendale Observatory will be closed for part of January 2025 during facility and equipment upgrades. Please consult the normal reservation calendar for available dates and times. As always, no drop-in visits, please. Campus gates will be locked during closure.
January to early February programs will be limited to brief facility tours with no telescope viewing nor live interpretation. Normal operations will resume on Friday, February 7, 2025. All subsequent Winter 2025 solar and evening programs are now live on the reservation calendar.
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The Hyak sledding hill is closed due to lack of snow. Grooming of the Palouse to Cascade Trail has started. See grooming calendar link below.
Please be prepared for winter driving conditions. Always bring chains or 4WD or AWD even if I-90 is clear.
*Grooming can be suspended during any I-90 pass closure or high avalanche danger period.
Please check Washington Department of Transportation's website for Snoqualmie Pass for current road and weather conditions.
Park is Completely Closed
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Kopachuck is closed to the public until the summer of 2025 for major construction of roads and buildings. Learn more and check for updates here.
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All Campgrounds are currently closed. Camping is allowed in the Day-Use and Boat Launch parking areas. Trailer Dump and Office are closed for the winter.
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By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, this park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.
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Starting Oct. 15, the Summit Road will be closed to vehicles during the winter season.
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Biologists will be outfitting moose with GPS radio collars to gain information about how the animals use the landscape and to assess the overall health and wellness of the local population. Park visitors can expect to see low flying helicopters and collared animals within the park.
More information about this study can be found at this WDFW blog post.
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Starting Oct. 15, the Summit Road will be closed to vehicles during the winter season.
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting an ongoing study of moose populations on Mt. Spokane and throughout northeastern Washington. Biologists will be outfitting moose with GPS radio collars to gain information about how the animals use the landscape and to assess the overall health and wellness of the local population. Park visitors can expect to see low flying helicopters and collared animals within the park.
More information about this study can be found at this WDFW blog post.
Shellfish
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Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.
Boating and Moorage
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The pier at Mystery Bay State Park will remain closed until further notice. During a routine inspection, it was discovered that the pier may not be safe for public access. The buoys, boat launch, and moorage docks remain open. The marine pumpout station remains open seasonally April through October.
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Construction
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There will be park closures through summer 2025 while crews complete the development of a trail system and building construction. We appreciate the patience of the community and visitors while this work is completed. Learn more about the project here.
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Part of the Park is Closed
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Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail will be closed from N Alder St. to Phenning Road from Jan. 23 through Jan. 24 2025. There will be heavy equipment on the trail blocking all access.
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Snoqualmie Tunnel at Hyak is closed for the winter. Tentatively, the tunnel will reopen May 2025, weather-dependent.
Due to the forecasted snowfall, the Whittier, Roaring Creek, Cold Creek, and Keechelus Boat Launch parking lot bathrooms will be locked and closed for the winter starting Nov. 17. Weather-dependent, they will reopen in early May 2025.
Burn Ban Level 2
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Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
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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.
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Due to colder temperatures water and restroom facilities may be reduced during April and October. Hook up sites may be affected. Please call the park at (509)996-2370 for more information.
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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.
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Avista plans to start the winter drawdown of Lake Spokane (Long Lake) the week of January 6, 2025. Avista will attempt to keep the lake drawn down to a maximum of 13-14 feet below summer elevation for a duration of three to six weeks, depending upon flows and the weather. The boat-in campsites at Muley Canyon and North Shore are closed for maintenance.
For more information visit Avista Water Flow Information.
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Parks will complete a 300-acre forest health treatment in the 7 Mile area between fall 2024 and spring 2025. There will be intermittent trail closures within the project area during this time. Learn more and check for project updates here.
Part of the Park is Closed
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There are a number of projects in development in the campground area of the park, some resulting from flooding and erosion impacts. While the campground is closed, we are taking this opportunity to reevaluate camping within the park. We will have more information available as this work progresses.
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The Mount Saint Helens Visitor Center will be temporarily closed from Sept. 30, 2024 to mid-May 2025 for a complete update of its exhibits. The Wetland Haven Trail on Silver Lake and the parking lot will remain open. Please call (360) 274-0962 or email silver.lake@parks.wa.gov for updates on interpretive programming outdoors this winter and spring.
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Sequim Bay State Park has now winterized the water supply in the park due to cold temperatures. It will re-open in March 2025. There is still a winter water supply available next to the dump station.
The lower loop showers will be closed until spring, due to the ventilation heating system which is resulting into a steam and sanitation issue. The toilet stalls and sinks are still available.
Burn Ban No fires at any time
Part of the Park is Closed
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Trails within Squak Mountain State Park are completely closed due to storm damage. The following trails are currently closed: Old Griz Trail, Phil's Creek Trail, and Eastside Trail. Please use caution while hiking within the park. If you were planning to come for the day, please check in with park staff or plan a visit one of our other parks.
Burn Ban Level 3
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Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
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Construction
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Trestles 32 and 32.5 are completed and open. However, trail surface improvements in this area are scheduled to occur late 2024.
The trail is closed at MP 38.5 west of Lebam due to a washout. Planning, permitting, and design of a bridge to span the washout is currently in progress.
The trail is closed between MP 48-49 at Trestle 48, east of Heckard Rd. The trestle and adjacent trail are unsafe for use due to erosion.
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There is ongoing construction along the Levy trail. This is a long-term ecosystem restoration project conducted by the federal government, scheduled until late 2027. The work includes large equipment driving up and down the Levy trail. Expect extra noise near areas along the Levy trail and campsites 17 - 36.