We're updating our camping and moorage fees to continue providing great experiences for visitors amid inflation and rising costs. You will see a rate increase for camping stays booked for May 15 and beyond. Moorage fees will increase Jan. 1. Learn more here.
Commission Rule Making
Be a part of the rulemaking process for State Parks. Learn the steps for changing rules and about current rule adoptions.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission current proposed rule changes are identified in the Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda (PDF, 212KB).
For detailed information on State Parks related Revised Codes of Washington (RCW 79A.05) or Washington Administrative Codes (WAC 352), visit the Washington State Legislature’s website.
State Park proposals are available on the Code Reviser’s website. This rule making has undergone SEPA review for environmental impacts and the agency has issued a SEPA determination.
Active Commission rule-making
Boating
Staff will propose changes to WAC 352-78-020 definitions, and 352-78-090 How do boater education program requirements affect rental operators and liveries? The proposed changes will clarify definitions that address peer-to-peer boater rental.
This proposal will establish a new rule under chapter 352-60 WAC for mechanically propelled personal hydrofoils (MPPH) and mechanically propelled surfboards (MPS); establish a new rule for engine cut-off switch; and revision to WAC 352-69-020 definitions and 352-60—080 fire extinguisher.
Adopted Commission rule-making
Off-Season length of stay
This proposal will address limiting the extended off-season length of stay in a state park and clarifying the definition of residence that aligns with camping stay limit. The maximum stay limit in a state park is 10 nights in one park within a thirty-day period. The total nights stay is not to exceed 90 days per calendar year in all state parks.
- CR-101 filed WSR 23-02-015 on December 2022
- CR-101 filed WSR 24-09-075, to address residence definition, on April 17, 2024
- CR-102 filed WSR 24-12-004 on May 22, 2024
- CR-103 filed WSR 24-15-092 on July 19, 2024, effective 31 days after filing
Moorage Permits
Staff propose clarifying annual moorage permits that are used at saltwater moorage and freshwater lake parks.
- CR-101 filed WSR 23-02-015 on December 2022
- CR-102 filed WSR 24-04-073 on February 2, 2024
- CR-103P filed WSR 24-10-018 on April 19, 2024
Public records
This expedited proposal removes a phone number that was listed for Parks’ communications office that is no longer active and updates the uniform resource locator for Parks’ external-facing website. These changes fall under the general housekeeping category that solely updates Parks’ contact information for requesters of public records.
Commission public meetings
The public is invited to attend the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s public meetings. Click here to see upcoming meetings and locations.
Petition for adoption, amendment, or repeal of a state administrative rules
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission may have administrative rules that an individual or group wishes to petition the agency to adopt, amend, or repeal. The agency will give consideration to all petitions and respond in 60 days. Please complete the Petition Administrative Rule Form (PDF 554KB) and submit via email to the parks office or mail it to:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
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