Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Park is Completely Closed

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Kanaskat-Palmer is completely closed due to high winds. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks. If you had reservations at this park, you will receive an email with information about your refund.

Looking over the calm, brown and green river with large rocks poking through the water. Evergreen trees are down river with a blue sky in the background..
A campsite sites in between evergreen trees and shrubs with a red car in the drive. An orange tent is seen through the tree limbs and a person sitting in a camping chair with a blue jacket hanging on the back.
A lone, cement picnic table and fire ring sit on a gravel camping pad with large boulders creating the campsite boundary. Tall evergreen trees and greenery surround the campsite.
A woman waring a black tanktop with brown hair walks through large boulders at the river's edge. A down log lies across some rocks, going into the water. Evergreen trees and green shrubs sit on the river's edge with a blue sky poking through the tops of the trees.
A open, brown picnic shelter with a brown metal roof sits in a grassy field with a barbeque next to the shelter. Evergreen trees surround the field with blue sky coming through.

Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

32101 Cumberland-Kanaskat Road, Ravensdale, WA 98051

Kanaskat-Palmer State Park is a camping park on a forested plateau next to the rushing whitewaters of the Green River. Have a heart-pounding rafting adventure or fish, hike and enjoy a leisurely campout.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas

Rafting and kayaking on the Green River is for experts only. Watercraft launch is by hand only at no cost.

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The local fire station uses a siren to summon volunteer firefighters for duty. The siren may be activated at any hour of the day or night and can create noisy conditions for campers and visitors. There are also BNSF tracks near the park and campers may hear train noise, although this is rare.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Biking

Bird Watching

Camping

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

Metal Detecting

Winter Camping

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Double campsites

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Firewood

Park Ranger Station

Recycling

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

Grill

Kitchen Shelter

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

Parking

Trailer Dump

Horseshoe Pits

Bike Trails

Hiking Trails

Park features

Forest

Freshwater

Mountain View

River

Rocky Beach

Seasonal Wildflowers

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas

Rafting and kayaking on the Green River is for experts only. Watercraft launch is by hand only at no cost.

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The local fire station uses a siren to summon volunteer firefighters for duty. The siren may be activated at any hour of the day or night and can create noisy conditions for campers and visitors. There are also BNSF tracks near the park and campers may hear train noise, although this is rare.

Map & visitor guide

47.3121, -121.8988

Picnic and day use shelters

There is one large reservable kitchen shelter with water, electricity, and two standing barbecues. Picnic shelters and unsheltered picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Camping

There are standard and partial-hookup sites, with a maximum site length of 50 feet (limited availability). One group camp is available for up to 80 people. If you're looking for a more unique overnight stay, yurts are available with accessible restrooms and showers are nearby.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

Services and supplies

Souvenir gifts and ice are available for purchase at the park welcome station.

Water activities

Whitewater rafting and kayaking

Launch your raft or kayak here for a thrilling whitewater river adventure. The Green River is rated Class II - IV depending on which section of the river you're on, we only recommend this activity for whitewater experts.