Burn Ban - Level 1

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

Construction

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There is currently construction in the East Campground. Construction is estimated to end on Feb. 28, 2025. This work includes the construction of two cabins in sites 1 and 29. Expect heavy equipment and disruptive noise on weekdays.

Schafer Welcome sign with trees visible in the background and a fence surrounding the sign.
Kitchen Shelter with large wood log columns, a stone fireplace, a wooden roof, and many picnic tables. There is a large grill and a path leading to the shelter.
Bridge leading to restrooms. The bridge is wooden and a light brown with 5 horizontal boards along the side. The restroom building in the background has wooden shingles and appears to be made of stone. There are trees visible near the bridge with lush, green leaves. The undergrowth is also green.
Five visitors and a dog walking down a dirt path surrounded by lush, green leaved trees. In the trees it looks like there may be a khaki colored tent set up.
Campsite with a picnic, fire grate, and tent area surrounded by lush green leaved trees and green underbrush.

Schafer State Park

1365 W Schafer Park Road, Elma, WA 98541

Schafer State Park offers supreme fishing opportunities for steelhead, cutthroat trout and salmon as well as great camping in a cool and classic Western Washington forest.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Activities

Biking

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

First Day Hike Events

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

Metal Detecting

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

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Firewood

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

Wi-Fi

Grill

Kitchen Shelter

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

Parking

Trailer Dump

Horseshoe Pits

Amphitheater

Interpretive Opportunities

Hiking Trails

Park features

Freshwater

River

Rocky Beach

Seasonal Wildflowers

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Map & visitor guide

47.0978241, -123.4658585

In 2010, the park was designated a state and national historic site of statewide significance by its addition to the Washington Heritage Register and National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy this historic location for the day or overnight at a campsite. Bring an inner tube to float or swim the calm, shallow East Fork Satsop River.

Winter Schedule

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

Picnic and day use facilities

Multiple picnic areas with picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. An amphitheater and horseshoe pits are available for use. Reservable shelters are also available. 

Trails

The park has two miles of hiking trails.

Water activities and features

Fishing (with permit) and swimming are available in designated areas.

Interpretive opportunities

A series of outdoor exhibits detail the park's natural and cultural history.