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“The Evergreen State” is home to seven national parks and 120 state parks, spread over 10 million acres of parkland. Camping in Washington State is limitless, from the Cascades to the Olympic Peninsula, Puget Sound lowlands, and the Columbia Plateau. Traverse between epic mountains, old-growth rainforests, and Pacific coast beaches. The list just goes on. Try to make your way to Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Parks—and the San Juan Islands.

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Olympic National Park

The Olympic Peninsula is a large arm of land in western Washington that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle, and contains Olympic National Park. It is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the east by Hood Canal. Cape Alava, the westernmost point in the contiguous United States, and Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point, are on the peninsula...

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Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park is a national park of the United States located in southeast Pierce County and northeast Lewis County in Washington state. The park was established on March 2, 1899, as the fourth national park in the United States, preserving 236,381 acres (369.3 sq mi; 956.6 km2) including all of Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot (4,390 m) stratovolcano. The mountain rises abruptly from...

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North Cascades National Park

Ross Lake National Recreation Area is a US national recreation area in north central Washington just south of the Canada–US border. It is the most accessible part of the North Cascades National Park Complex which also includes North Cascades National Park and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. Ross Lake NRA follows the Skagit River corridor from the Canada–US border to the western foothills ...

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Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest

Switchback Peak is an 8,321-foot (2,536-metre) mountain summit located in the Methow Mountains, a subset of the North Cascades in Washington state. It is the eighth-highest peak in the Methow Mountains, and ranks 95th in the state of Washington. Switchback Peak is set on Sawtooth Ridge, on land managed by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Other peaks of Sawtooth Ridge include Oval Peak, S...

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Deception Pass State Park

Deception Pass (Lushootseed: sčudᶻ; Samish: Xwchsónges) is a strait separating Whidbey Island from Fidalgo Island, in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Washington. It connects Skagit Bay, part of Puget Sound, with the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A pair of bridges known collectively as Deception Pass Bridge cross Deception Pass. The bridges were added to the National Register of Historic Place...

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Moran State Park

Moran State Park is a public recreation area on Orcas Island in Puget Sound's San Juan Islands in the state of Washington, United States. The state park encompasses over 5,000 acres of various terrain including forests, wetlands, bogs, hills, and lakes. It is the largest public recreation area in the San Juan Islands and the fourth largest state park in the state. A park focal point is the obse...

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Cape Disappointment State Park

Cape Disappointment State Park (formerly Fort Canby State Park) is a public recreation area on Cape Disappointment, located southwest of Ilwaco, Washington, on the bottom end of Long Beach Peninsula, the northern headlands where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The state park's 2,023 acres (819 ha) encompass a diverse landscape of old-growth forest, freshwater lakes, freshwater and ...

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Washington State Parks: Provides comprehensive information on over 140 state parks in Washington, including details on camping facilities, activities, and park amenities. Users can explore various camping options, from basic campsites to cabins and yurts, and access resources for trip planning.

Washington State Parks Reservation System: The official reservation portal for Washington State Parks, allowing users to book campsites, cabins, and other accommodations. The site offers real-time availability, site maps, and detailed descriptions to assist in planning stays.

National Park Service – Washington: Offers information on national parks and historic sites within Washington, including camping options, park activities, and visitor guidelines. The site provides resources for planning visits to sites like Mount Rainier National Park and Olympic National Park.

U.S. Forest Service – Pacific Northwest Region: Provides information on national forests within Washington, including camping opportunities, trail maps, and recreational activities. Users can explore various campgrounds and dispersed camping options across the state's national forests.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources – Recreation: Offers details on camping and recreational activities on DNR-managed lands in Washington, including information on developed campgrounds and dispersed camping policies. Users can find maps, regulations, and guidelines for responsible recreation.

Washington State Parks – Camping: Provides an overview of camping options within Washington's state parks, including information on amenities, fees, and reservation policies. Users can find details on tent and RV camping, as well as unique accommodations like yurts and cabins.

Washington State Parks – Park Finder: Features an interactive tool to help users locate state parks based on location, activities, and facilities. This resource assists in discovering new camping destinations tailored to individual preferences.

Washington State Parks – Fees: Details the fees associated with camping and other activities within Washington's state parks. Users can find pricing for different types of campsites and accommodations to assist in budgeting for their trips.

Washington State Parks – Contact Us: Provides contact information for Washington State Parks, including phone numbers and email addresses for general inquiries and specific parks. Users can reach out for assistance or additional information regarding their camping plans.

Washington State Parks – Accessibility: Offers information on accessible camping and recreational facilities within Washington's state parks, ensuring inclusivity for all visitors. Users can find details on ADA-compliant amenities and services.

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