| The state of Washington offers an extremely | | | | regions. One of the best Washington state parks |
| diverse landscape. From the temperate | | | | for winter recreation is Lake Easton state park in |
| rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula and the | | | | the Cascade Mountain foothills. The 45 RV site |
| moderate Pacific coast in the west to the high | | | | and 95 tent site campground is open year round |
| peaks of the Cascade Range and the dry deserts | | | | so guests can enjoy a weekend of cold weather |
| of the west, it is no wonder the beauty of | | | | camping, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, |
| Washington state parks attracts visitors from all | | | | snowmobiling, and family snow activities including |
| around. | | | | tubing and sledding. |
| There are 120 Washington state parks and | | | | Washington state parks access almost 700 miles |
| recreation areas with a wide variety of amenities, | | | | of scenic hiking trails, ranging from easy strolls |
| attractions, and activities. Windsurfing, rock | | | | through natural exhibits to strenuous treks |
| climbing, skiing, and snowmobiling, Washington | | | | through mountain passes. There are also three |
| state parks offer plenty of activities to suit every | | | | long distance backpacking trails that can be |
| outdoor lover. There are also plenty of historical | | | | reached from various parks. Mountain biking trails |
| sites, cultural exhibits, and interpretive centers for | | | | are quite abundant as well. Beacon Rock is one of |
| educational opportunities. | | | | the best Washington state parks for mountain |
| More than 30 of the state parks in Washington | | | | biking, with 20 miles of designated trails. |
| are on lakes or rivers, with over 70 public boat | | | | There are two water trails in Washington that are |
| launches, so boating and water sports at the | | | | designated for canoeing and kayaking. These trails |
| parks are quite abundant. One of the best | | | | wind through miles of scenic waterways and pass |
| Washington state parks for water recreation is | | | | by several state parks that offer primitive |
| Deception Pass. Here, visitors can enjoy their | | | | camping and pullouts. Washington state parks are |
| favorite saltwater and freshwater activities on | | | | also popular destinations for horseback riding. |
| more than 4100 beautiful acres along the quiet | | | | There are 10 parks with equestrian trails, some |
| Puget Sound. | | | | offering horse campsites as well, and horses are |
| Enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming on one of | | | | allowed on most beaches. Just outside of Seattle, |
| the three Deception Pass lakes or try crabbing, | | | | Bridle Trails is one of the best Washington state |
| clamming, mooring, or diving in the saltwater of | | | | parks for horseback riding with 28 miles of riding |
| the sound. This Washington state coastal park | | | | trails. Lake Wenatchee state park offers horse |
| also offers boat rentals so everyone can enjoy | | | | rentals for day trips, as well as overnight |
| the fun of being on the water. Deception Pass is | | | | excursions. |
| also a great location for whitewater kayaking and | | | | Whether you're interested in rock climbing at |
| sailboarding. Don't forget your Coleman inflatable | | | | Columbia Hills state park, paragliding at Lincoln |
| boat when you visit this park. | | | | Rock, or just enjoying a weekend of Washington |
| In the winter months Washington is a haven for | | | | state park camping, there is plenty to do and lots |
| snow lovers, especially in the central mountainous | | | | to see across the state of Washington. |