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