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