| The state of Washington offers an extremely | | | | state parks for winter recreation is Lake Easton |
| diverse landscape. From the temperate | | | | state park in the Cascade Mountain foothills. The |
| rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula and the | | | | 45 RV site and 95 tent site campground is open |
| moderate Pacific coast in the west to the high | | | | year round so guests can enjoy a weekend of |
| peaks of the Cascade Range and the dry deserts | | | | cold weather camping, dog sledding, cross-country |
| of the west, it is no wonder the beauty of | | | | skiing, snowmobiling, and family snow activities |
| Washington state parks attracts visitors from all | | | | including tubing and sledding. Washington state |
| around. There are 120 Washington state parks | | | | parks access almost 700 miles of scenic hiking |
| and recreation areas with a wide variety of | | | | trails, ranging from easy strolls through natural |
| amenities, attractions, and activities. Windsurfing, | | | | exhibits to strenuous treks through mountain |
| rock climbing, skiing, and snowmobiling, Washington | | | | passes. There are also three long distance |
| state parks offer plenty of activities to suit every | | | | backpacking trails that can be reached from |
| outdoor lover. There are also plenty of historical | | | | various parks. Mountain biking trails are quite |
| sites, cultural exhibits, and interpretive centers for | | | | abundant as well. Beacon Rock is one of the best |
| educational opportunities. More than 30 of the | | | | Washington state parks for mountain biking, with |
| state parks in Washington are on lakes or rivers, | | | | 20 miles of designated trails. There are two water |
| with over 70 public boat launches, so boating and | | | | trails in Washington that are designated for |
| water sports at the parks are quite abundant. | | | | canoeing and kayaking. These trails wind through |
| One of the best Washington state parks for | | | | miles of scenic waterways and pass by several |
| water recreation is Deception Pass. Here, visitors | | | | 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 | | | | destinations for horseback riding. There are 10 |
| the quiet Puget Sound. Enjoy fishing, boating, and | | | | parks with equestrian trails, some offering horse |
| swimming on one of the three Deception Pass | | | | campsites as well, and horses are allowed on |
| lakes or try crabbing, clamming, mooring, or diving | | | | most beaches. Just outside of Seattle, Bridle Trails |
| in the saltwater of the sound. This Washington | | | | is one of the best Washington state parks for |
| state coastal park also offers boat rentals so | | | | horseback riding with 28 miles of riding trails. Lake |
| everyone can enjoy the fun of being on the | | | | Wenatchee state park offers horse rentals for |
| water. Deception Pass is also a great location for | | | | day trips, as well as 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 | | | | Columbia Hills state park, paragliding at Lincoln |
| park. In the winter months Washington is a haven | | | | Rock, or just enjoying a weekend of Washington |
| for snow lovers, especially in the central | | | | state park camping, there is plenty to do and lots |
| mountainous regions. One of the best Washington | | | | to see across the state of Washington. |