New rules approved by the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission limit camping stays to no more than 10 consecutive nights in one park in a 30-day period and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year ...

Planning a last-minute camping trip just got a whole lot easier. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will start allowing same-day camping reservations at all state parks with ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is increasing its camping and moorage fees for 2025 to support increased operation costs amid inflation impacts. The increased camping ...

If you tend to wait until the last minute to make camping plans, you’re in luck. Beginning Monday, March 24, Washington State Parks is offering same-day reservations at all of its reservable ...

Starting in mid-August, Washington State Parks will cap the number of nights someone can spend camping in a given park over a 30-day stretch at ten. Geff Hinds Staff file In mid-August, Washington is ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) is expanding same-day reservations to all reservable campgrounds. According to a press release, starting March 24, all ...

Wanderlust Camps has teamed with Washington State Parks to offer fully furnished canvas wall-tents this season at Moran State Park on Orcas Island. Courtesy Washington state is being touted as one of ...

The population boom in Western Washington has brought us housing shortages and traffic jams. It’s also brought crowds to some of the region’s most iconic trails and campgrounds, including Mount ...

Summer camping in the Pacific Northwest is a bit of a blood sport, from securing reservations to overcrowded campgrounds. Yet winter doesn’t quite lend itself to muddy, wet tent camping — when ...

SEATTLE — Looking for a fun way to burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories? Friday is the last of the 12 days this year where you can explore Washington’s state parks without a Discover Pass.

As you plan your 2026 travel journeys, here’s a traveler’s dozen of Washington destinations with new offerings, from beaches to mountain camping resorts.