DNR seeks to provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public throughout Washington state. Recreation on DNR-managed lands includes hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping, off-road vehicle (ORV) riding, mountain biking, and boating.
The agency provides trails and campgrounds in a primitive, natural setting. Most recreation on these lands takes place in the 2.2 million acres of forests that DNR manages as state trust lands. DNR manages 1,100 miles of trails, 143 recreation sites, and a wide variety of landscapes across the state.
- Where to Play Outside on DNR-Managed Lands
What’s open? What’s closed? Are pets and campfires allowed? View a listing of all our recreation areas by region, county, and major recreation locations.
- Natural Resources Conservation Areas
Enjoy low impact recreation in native ecosystems and learn about Washington’s natural heritage.
- Sustainable Recreation Work Group
Learn what’s being done to chart a long-term vision for recreation on DNR-managed lands. Get involved in shaping the vision!
- Rules for Recreation on DNR-managed Lands
In January 2009, DNR revised and updated its rules for recreating on DNR-managed lands. In the process, DNR also made the rules more reader friendly, using a question-and-answer format. The link takes you to the Washington State’s legislature page on public access and recreation (WAC 332-52).
- DNR’s Recreation Newsletter
Learn about issues affecting recreation on DNR-managed lands by downloading current and past issues of the DNR Recreation News. Sign up to get the newsletter sent to your inbox.
Updated: July 1, 2009
(Please note: Due to budget constraints, DNR is reducing services at many of its recreation facilities. However, there may not be amenities such as outhouses, picnic tables, signs, or garbage service. Please pack-out what you pack-in. Some gates may be locked, and access will be by foot only.)