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Recreation & Public Information -- the Great Outdoors
Recreation & Public Information
  • Recreation: Find out what kinds of activities are allowed on public lands, what recreation areas are open, where to get maps,  and more. Learn about what the Sustainable Recreation Work Group is doing to develop a long-term vision for recreation on DNR-managed lands.
  • Students & Teachers: Learn about educational opportunities in the great outdoors.
  • Neighbors & Concerned Citizens: Find out about derelict vessels and public-use concerns.
  • Fire Information & Prevention: Get up-to-date news and information about burn bans, wildfire dangers in your county, and how to reduce the risk of wildfire on your property.
  • Homeowners: Learn about safe burning and fire prevention.
  • Legislative Information: Discover what natural resources issues are being considered by the Washington State Legislature.
 Discover Pass logo

The Discover Pass is your ticket to Washington's
Great Outdoors.
>> Learn more at
www.discoverpass.wa.gov

A Discover Pass is required on vehicles accessing DNR-managed state trust lands. (Some exemptions apply). View maps of state trust lands at www.dnr.wa.gov/recreation.  

 Publications

Maps

eng_rms_capmapnu_may2.pdf   Capitol State Forest Map   (4.38 MB  PDF)
2013 version of our Capitol State Forest Map. View the various types of trails, roads and recreation sites with rec matrix. Terrain illustrated in shaded relief. Full color. Shows surrounding area.

amp_rec_naneum_gdot_map08.pdf   Naneum Area Green Dot Road Map  (1.67 MB  PDF)
Naneum Area Green Dot Road Map - March 2013

amp_rec_wenas_greendot_map.pdf   Wenas Cooperative Road Mgnt Area | Green Dot Road Map 3/13  (1.90 MB  PDF)
Wenas Cooperative Road Mgnt Area | Green Dot Road Map Updated 3/13

amp_rec_ltmurray_greendot_map08_2010.pdf   LT Murray Cooperative Road Mgmt Area Map (March 2013)  (1.48 MB  PDF)
LT Murray Cooperative Road Mgmt Area revised (March 2013). For SE region recreation page.

amp_rec_ahtanum_greendot_map_2010.pdf   Ahtanum Cooperative Road Management Area - Green Dot system  (1.58 MB  PDF)
Ahtanum Cooperative Road Management Area - Green Dot system. Updated March 2013.

Forms

aqr_dvrp_reporting_form.pdf   Derelict Vessel Removal Program: Vessel of Concern Reporting Form  (194.5 KB  PDF)
Derelict Vessel Removal Program: Vessel of Concern Reporting Form

amp_rec_fwp_cklist.docx   Forest Watch Lead - What To Do Checklist  (67.0 KB  DOCX)
Forest Watch Lead - What To Do Checklist

amp_rec_fwp_req_form.docx   Forest Watch Patrol Request Form  (73.0 KB  DOCX)
Forest Watch Patrol Request Form that must be completed and turned in to the DNR representative in advance for approval and support.

amp_rec_observation_report.pdf   Forest Watch Program Observation Report  (145.5 KB  PDF)
Forest Watch Program Observation Report for volunteers.

amp_rec_daily_stat_rpt.docx   Forest Watch Program Daily Statistic Report  (134.7 KB  DOCX)
Forest Watch Program Daily Statistic Report for volunteers.

 News

 Meetings & Events

Boards & Councils

Tuesday Jun 4, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Board of Natural Resources Meeting

Tuesday Jul 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Board of Natural Resources Meeting

Tuesday Aug 13, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Forest Practices Board Meeting

Tuesday Sep 3, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Board of Natural Resources Meeting

Tuesday Oct 1, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Board of Natural Resources Meeting

Events & Activities

Monday May 20, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
McLane Creek Nature Trail Work Party May 20

Thursday May 30, 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Columbia Hills Weed Pull - May 30

Saturday Jun 1, 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Nicholson Horse Trails Maintenance National Trails Day®

Saturday Jun 1, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
National Trails Day Event at Blanchard Mountain

Saturday Jun 1, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Selah Cliffs NAP National Trails Day Event®

 Get Involved

Volunteers are a vital component of stewardship activities at DNR. Each year, they contribute thousands of hours to such projects as  recreation trails, removing invasive species from natural areas, and identifying rare plants.

 How-To... Get Involved

 Related Links

Recreation-related links