Recreation By Region
   

Recreation Resources

OPEN SITES BY REGION 

Get links to more information pertaining to recreation sites in DNR regions:  
 
 

 
Download the region map or learn more about DNR's regions.
 
 

Northeast Region 

 

click to enlarge NE Region Map with Counties

Camping
 
 
The following campgrounds are located in the Northeast region:
Chopaka Lake, Cold Springs, Douglas Falls Grange Park, Dragoon Creek, Flodelle Creek, Leader Lake, North Fork Nine Mile, Palmer Lake, Rock Lake, Rocky Lake, Rock Creek (Loup Loup), Sheep Creek, Sherry Creek, Skookum Creek, Starvation Lake, Sportsman's Camp and Toats Coulee.
 
Recreation alert: No dispersed campfires. Campfires are NOT allowed in Northeast Region as of 8/4/2023. 
State Forests
The Loomis, Loup Loup, and Little Pend Orielle State Forests allow day use and dispersed camping.
Natural Areas  
Dishman Hills NRCA and Loomis NRCA.
Contact
Questions? Please call the region office at 509-684-7474.
 

Northwest Region click to enlarge NW Region Map with Counties

Camping
 
 
The following campgrounds are located in the Northwest region:
Beaver Plant Lake, Big Greider Lake, Cutthroat Lakes, Cypress HeadGriffin BayLes Hilde, Lily Lake, Little Greider Lake, Lizard Lake, Lower Ashland Lake, Lummi Island, Pelican Beach, Point Doughty and Upper Ashland Lake.
 
Day Use
Contact
Questions? We can be reached at northwest.region@dnr.wa.gov or by phone at 360-856-3500.
 

Olympic Region click to enlarge Olympic Region Map with Counties

Camping
 
 
The following campgrounds are located in the Olympic region: 
Day Use
All recreation sites are open for day use only, including Damon Point. However, forest management activities are occurring and can directly impact recreational use. Check the Olympic Region page for the most updated information.
Recreation alert: Dispersed campfires (those not in a designated DNR-installed fire ring at an official campground) are not permitted in the Olympic Peninsula Forests.
Contact
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact staff directly by emailing us at olympic.region@dnr.wa.gov or calling 360-374-2800.
 

Pacific Cascade Region click to enlarge PC Region Map with Counties

View the boundary map for Southeast and Pacific Cascade Regions.
 
Camping
 
 
The following campgrounds are located in the Pacific Cascade region:  
Day Use
Contact
Questions? Please call 360-577-2025.
 

Southeast Region click to enlarge SE Region Map with Counties

Camping
 
 
The following campgrounds are located in the Southeast region:
29 Pines, Ahtanum Camp, Ahtanum Meadows, BBQ Flats, Beverly Dunes, Bird Creek, Buck Creek dispersed, Clover Flats, Eagle's Nest, Elk Heights dispersed, Glenwood dispersed, Indian Camp, Island Camp, Naneum Ridge State Forest dispersed, Snow Cabin, Teanaway Camping Area, Tree Phones, Rattlesnake dispersed and Wenas dispersed.
 
Day Use
  • Recreation areas in this region are the Teanaway and Naneum Ridge (no restrooms). 
  • The Natural Areas in the region are Columbia Hills NAP and White Salmon Oak NRCA. 
Contact
Questions? Call us at 509-925-8510 or email southeast.region@dnr.wa.gov View the boundary map here. 
 

South Puget Sound Region click to enlarge SPS Region Map with Counties

Camping
 
 
The following campgrounds are located in the South Puget Sound region:
Day Use
Recreation areas in this region are:
 
Natural Areas open for recreation in the region are:
Contact
Questions? Please call the region office at 360-825-1631​.