Recreation Openings
   

 The following is currently in effect:

Updated 9/20/21

 
Public access is open: DNR-managed lands have reopened to the public for all recreation beginning Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Learn more.

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
 
 
Campgrounds 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 only allowed in approved fire rings. 
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
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 Head, Griffin Bay, Les 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 also 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 will directly impact recreational use especially in the following areas:
Contact
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact staff directly, email us at olympic.region@dnr.wa.gov or call 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

 
Recreation alerts: The Nile area will continue to be closed after Sept. 16, 2021, until further notice due to the Schneider Springs fire. Get a map of the closure area here. 
 
Beverly Dunes will be closed for renovations for 2-3 weeks in December. Check this page for more details. 
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.
 
Recreation alert: No dispersed campfires. Campfires are only allowed in approved fire rings. 
 
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
 
 
Campgrounds in the South Puget Sound region include:
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​.