West Sound Guide: State Parks: Lake Easton State Park

Lake Easton State Park is a forested, 516-acre year-round camping park with 24,000 feet of freshwater access on the shores of Lake Easton in the Cascade Mountain foothills. The park has beautiful mountain views and hiking trails to explore in the summer and cross country and snowmobiling trails to enjoy in the winter. The park's location also allows for snowy winter-sport opportunities.

Marine Park: No

Popular Destination

Park Hours

Summer: 6:30 a.m. to Dusk
Winter: 8 a.m. to Dusk. Sno-Park permit required from Nov. 15 through April 30.

The Snoqualmie Tunnel is closed Nov. 1 through April 30 (depending on snow). For more information, call the park at (509) 656-2586.

Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Significant History

The park is located within a glacial valley in the Washington Cascade Range. The Northern Pacific Railroad built a tunnel through the Cascades beginning at Easton.

Major Landmarks

Lake Easton State Park is on the Yakima River and Lake Easton, with old-growth forest, dense vegetation and freshwater marshlands.

Interpretive Oportunities

Saturday evening interpretive programs are offered in the summer.

Directions provided by the state parks department are given below the map, or you can try to have google create the directions from the coordinates we have on file.

Directions

From I-90:
Take exit #70, and follow signs to the park.

Mammals	Birds	Fish & Sea Life	Plantlife
Bobcats Chipmunks Coyotes Deer/Elk Rabbits Raccoons Squirrels	Crows/Ravens Ducks Eagles Geese Hawks Herons Humming Birds Jays Osprey Owls Woodpeckers	Trout	Cedar Douglas Fir Hemlocks Daisies Foxgloves Lupines Orchids Paintbrush Berries Moss or Lichens

General	Trails	Freshwater Activities	Saltwater Activities
Swimming Bird Watching Wildlife Viewing Mountain Biking Interpretive 2 Horseshoe Pits 1 Basketball Court 1 Amphitheater	6 mi. of Biking Trailer 6.5 mi. of Hiking Trails	Boating - Nonmotorized Fishing 1 Boat Ramp 20 ft. of Dock
A basketball hoop is available in the standard camp area. There is a playground equipment for kids in the park. Lifeguards are not provided at the swimming beach. The lake is good for fishing. The park allows for varied winter activities. There are five miles of groomed cross-country ski trails in the park December through March, and seven other Sno-Park areas within a 15-minute drive. There is a snowmobile trail through the park with access to Easton and the groomed trail system in the Kachess and Stampede Pass areas. Picnic Notes The park provides 40 picnic tables without shelter, available first-come, first-served. The day-use area is in a wooded setting with grills, fire pits, a play structure and an amphitheater. Group Camping The park offers a "walk in/ tent only" group camp that accommodates up to 50 people. Fire pit, benches, water, restrooms and parking are available. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. Boating/Water Notes Watercraft launch reopens April 23. The park offers one boat ramp and 20 feet of dock. Though motorized boating is allowed, Lake Easton is a shallow reservoir with stumps near the water's surface. High-speed activities are not recommended. Boat motors are limited to 10 horse power A daily permit is available for watercraft launching and trailer dumping at the park for $5. Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available. Lifeguards are not provided at the swimming beach.

General

Trails

Freshwater Activities

Saltwater Activities

Swimming

Bird Watching

Wildlife Viewing

Mountain Biking

Interpretive

2 Horseshoe Pits

1 Basketball Court

1 Amphitheater

6 mi. of Biking Trailer

6.5 mi. of Hiking Trails

Boating - Nonmotorized

Fishing

1 Boat Ramp

20 ft. of Dock

A basketball hoop is available in the standard camp area. There is a playground equipment for kids in the park. Lifeguards are not provided at the swimming beach. The lake is good for fishing.

The park allows for varied winter activities. There are five miles of groomed cross-country ski trails in the park December through March, and seven other Sno-Park areas within a 15-minute drive. There is a snowmobile trail through the park with access to Easton and the groomed trail system in the Kachess and Stampede Pass areas.

Picnic Notes

The park provides 40 picnic tables without shelter, available first-come, first-served. The day-use area is in a wooded setting with grills, fire pits, a play structure and an amphitheater.

Group Camping

The park offers a "walk in/ tent only" group camp that accommodates up to 50 people. Fire pit, benches, water, restrooms and parking are available. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

Boating/Water Notes

Watercraft launch reopens April 23.

The park offers one boat ramp and 20 feet of dock. Though motorized boating is allowed, Lake Easton is a shallow reservoir with stumps near the water's surface. High-speed activities are not recommended. Boat motors are limited to 10 horse power

A daily permit is available for watercraft launching and trailer dumping at the park for $5.
Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.

Lifeguards are not provided at the swimming beach.

Park Services	Area Services
Camping Pay Phone	Boating Camping Area Diesel Fishing and Hunting Supplies Gasolene Gifts Groceries Hardware Hospital Overnight Accomodations Pay Phones US Mail Propane Recreational Equipment Wood
A private concession on Lake Easton offers canoes, paddleboats and rowboats for rent. A firewood vendor sells firewood in the park.