|
|
Schafer State Park
Phone: (360) 482-3852
Fax:
City: Elma
Address:
W 1365 Schafer Park Road,
Elma, WALocated 12 miles north of Elma, Wash., on the East Fork of the Satsop River.
This park is known for its fishing opportunities, including sea-run cutthroat trout in summer, salmon in the fall and steelhead in late winter. There is abundant wildlife in the park. Wading and swimming are possible in the river.
For more up to date information, visit the Schafer page on the state parks web site.
|
|
Park Overview
Schafer State Park is a 119-acre camping park on the Satsop River, midway between Olympia and Ocean Park. A big attraction to park users is the abundant fishing for steelhead, cutthroat trout and salmon on the Satsop River. Wading and swimming in the shallow water make it an equally attractive site for family gatherings. Buildings are constructed from native stone.
Marine Park: No
Park Hours
The park is open year round for day use.
Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
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
Schafer State Park is a colorful haven created in memory of John and Anna Schafer. The Schafer Brothers' Logging Company donated the park to the state of Washington in 1924. Prior to 1922, the area comprising the park was the scene of many Schafer picnics.
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.
Drive 12 miles north on the East Satsop Road. The park is also accessible via the Brady exit from U.S. Hwy. 12. This route offers a scenic 10-mile drive.
Directions
From Elma:Drive 12 miles north on the East Satsop Road. The park is also accessible via the Brady exit from U.S. Hwy. 12. This route offers a scenic 10-mile drive.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bears
Bobcats
Chipmunks
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Marmots
Moose
Rabbits
Raccoons
Sheep
Skunks
Squirrels
|
Chukar
Crows/Ravens
Ducks
Eagles
Grouse
Hawks
Herons
Humming Birds
Jays
Osprey
Owls
Pheasant
Quail
Woodpeckers
Wrens
|
Salmon
Steelhead
Trout
|
Cedar
Douglas Fir
Hemlocks
Spruce
Alders
Apple Trees
Ash Trees
Maple Trees
Poplars
Daisies
Foxgloves
Lupines
Rhododendron
Berries
Ferns
Moss or Lichens
Poison Ivy
|
| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Interpretive Activities
Swimming
Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Interpretive
2 Horseshoe Pits
60 Fire Circles
2 Sheltered Fire Circles
|
2 mi. of Hiking Trails
|
Fishing
|
|
Picnic NotesThe picnic area has two picnic shelters reserved by contacting the park at (360) 482-3852.
Group CampingThe park provides two group camps. Fees vary with size of the group. For information or reservations, call the park at (360) 482-3852.
|
|||
| Park Services | Area Services |
|---|---|
|
Boating
| |
Most services are within a few miles of the park. | |
