Public lands are managed for a mix of uses, commonly found in open, remote regions such as eastern Washington and high desert terrain.

Wilderness Areas E.g., Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Goat Rocks Wilderness Wilderness areas are protected spaces within parks and forests where things are kept as wild as possible. No...

Want to get a little more off the grid? These options offer more solitude and flexibility, but come with fewer amenities and more responsibility.

Tribal lands include some of the most beautiful and culturally rich landscapes in Washington. Access is managed by each sovereign Nation. Check official Tribal sources before visiting. 

These areas are managed primarily to protect wildlife and habitat. Recreation is secondary. Overnight camping is not allowed.

There are hundreds of privately owned campsites in Washington state. Ranging from RV lots to yurts to treehouses. A great fallback when public sites are booked.

Locally managed parks often fly under the radar, but there are some real gems out there! They offer easy access to nature close to the city, with trails, shoreline, and...

National parks protect some of the most remarkable places in the country, so they can be explored, appreciated, and preserved for generations to come.

State parks are designed to make the outdoors easy to access, while protecting the landscapes and history that make each place worth visiting.