Lake Easton State Park

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Craving a misty morning walk on a lake? Planning a campout with family and friends? Look no further than Lake Easton State Park!

Located between Seattle and Ellensburg off I-90, Lake Easton is a magnet for urbanites who have limited time for escapes. The park is also far enough east to (sometimes) see sun when Seattle is shrouded in gray.

Activity is the name of the game at Lake Easton, so bring your bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, fishing poles, swimsuits and hiking boots. The playground is a short sprint from the swim beach, so the kids will run back and forth all day. And don't forget that camp chair for lounging, reading and chatting in one of the park's wooded campgrounds or picnic areas.

This park does not shut down in winter. Though snow covers the closed campgrounds, a day at the lake is worth a visit. Bundle up and enjoy winter activities in this beautiful setting. Cross-country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers use miles of groomed trails, and families throw snowballs and build snow structures to their hearts' content. West-siders may find blue skies at Lake Easton even in the darkest months of the year.

So, go jump in the lake, or don your skis for a glide through a wintry forest. Even if you're not far from home, you'll take note as stress yields to fun.

Park features

Lake Easton State Park is a forested, 697-acre camping park with 24,000 feet of freshwater access on the shores of Lake Easton and mid-state access to the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in the Cascade Mountain foothills.

Lake Easton’s campgrounds are set on the north side of the park close to I-90. As such, they are subject to highway noise. Earplugs are recommended for light sleepers.

Automated pay stations: This park is equipped with an automated pay station at the day-use parking lot  for visitors to purchase a one-day or annual Discover Pass (April 1-Nov. 30). In winter (Dec. 1-March 31), visitors may purchase a one-day Sno-Park permit or pay for primitive camping. Discover Passes are not required at the Sno-Park.

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ada amenities/facilities

  • Campsites
  • Hiking trail
  • Picnic area
  • Restroom

Use our interactive ADA recreation map to search for other state parks with ADA amenities and facilities. 

Picnic & day-use facilities
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.

Activities

Trails

The park allows for varied hiking, biking and winter activities. Sno-Park groomed trails are available December through March when there is adequate snow. A snowmobile trail provides access to the groomed trail system in the Kachess and Stampede Pass areas.

  • 6 miles of bike trails
  • 5 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails (December-March)
  • 6.5 miles of hiking trails

Water activities & features

  • 20 feet of dock
  • Boating (10 HP or less)
  • Fishing (freshwater)
  • Swimming
  • Watercraft launch

Winter activities & features

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snow play
  • Snowshoeing

Other activities & features

  • Amphitheater
  • Basketball court
  • Bird watching
  • Horseshoe pits (2)
  • Mountain biking
  • Wildlife viewing

Interpretive Opportunities

Public programs are offered throughout the summer and winter. Group programs can be scheduled in advance any time of year. Junior Ranger self-guided activities are available at the entrance station or from a park ranger. Check the park calendar or call the interpretive office at (509) 859-3016 for more information.

Additional information

  • A basketball hoop is available in the standard camp area.
  • There is playground equipment for kids in the park.
  • Lifeguards are not provided at the swimming beach.
  • Seven other Sno-Park areas are located within a 15-minute drive.
  • Permits are needed for any groups larger than 20 persons. Fees for special activities permits vary depending on the size of the group. For more information, call (509) 968-5298.
  • A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
  • Printable park brochure (PDF).