Seaquest State Park

Boating features

The closest public-access watercraft launch is operated by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is located 5 miles east of Seaquest on Highway 504.

Campsite information

The park has 52 standard campsites, 18 partial-hookup sites, 15 full-hookups sites, three hiker/biker sites, one dump station, five restrooms (four ADA), and six ADA showers. Maximum site length is 50 feet (may have limited availability). The north, south, and mid-camp loops are in forest settings. Full-hookup sites are available in the T-loop only. Reservations are suggested in the summer.

Check-in time is 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time is 1 p.m.

Group accommodations

The group camp offers a covered shelter for tables, a tent area, a fire pit, two braziers, and hose bib. Rates are $68.57 per night, with maximum capacity of 25 people. The camp is reservable May 15 through September 15. The remainder of the year, the group camp is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Overnight accommodations

The five yurts are situated in a wooded area of the park and are within walking distance of the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center. Each yurt is 16 feet in diameter by 10 feet high and is furnished with a queen-size futon, a bunk bed that sleeps three, small end table, 20 amp. electrical outlet and heater. Outside is a picnic table and fire pit with grate. All yurts are heated, but visitors should take along blankets and warm clothing as evenings can be cool. Tents are not allowed on the yurt site, awnings are okay. For more information, visit the cabins / yurts page.

Reservations & fees

Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. For fee information, check out our camping rates page.

Historical information

Seaquest State Parks lies within the traditional territory of multiple Native American tribes including the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the Yakama Nation.

In 1870, Charles John Seaquest, a Swedish emigrant arrived in the Silver Lake area. He was issued a patent for a 159-acre homestead within the boundaries of the modern-day park on January 15, 1876. Seaquest and his wife, Caroline had two sons, Alfred and Charles Jr. In 1905, Seaquest died of heart failure, and Caroline passed in 1914. After the death of his brother in 1938, Alfred willed the land to state for use as a park upon his own death, which occurred in 1945. In his will, Alfred stipulated that alcohol never be sold in the park. Seaquest State Park was established that same year.

Since its opening, the park has expanded to over 400 acres through acquisition of additional lands from the Department of Natural Resources and private citizens.