Contact Us

administrative Building closures due to covid 19

Tumwater Headquarters: The lobby at Washington State Parks Headquarters in Tumwater is open. Visitors are required to wear a mask.  Lobby visitor occupancy is limited to four people at a time and one person per party/group. For more information call (360) 902-8844.

Southwest Region office: The Washington State Parks Southwest Region office is temporarily closed to general public visits. If you have a meeting or need other assistance during this time, please call (360) 902-8844.

Northwest Region office: The Northwest Region Office is temporarily closed to the public. For assistance, please call (360) 755-9231.

Eastern Region office: The Eastern Region office is temporarily closed to general public visits. For assistance, please call (509) 665-4319.
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Information Center

Available to answer general questions regarding state parks, Discover Pass, overnight accommodations, recreation programs and seasonal park closures. Additionally, if you have a complaint or concern regarding your park visit or park operations, please contact the State Parks Information Center.
Phone: (360) 902-8844 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday)
Email the Information Center

Central Reservations

Operators are available to assist with booking reservations for specific park campgrounds, group camps and some picnic facilities/kitchen shelters, as well as cabins, yurts and platform tents.
Phone: (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688
Online: reservations
Email the Reservation System Program Manager

Fort Worden Reservations

Customer service specialists are available to assist with making reservations for Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center. Lodging accommodations include Victorian houses and utility campsites, and meeting spaces range from beach-side kitchen shelters to 600-person special events/dining in the Commons.
Campsites/beach shelter reservations: (888) CAMPOUT or visit online
Lodging accommodations: (360) 344-4400 or Email Reservations

Communications Office

The communications team is available to assist with media inquiries.
Phone: (360) 902-8562
Email the Communications Office

Information Center MANAGER

The Information Center Manager oversees the agency customer service team.
Keri Murphy
Information Center Manager
Phone: (360) 902-8561
Email the Information Center Manager

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

To learn about our disability pass programs or to find accessible recreation opportunities before your park visit, please contact the Information Center:
Phone: (360) 902-8844
Email the Information Center
To find parks with ADA features and facilities, search our online ADA recreation map

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability. For more information, please click here. To talk about agency policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact the State Parks ADA Coordinator:
Phone: (360) 902-8658
Email about ADA Questions

Public Records Request

An agency public records officer responds to public disclosure requests. More information on requesting records.
Phone: (360) 902-8514
Email Public Records Request

Human Resources

Human resources specialists can advise of existing employment opportunities and State Parks’ application process.
Phone: (360) 902-8565
Email Human Resources

Partnership Program

Partnership staff can provide your organization with information about opportunities to work with state parks.
Phone: (360) 902-8638
Email the Partnership Program

Volunteer Programs

Volunteer coordinators can advise of existing volunteer opportunities available within the state parks system, or at a park near you.
Phone: (360) 902-8583
Email the Volunteer Office

Boating Program

Boating program specialists are available to assist with questions regarding the state’s boating program.
Phone: (360) 902-8555
Email the Boating Office
Email for Boating Pump Out Information
Email for Launch Permits

Winter Recreation

Winter recreation program specialists are available to assist with questions regarding the state’s snowmobile and cross-country Sno-Park programs.
Phone: (360) 902-8684
Email Winter Recreation

Public Programs, Permits and Passes

Agency staff members are available to assist with questions regarding State Parks film permit process, special-use passes, and such public programs as metal detecting and paragliding.
Phone: (360) 902-8500
Email the Permit Office

Public Works

Public works contracts and consultant roster applications are posted online. Registration forms for small works roster project are available online.
Phone: (360) 902-8554
Email Public Works

Concessions

The concessions program manager can provide information about concessions and concessionaire opportunities available within state parks.
Phone: (360) 902-8593
Email Concessions

Fees and Enterprise

Contact the fees program manager for questions about fees or ideas for visitor services in state parks.
Phone: (360) 902-8667
Email Fees and Enterprise

Purchasing

Purchasing agents can provide existing and potential vendors with information regarding State Parks shipment and supplies.
Phone: (360) 902-8625
Email Purchasing

Creative services

Stephanie McDermott
Creative Services Manager
Phone: (360) 902-8599
Email the Creative Services Manager

Marketing

The marketing manager directs external marketing campaigns for state parks and the Discover Pass.
Holly Wood
Marketing Manager
Phone: (360) 902-8630
Email the Marketing Manager

WEBMASTER

The webmaster can assist with inquiries and solutions for the Washington State Park's websites.
Heather Frye
Acting Webmaster
Phone: (360) 902-8511
Email the Acting Webmaster

State Parks Regional Offices

Due to COVID 19, all region offices are temporarily closed to the public. For assistance, please call the offices directly.

Eastern Region Office

270 Ninth Street N.E., Suite 200
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 665-4319
Office hours: 9 to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and 1 to 4:30 pm. Wednesdays

Northwest Region Office

220 N. Walnut St.
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-9231
Business hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Southwest Region Office

1111 Israel Road S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98501-6512
(360) 725-9770
Business hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Stewardship Program

If you have a question regarding a specific state park, please include the park name when you contact us. The Stewardship Program office is located in the Washington State Parks Headquarters building at:

Physical Address

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Stewardship Program Office
1111 Israel Road S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98501-6512

Mailing Address

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Stewardship Program Office
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
Hours of operations: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Stewardship Program

Email the Stewardship Program
Phone: (360) 902-8641
Fax: (360) 586-0207

Natural Resources

Email Natural Resources
Phone: (360) 902-8641

Salmon Recovery

Email Salmon Recovery
Phone: (360) 902-8634

Interpretive Services

Email Interpretive Services
Phone: (360) 902-8650

Artifacts

Email the Cultural Resources Office
Phone: (360) 902-0939

Historic Preservation

Email Historic Preservation
Phone: (360) 902-0930

Sustainability

Email Sustainability
Phone: (360) 902-8541

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Director’s Office

Washington State Parks is governed by a board of seven volunteer citizens appointed by the governor. The Commission guides the policy and direction of the state parks system. If you have a complaint or concern regarding your park visit or park operations, please contact the State Parks Information Center at (360) 902-8844 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday) or email the information center

Information on applying for a remote controlled aircraft permit.

Phone: (360) 902-8502
E-mail: Email the Commission

Agency Address

Physical Address

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
1111 Israel Road S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98501-6512
Electric vehicle charging station: The Washington State Parks Headquarters building has two EV charging stations. Learn more. 

Mailing Address

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-2650