State Parks Near Centralia, Washington
26 state park units lie within 50 miles of Centralia, including 1 park across the line in Oregon. The closest is Willapa Hills State Park Trail, about 5 mi south of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Willapa Hills State Park Trail5 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 26 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 155 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 22pets allowed
State parks near Centralia, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Centralia; driving distance is usually longer.
Willapa Hills State Park Trail
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Willapa Hills State Park Trail →Millersylvania State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Millersylvania State Park →Rainbow Falls State Park
The park supports horseback riding, swimming, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Rainbow Falls State Park →Jackson House State Park Heritage Site
Popular activities here are picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Jackson House State Park Heritage Site →Lewis and Clark State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lewis and Clark State Park →Ike Kinswa State Park
The park supports surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 1.5 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ike Kinswa State Park →Tolmie State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Tolmie State Park →Seaquest State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 12 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Seaquest State Park →Nisqually State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Nisqually State Park →Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County →Eagle Island Marine State Park
Visitors come for surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Eagle Island Marine State Park →Schafer State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Schafer State Park →Lake Sylvia State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Sylvia State Park →Joemma Beach State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Joemma Beach State Park →McMicken Island Marine State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for McMicken Island Marine State Park →Harstine Island State Park
Things to do include surfing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Harstine Island State Park →Penrose Point State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Penrose Point State Park →Jarrell Cove State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 3.5 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Jarrell Cove State Park →Kopachuck State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Kopachuck State Park →Cutts Island Marine State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cutts Island Marine State Park →Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint
Visitors come for picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint →Potlatch State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Potlatch State Park →Twanoh State Park
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Twanoh State Park →Dash Point State Park
Visitors come for mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Dash Point State Park →Belfair State Park
The park supports surfing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Belfair State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Centralia
- Millersylvania State Park 13 mi north · Campground listed
- Rainbow Falls State Park 14 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Lewis and Clark State Park 16 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Ike Kinswa State Park 24 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Seaquest State Park 30 mi south · Campground listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Centralia
- Millersylvania State Park 13 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ike Kinswa State Park 24 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Schafer State Park 35 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Dash Point State Park 49 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Belfair State Park 49 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Centralia
- Willapa Hills State Park Trail 5 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Millersylvania State Park 13 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rainbow Falls State Park 14 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lewis and Clark State Park 16 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Ike Kinswa State Park 24 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 17 more in the list above
Swimming near Centralia
- Millersylvania State Park 13 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Rainbow Falls State Park 14 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ike Kinswa State Park 24 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tolmie State Park 29 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Nisqually State Park 32 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 15 more in the list above
Hiking near Centralia
- Willapa Hills State Park Trail 5 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Millersylvania State Park 13 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Rainbow Falls State Park 14 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lewis and Clark State Park 16 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Ike Kinswa State Park 24 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 17 more in the list above
Fishing near Centralia
- Millersylvania State Park 13 mi north · Fishing listed
- Rainbow Falls State Park 14 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Ike Kinswa State Park 24 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Tolmie State Park 29 mi north · Fishing listed
- Nisqually State Park 32 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 14 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Centralia
What is the closest state park to Centralia?
Willapa Hills State Park Trail is the closest, about 5 miles south of Centralia in a straight line. Next are Millersylvania State Park and Rainbow Falls State Park.
How many state parks are near Centralia?
26 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Centralia have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Millersylvania State Park, Rainbow Falls State Park and Lewis and Clark State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Centralia?
Yes, at 22 parks, including Willapa Hills State Park Trail, Millersylvania State Park and Rainbow Falls State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Centralia?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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- Near Federal Way, WA50 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.