State Parks Near Kennewick, Washington

3 state park units lie within 50 miles of Kennewick, including 1 park across the line in Oregon. The closest is Sacajawea Historical State Park, about 7 mi east of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.

Closest park
Sacajawea Historical State Park7 mi east
Within 25 miles
2of 3 within 50 mi
With camping
0parks list campsites
Dog-friendly
2pets allowed

State parks near Kennewick, nearest first

Straight-line distance from central Kennewick; driving distance is usually longer.

  1. Sacajawea Historical State Park

    7 miles east · Pasco, Washington · Historical State Park

    Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.

    1 alertDogs allowedSwimmingHikingFishingBoatingAccessible features$10 per day

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  2. Hat Rock State Park

    20 miles south · Hermiston, Oregon · State Park

    Popular activities here are horseback riding, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.

    HikingFishingBoating

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  3. Columbia Plateau State Park Trail

    43 miles northeast · Washtucna, Washington · State Park Trail

    Things to do include horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.

    3 alertsDogs allowedHikingAccessible features$10 per day

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Best picks by activity

Dog-friendly state parks near Kennewick

  1. Sacajawea Historical State Park 7 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
  2. Columbia Plateau State Park Trail 43 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules

Swimming near Kennewick

  1. Sacajawea Historical State Park 7 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area

Hiking near Kennewick

  1. Sacajawea Historical State Park 7 mi east · Hiking trails listed
  2. Hat Rock State Park 20 mi south · Hiking trails listed
  3. Columbia Plateau State Park Trail 43 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed

Fishing near Kennewick

  1. Sacajawea Historical State Park 7 mi east · Fishing listed
  2. Hat Rock State Park 20 mi south · Fishing listed

Questions about state parks near Kennewick

What is the closest state park to Kennewick?

Sacajawea Historical State Park is the closest, about 7 miles east of Kennewick in a straight line. Next are Hat Rock State Park and Columbia Plateau State Park Trail.

How many state parks are near Kennewick?

3 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.

Are dogs allowed at state parks near Kennewick?

Yes, at 2 parks, including Sacajawea Historical State Park and Columbia Plateau State Park Trail. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.

Are there free state parks near Kennewick?

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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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.