State Parks Near Lacey, Washington
37 state park units lie within 50 miles of Lacey. The closest is Tolmie State Park, about 5 mi north of town. 12 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Tolmie State Park5 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 12of 37 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 216 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 34pets allowed
State parks near Lacey, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Lacey; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Saltwater State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Saltwater State Park →Jackson House State Park Heritage Site
Popular activities here are picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Jackson House State Park Heritage Site →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 →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 →Blake Island Marine State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Blake Island Marine 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 →Manchester State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Manchester State Park →Illahee State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, 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 Illahee State Park →Flaming Geyser State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 4.3 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Flaming Geyser State Park →Triton Cove State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Triton Cove State Park →Scenic Beach State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Scenic Beach State Park →Nolte State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Nolte State Park →Pleasant Harbor State Park Property
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Pleasant Harbor State Park Property →Dosewallips State Park
The park supports swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Dosewallips State Park →Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Kanaskat-Palmer State Park →Squak Mountain State Park
The park supports horseback riding, wildlife watching, geocaching, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Squak Mountain State Park →Lake Sammamish State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Sammamish State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Lacey
- Millersylvania State Park 11 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County 12 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Joemma Beach State Park 13 mi north · Campground listed
- Penrose Point State Park 15 mi north · Campground listed
- Jarrell Cove State Park 17 mi north · Campground listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Lacey
- Millersylvania State Park 11 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Dash Point State Park 26 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Belfair State Park 27 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Schafer State Park 32 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ike Kinswa State Park 36 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Lacey
- Tolmie State Park 5 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Millersylvania State Park 11 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Eagle Island Marine State Park 11 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Joemma Beach State Park 13 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Penrose Point State Park 15 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 29 more in the list above
Swimming near Lacey
- Tolmie State Park 5 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Millersylvania State Park 11 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Eagle Island Marine State Park 11 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County 12 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Joemma Beach State Park 13 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 27 more in the list above
Hiking near Lacey
- Tolmie State Park 5 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Millersylvania State Park 11 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County 12 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Joemma Beach State Park 13 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- McMicken Island Marine State Park 15 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 27 more in the list above
Fishing near Lacey
- Tolmie State Park 5 mi north · Fishing listed
- Millersylvania State Park 11 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Eagle Island Marine State Park 11 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County 12 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Joemma Beach State Park 13 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 26 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Lacey
What is the closest state park to Lacey?
Tolmie State Park is the closest, about 5 miles north of Lacey in a straight line. Next are Millersylvania State Park and Eagle Island Marine State Park.
How many state parks are near Lacey?
37 state park units are within 50 miles, and 12 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Lacey have camping?
21 parks list camping, the nearest being Millersylvania State Park, Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County and Joemma Beach State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Lacey?
Yes, at 34 parks, including Tolmie State Park, Millersylvania State Park and Eagle Island Marine 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 Lacey?
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.
State parks near other cities
- Near Shelton, WA19 mi northwest
- Near Tacoma, WA21 mi northeast
- Near Centralia, WA24 mi south
- Near Federal Way, WA28 mi northeast
- Near Bonney Lake, WA32 mi east
- Near Bremerton, WA35 mi north
- Near Kent, WA36 mi northeast
- Near Bainbridge Island, WA44 mi north
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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.