Crawford State Park Heritage Site
Also known as Crawford State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(509) 446-4065
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban - Level 1Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Crawford State Park Heritage Site is a 40-acre historic site in Pend Oreille County, about 39 miles northeast of Colville.
Popular activities here are historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Tue, Wed | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Park | Winter: Closed from Sept. 16 - May 14 | ||
Official wording
Summer: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Winter: Closed from Sept. 16 - May 14
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 •
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the cave.
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash Pets Per a 2019 rule change, animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted in the cave. Trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification of training as per State and Federal regulations. Leashed pets are welcome in the day-use area.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
Cave tour reservations are required - Closed for Season
Cave tours are closed for the season. Tour sign-ups will resume in Spring 2027 in advance of the cave reopening May 15.
Cave tours are by reservation only. Be aware that cave tours are often fully booked several weeks in advance. The cave has strict capacity limits, do not bring unregistered guests.
Register for a cave tour.
To help ensure that your tour of Gardner Cave is safe and enjoyable, please wear a light jacket or sweater and closed-toe shoes. The cave temperature is 39 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Flash photography is allowed. Overnight parking or camping is not allowed.
Pets
Per a 2019 rule change, animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted in the cave. Trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification of training as per State and Federal regulations.
Leashed pets are welcome in the day-use area.
Getting there
- Address
- 425 Gardner Cave Road
Metaline Falls, WA 99152 - Nearest town
- Colville — about 39 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.9947, -117.3704
- Phone
- (509) 446-4065
- Crawford@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology