Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(509) 856-2290
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-09-25. Official alert
Overview
In Kittitas County, about 21 miles south of Quincy, Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park covers about 7,142 acres.
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 25 miles, according to the park. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
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 | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 8 a.m. - Dusk
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 |
| Watercraft Launch Fee | $7 · boat |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
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
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trailside Museum and Trees of Stone Interpretive Trail | 1.25 mi | — | The Trailside Museum and Trees of Stone Interpretive Trail include signage about the petrified wood and 1.25 miles of trail that weave through petrified logs in their original setting. This site has a total of three miles of hiking trails. |
| Vehicle access to Recreation Drive Trail | — | — | Recreation Drive is now open. Online registration is open and required for vehicle access to the trail. Register online here. |
Trail descriptions from the park
The Trailside Museum and Trees of Stone Interpretive Trail
The Trailside Museum and Trees of Stone Interpretive Trail include signage about the petrified wood and 1.25 miles of trail that weave through petrified logs in their original setting. This site has a total of three miles of hiking trails.
Vehicle access to Recreation Drive Trail
Recreation Drive is now open. Online registration is open and required for vehicle access to the trail. Register online here.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
✓ 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.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, ADA Buildings, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
Getting there
- Address
- 4511 Huntzinger Road
Vantage, WA 98950 - Nearest town
- Quincy — about 21 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.9545, -119.9883
- Phone
- (509) 856-2290
- Ginkgo.Wanapum@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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: PetrifiedWoodGPFSP.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), No machine-readable author provided. Justinleif~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims).
“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