Ike Kinswa State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 983-3402
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
In Lewis County, about 22 miles east of Chehalis, Ike Kinswa State Park covers about 453 acres.
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. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8:00 a.m. - Dusk year round
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 |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Entrance fees: Varies • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use
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 and overnight accommodations
Campsites in Loop A have full hook-up (does not operate during winter). Loop B has water and electric hook-up sites, operating year-round. Loop D has all non-hook-up campsites. Maximum site length is 60 feet, not all sites achieve the maximum length.
RV dump station is open year-round. Water spigot turned off in winter.
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Showers, Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Ike Kinswa Cabinshttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/ike-kinswa-state-park/ike-kinswa-cabins
Rentals: Ike Kinswa Cabins
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingSurfingPicnickingHorseback riding
Trails
Hiking, biking and games
Ike Kinswa has 1.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, playground and horseshoe pits by the day-use area.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Accessibility
- 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 facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, 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
Follow all Park rules. See Rules webpage: parks.wa.gov/about-us/rules-and-safety/park-rules-and-regulations
Getting there
- Address
- 873 State Route 122
Silver Creek, WA 98585 - Nearest town
- Chehalis — about 22 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.5553, -122.5300
- Phone
- (360) 983-3402
- ike.kinswa@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)
“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