Lake Easton 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) 656-2586
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
Lake Easton State Park is a 1,111-acre park in Kittitas County, about 12 miles west of Cle Elum.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
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 | — |
| Other | Winter schedule: Campground is closed November 1 through May 1. Camping during the off season is allowed in the day use and boat launch parking areas. Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page. | ||
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 8:00 a.m. - Dusk
Winter schedule: Campground is closed November 1 through May 1. Camping during the off season is allowed in the day use and boat launch parking areas. Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Winter activities: Sno-Park groomed trails for motorized and non-motorized activities are available December through March when there is adequate snow. A snowmobile trail provides access to the groomed trail system in the Kachess and Stampede Pass areas.
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 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use • Entrance fees: Varies • 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
Campsites range from full to non-hookup sites with four accessible restrooms and showers, some sites accommodate up to 60-foot RV units. Dump station on site. Due to the campgrounds' close proximity to I-90 and highway noises, earplugs are recommended for light sleepers.
Group camp
The park offers a walk-in / tent only group camp that accommodates up to 50 people. Fire pit, benches, water, restrooms, and parking are available. Fees vary with size of the group.
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Double campsites, Showers, Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingCanoeing and kayakingHikingSwimmingPicnickingHorseback riding
Boating and paddling
Boating
One boat launch with a 20-foot dock. Watercraft launch opens in April, snow level dependent. Though motorized boating is allowed, boat motors are limited to 10 horsepower. Lake Easton is a shallow reservoir with stumps near the water's surface. High-speed activities are not recommended.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Boat ramp
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
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
Boat motors limited to 10 horsepower.
No lifeguards on duty.
By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, this park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.
Vehicles over 20 ft will need to park in the boat launch parking lot.
Sno-Park permits
Dec. 1 through March 31, Lake Easton becomes a Sno-Park and Sno-Park permits are required. Discover Passes are not valid during this time. More information about winter recreation can be found on the Lake Easton Sno-Park page.
Getting there
- Address
- 150 Lake Easton State Park Rd
Easton, WA 98925 - Nearest town
- Cle Elum — about 12 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.2443, -121.1858
- Phone
- (509) 656-2586
- lake.easton@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