Historical State Park

Olmstead Place Historical State Park

Kittitas County, WashingtonAbout 221 acres

2 notices: Burn Ban · Burn Ban No fires at any time — details

Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
$10 per dayAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.wa.gov(509) 968-5298

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 2

Fire restriction Burn BanNo fires permitted at any time.

Posted by the park. Official alert

Fire restriction Burn Ban No fires at any timeNo fires permitted at any time. Learn more about this Burn Ban alert

Posted by the park 2025-06-09. Official alert

Overview

In Kittitas County, about 3 miles west of Kittitas, Olmstead Place Historical State Park covers about 221 acres.

Popular activities here are wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Other — SummerDaily6:30 a.m. – sunset—
Other — WinterDaily8 a.m. – sunset—
Official wording

Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk

Winter: 8:00 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

ItemAmount
Discover pass: Annual Pass$45 · year
One-day Pass$10
Official wording

Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Entrance fees: Varies

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

Check availability and book

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.

Things to do

Wildlife viewing and birdingFishingHikingPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center
  • Parking

Accessibility

  • Accessible restrooms

✓ 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 restrooms

Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Rules and permits

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires not Allowed

Coleman Creek fishing is open June 1 to Oct. 31.

Getting there

Address
921 N Ferguson Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Nearest town
Kittitas — about 3 mi west (straight line)
Coordinates
46.9765, -120.4725
Phone
(509) 968-5298
Email
Olmstead.Place@parks.wa.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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Sources and freshness

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