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Washington State Parks Expand Same-Day Reservation and Flexible Dates

Enjoy More Freedom and Convenience When Planning Your Camping Trip to Washington State Parks

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On Thursday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission expanded its same-day reservation pilot program to 26 parks across the state. 

The commission has introduced a new flexible dates feature in its reservations system. This feature liberates visitors from the constraints of fixed dates.

Instead of searching for specific dates, visitors can now opt for the flexible booking dates option. This allows them to see when different sites are available, allowing them to plan their camping trip according to their schedule. The new feature is particularly beneficial for campers with flexible plans, especially during peak season at busier parks. 

Same-day reservations allow visitors to secure campsites before heading to a park instead of loading up and heading out, not knowing if an empty site will be available when they arrive. It also allows Washington State Parks to better fill empty sites when there are last-minute cancellations, according to a news release. 

Visitors can make same-day camping reservations until 4 p.m. Same-day reservations are made just like regular reservations. Book astay online or by calling 1-888-CAMPOUT or 1-888- 226-7688.  

Same-day camping reservations are available at the following parks in Washington State.

  • Alta Lake
  • Belfair
  • Birch Bay
  • Bridgeport
  • Cape Disappointment
  • Conconully
  • Curlew Lake
  • Deception Pass
  • Fort Casey
  • Fort Worden
  • Lake Chelan
  • Lake Easton
  • Lake Sylvia
  • Lewis and Clark Trail
  • Lincoln Rock
  • Millersylvania
  • Moran
  • Ocean City
  • Pacific Beach
  • Pearrygin Lake
  • Riverside Bowl and Pitcher
  • Sequim Bay
  • Schafer
  • Twanoh
  • Twenty-Five Mile Creek
  • Wenatchee Confluence 

When using the flexible dates feature, go to the reservations website and select “flexible dates.” After choosing the flexible dates button, select a time period up to four months in advance, the park, and add the group size and equipment. Click on search to check the available dates and sites at your preferred park. Visitors can also apply filters to meet specific requirements.

Matt Hildreth

Matt Hildreth is the Executive Director of RuralOrganizing.org. He grew up on a small farm in eastern South Dakota and is a graduate of Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota where he studied Philosophy and Communications. He earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Iowa and holds an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard University’s Leadership, Organizing and Action program.

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