May marks the beginning of the recreation season for many DNR-managed areas in Western Washington. Check out the following list of seasonal recreation opportunities that are now available.
In Capitol State Forest, south of Olympia, all motorized and equestrian trails are now open—in addition to hiking and biking trails. Note that motorized trails are for motorcycles and quads. Capitol Forest doesn’t have designated trails or opportunities for 4x4s.
Capitol State Forest Motorized and Non-Motorized Recreation:
Middle Waddle Campground and Trailhead
- Motorcycles and quads
- Biking
- Camping
Porter Creek Campground
- Motorcycles and quads
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding (corral available)
Note: Expect occasional closures for road construction in the Porter Creek area this summer.
Rock Candy Trailhead
- Motorcycles and quads
- Biking
- Hiking
Capitol State Forest Non-Motorized Only:
Fall Creek Campground and Trailhead
- Horseback riding (corral available)
- Camping
- Biking
- Hiking
Margaret McKenny Campground and Trailhead
- Horseback riding (corral available)
- Biking
- Hiking
- Camping
Mima Falls Campground and Trailhead
- Horseback riding (corral available)
- Biking
- Hiking
- Camping
North Creek Campground
- Camping
- Hiking
Sherman Valley Campground
- Camping
- Hiking
In Yacolt Burn State Forest, northeast of Vancouver, the Jones Creek motorized trail system is now open for recreation:
- Motorized: ATV and motorcycles (no designated 4×4 trails)
- Non-motorized: hiking and mountain biking (no horses).
And for all you avid fly fishing folks and campers, Merrill Lake Campground, east of Woodland, is now open. No gas-combustible engines allowed on boats.
Not sure where these places are? Download DNR’s Recreation Guide (or order a print version for just $3.50).
Also, you can find out what recreation areas are open or closed by going to DNR’s recreation web page.
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