Picnic Spots Near Me in Almira
Bridgeport State Park
235A Half Sun Way, Bridgeport, WA
Bridgeport State Park is a 748-acre camping park with 7,500-feet of freshwater shoreline on Rufus Woods Lake. Set directly behind Chief Joseph Dam, this lake is actually a segment of the Columbia River. The park provides 18-acres of lawn and some shade in the midst of a desert terrain. Haystacks, unusual volcanic formations resembling their name, are the park's most striking feature.
Palouse Falls State Park
23 miles southeast of Washtucna, Lacrosse, WA
The Palouse River runs through a narrow cataract and drops 200 feet to a churning bowl. From there, the current moves swiftly, through a winding gorge of columnar basalt, to its southern end at the mighty Snake River.
All Washingtonians, visitors to the region and Ice Age floods fans should see Palouse Falls State Park at least once in their lifetime.
Carved more than 13,000 years ago, Palouse Falls is among the last active waterfalls on the Ice Age floods path. This natural wonder was named Washington's state waterfall in 2014, when the state Legislature passed a bill written by local schoolchildren, who advocated for the designation.
Palouse Falls is an artist's dream, and many a painter or shutterbug has set up an easel or camera and tripod to capture the falls in the changing light. Others make the trip in all four seasons, when the water is high, low or frozen, because they understand that once is not enough when it comes to seeing Washington's own state waterfall.
PARK FEATURES
This 94-acre park has limited, first-come, first-served tent camping and is known as an ideal picnic and birding spot.
The park offers three distinct views of the falls. The lower viewpoint provides a direct view; it is reached by a set of steps from the main day-use area adjacent to the parking lot. The second, at the end of a paved interpretive path, tells the story of the secluded canyon. Both the interpretive path and gravel secondary parking area lead to the third and highest viewpoint, the Fryxell Overlook, offering panoramic views of the falls and Palouse River Canyon.
Visitors should be prepared for a remote recreational experience. There is no phone service at the park, and staff and volunteer hosts are not always available.
Please follow Leave No Trace principles, and experience this viewshed from the designated, developed areas. Your positive stewardship protects cultural and natural resources.
ADA AMENITIES/FACILITIES
Campground
0.1-mile walking path
Restroom
Viewpoints
Picnic area
PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES
The park provides one picnic shelter with a table and brazier, seven uncovered braziers, 15 unsheltered picnic tables, and 2 acres of picnicking area. Picnic sites are first come, first served. This park is a cash or check only location. Due to technical issues no credit card kiosk is available.
ACTIVITIES
WALKING PATH
0.1 mile ADA walking path
OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Bird watching
Waterfall viewing
Wildlife viewing
CAMPSITE INFORMATION
This park has a tent-only campground with 11 primitive campsites and a pit toilet. One tent site is ADA accessible. Each space can accommodate up to two tents and four people. Sites have no hookups. Each space includes a picnic table and fire pit. Braziers are available. Drinking water is available from April to October. All campsites are first come, first served. For information call the park at (509) 646-9218.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time is 1 p.m.
Lake Wenatchee State Park
21588 SR 207, Leavenworth, WA
Climb a mountain, ride a horse or try stand up paddling. Settle into your camp chair and soak your feet in an alpine lake. Kick back with a book, teach the kids to swim – or do it all – at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Lake Wenatchee is a Northwest icon, a clear blue lake surrounded by mountains. Though its shallow lagoon is perfect for pint-sized swimmers, the 5-mile-long lake is 244 feet deep at its greatest depth and is a popular destination for boaters and windsurfers. Beginning kayakers and standup paddlers can rent boats and boards at the lake and navigate the calmer waters near the shore.
Take a guided trail ride on a gentle horse, or hike through a highland forest. Bring your bike for the miles of bike trails, or hike up Dirtyface Peak on adjacent Forest Service land, a 9-mile trail boasting 3,950 feet of elevation gain and stupendous views.
Camping is available year round at Lake Wenatchee. In winter, experience the challenge of snow camping with heated restrooms and warming shelters. Enjoy a sled hill, and explore the area's 30-plus miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. Whether you prefer powder or sunshine, Lake Wenatchee offers ample opportunity to try new things. Not only will you have a blast on vacation, you'll come back with some serious bragging rights.
PARK FEATURES
Lake Wenatchee State Park is a 492-acre camping park with 12,623 feet of waterfront on glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River. Located 16 miles from the Bavarian theme town of Leavenworth, the park is a natural wildlife area, and visitors should be aware of the presence of bears and other natural dangers.
ADA AMENITIES/FACILITIES
Campground
Restroom
PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES
The park offers two kitchen shelters without electricity, plus 54 unsheltered picnic tables. Picnic tables are available first come, first served.
One kitchen shelter is reservable and accommodates 20 to 50 people and includes six picnic tables and four cooking grills. Water, fire pits and restrooms are nearby.
The second kitchen shelter is available first come, first served. It accommodates eight to 12 people and includes one picnic table, a fireplace and two cooking grills.
ACTIVITIES
TRAILS
5 miles of horse trails
7 miles of biking trails
8 miles of hiking trails
WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
16 feet of dock
Boating
Fishing (freshwater)
Kiteboarding
Personal watercraft use
Sailboarding
Swimming
Watercraft launch
Waterskiing
White-water kayaking
Windsurfing
WINTER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Cross-country skiing
Dog sledding
Skiing
Snowmobiling
OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Amphitheater
Beach exploration
Bird Watching
Fire circles
Golf
Mountain biking
Volleyball field
Wildlife viewing
BOATING FEATURES
Located in Chelan County on Lake Wenatchee, the park has one watercraft launch and 16 feet of dock for handling purposes. Boat rentals are available. Launching a boat at a state park requires one of the following:
An annual launch permit (Natural Investment Permit); or
An annual Discover Pass and a daily launch permit; or
A one-day Discover Pass and a daily launch permit.
CAMPSITE INFORMATION
The park has 155 standard campsites, 42 partial-hookup sites, one dump station, seven restrooms and 16 showers. In addition, the park provides two ADA campsites. Call (509) 763-3101 for more information.
The south campground (sites 1 - 100) has parking pads 30 to 40 feet in length, with only two pull-through sites. Larger RVs and fifth-wheelers should use the north campground (sites 101 - 197) which includes 42 large pull-through utility sites. Maximum tents allowed are one family tent or up to two 2-3 man tents. Maximum vehicles allowed are two per site, additional vehicles may park in overflow areas.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time is 1 p.m.
Nolte State Park
36921 Veazie Cumberland Road, Enumclaw, WA
Everyone needs the occasional lazy day on a lake. For folks in the Puget Sound area or communities near Mount Rainier, Nolte State Park fits the bill.
Located 10 minutes from Enumclaw and a half hour from Auburn and Federal Way, this charming day-use park sits on placid, tree-ringed Deep Lake. The lake entices swimmers, paddlers and anglers, and a mile-long path around the lake offers peaceful activities for walkers, photographers and birders.
Gather the work group or family, because kitchen shelters and picnic tables make Nolte a sweet spot for low-pressure company gatherings, Sunday picnics and family reunions.
Nolte might be your perfect afternoon R and R break.
PARK FEATURES
Nolte State Park is a 111-acre day-use park with 7,174 feet of freshwater shoreline on Deep Lake near the Green River Gorge.
PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES
The park provides two kitchen shelters without electricity, plus one sheltered and 50 unsheltered picnic tables. Kitchen shelters are reservable for groups of up to 50 persons. Fees vary, based on size of the group. Picnic shelter reservations may be made by visiting online or calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
ACTIVITIES
TRAILS
1.4 miles of bike trails
1.4 miles of hiking trails
WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Boating (non-motorized)
Freshwater fishing
Swimming
OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Bird watching
Three horseshoe pits
Wildlife viewing
Beaver Lake Park
2526 244th Avenue South East, Sammamish, WA
History:
Beaver Lake Park began as a private resort in the 1930s known as the Four Seasons Resort or Bartel's Resort. The resort was sold in 1950s and was renamed Andy's Beaver Lake Resort. In 1960, the resort was sold to the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle and used by the Catholic Youth Organization to run Camp Cabrini. The camp operated until 1985 when King County purchased the site for the park now known as Beaver Lake Park. The park was transferred from King County to the City of Sammamish in 2003.
Amenities:
- Barbecue Grills
- Beach
- Picnic Shelter
- Play Structures
- Restroom Facility
- Trails
- Sport Fields
Baseball
Soccer (Modified)
Softball
- Boat Launch
Limited to crafts carried from parking lot to lake
Public boat ramp at 2519 E Beaver Lake Drive SE
- Fishing
License required over 14 years old
Year-round season
- Off Leash Dog Park
- Rental Facilities
Lake Wilderness Park
22500 SouthEast 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA
The City of Maple Valley obtained the Lake Wilderness Park from King County in January 2003. At 117 acres, Lake Wilderness Park is a large regional park with lots of prime shoreline, preserved forestland, and meandering pathways.Â
Running through the middle of Lake Wilderness Park is Jenkins Creek, a tributary for Big Soos Creek, which empties into the Green River. The park also includes three wetlands. A variety of birds and animals also make their home in Lake Wilderness Park, including deer, beaver, raccoon, hawks, wrens, and ruffed grouse.Â
Annual events held in Lake Wilderness Park include: Fishing Derby & Fishermen's Breakfast, Maple Valley Days, Music in the Park, 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks, Seafair Kid's Festival and Family Concert, Outdoor Movie Under the Stars, Wilderness Games, and Holiday Lights Celebration
Cromwell Park
18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA
AMENITIES:
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Open space/Natural area
Paved Trails
Picnic areas
Playground
Public art
Reservable - Amphitheater
Reservable - Field (1)
Restroom
Soccer
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, WA
Deception Pass is Washington's most-visited state park for a reason. Mysterious coves, rugged cliffs, jaw-dropping sunsets, and a stomach-dropping high bridge make this park a go-to for locals and international travelers alike.
Families can fish and swim in Cranberry Lake. Beach explorers look for shells along miles of Puget Sound beachfront. Hikers can trek through forests and out along bluffs. And birdwatchers fill their field guides with notes. You may see a whale or a family of seals as you gaze on wild waters.
Your inner explorer will delight in learning Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) history at Bowman Bay. The CCC was Franklin D. Roosevelt's Depression-era "Tree Army;" it employed nearly 3 million men and built many of America's state and national parks. An extended stay at Deception Pass will have you peering into tide pools at Rosario Beach, boating at Cornet Bay, strolling on North and West beaches and gaping up at Hoypus Forest, a lowland old-growth forest.
You, your family and your out-of-town guests will be awestruck by the area's beauty and history, and you'll soon be planning your return.
Park Features
Deception Pass State Park spreads over 3,854 acres, a marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes. The park is actually located on two islands — Fidalgo to the north and Whidbey to the south. The Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges connect the two islands, creating a gateway for exploration.
Thomas West Huntamer Park
618 Woodland Square Loop SouthEast, Lacey, WA
This downtown park is the site of numerous outdoor events throughout the summer, including the Lacey in Tune Concert Series, Children's Entertainment Series, Outdoor Cinema Series, Children's Day, Lacey S.T.E.M. Fair and Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Lighted Parade. It's also a great picnic spot.
Hearthwood Park
801 NorthEast Hearthwood, Vancouver, WA
This 6.2-acre neighborhood park serves the Hearthwood and Airport Green Neighborhood Associations in east Vancouver. The park is located a few blocks east of Firstenburg Community Center and is adjacent to Hearthwood Elementary School.
Need to report a maintenance issue? Fill out an online service request form with Public Works. If the issue is more urgent (water line break, downed tree, etc.) call 360-487-8177.
Facilities
- Benches and picnic tables
- Horseshoe pit
- Open lawn area
- Playground with swings
- Walking paths
Bagley Community Park
4607 Plomondon, Vancouver, WA
This 15.3-acre community park is in the Bagley Downs Neighborhood of central Vancouver. It is home to many of Vancouver Parks and Recreation's youth and adult sports leagues. Bagley Community Park is located just east of the Jim Parsley Center, in between SR-500 and Fourth Plain Boulevard.
Facilities
Benches and picnic tables
Playground with swings
Restroom (open April - October)
Sports court with basketball
Three ball fields with backstops
Walking paths