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From I-5: Go east on Hwy 18, take the 516 JCT/ Kent/272nd St Exit. Turn right. Go 4.5 miles. After going through signal watch for sign stating Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, 8 Miles. Follow signs to the park.
The park is very awesome lots of things to look around and do. They were also really impressed with the camping area. We drove around And looked at many of the sites. There are so many choices for camping there. It is nice to See all of them. This is the first time I have seen a state park With little sleeping cabin tents on site. I have heard of them but never have seen them looked really nice. Looked comfortable definitely is something to think about. If you do not want to take all the gear for sleeping with you or in some cases, if you're down there in a pinch and need somewhere to stay. And they have a opening definition gives you some options. You should take the time if you have it to go through this park and look at it all the way. Even if it's not for camping for time. I recommend you look at the camping browse and see what they have to offer..
This is our go-to place for camping, or even just to get out of the city for an afternoon picnic.
They have separate areas for camping and day visitors.
On the camping side, they have tent camping spots, yurts to rent, and even some r.v spots with hook-ups. There are several clean restrooms with reasonably priced showers that actually run hot water.
The staff are always friendly and helpful, and keep the campsites well maintained.
The camping area is kid - and dog friendly, and we've rarely encountered anyone unruly while staying there.
On the day-use side, there are many trails that lead to a two mile stretch along the Green River.
There, you can swim, float, or just lounge around, enjoy a cold beverage, and have a bite to eat.
You can float down the river to another great spot, but I don't recommend that unless you are good at kyacking or tubing. There is a trail along the river, or you can drive there.
Beware of screaming kids when the weather is good and the beach gets crowded. I shake my head every time, but to be honest, the scenery is more than worth it.
This park is also great in the winter, but I'll keep those details to myself , as I enjoy the serenity.
Very clean, big, and nice park. It is not too far from the Seattle-Tacoma area, which is a plus. I am aware of the volunteer fire department siren, and it can be a little loud. The park is also encased by a railroad line and trains blare through with their horn, although it doesn't bother me at all, considering I am a train enthusiast. It's about a 1-mile walk to the tracks if anyone is interested in seeing the trains. Overall, this park is a great place to spend the weekend with your friends and family if you are okay with some noise here and there.
Beautiful park. The river is really the main attraction here. The small 1.8mile hike is easy and doesn't take long. Kid friendly and dog friendly as well. You can swim in the river on the more shallow waters here. We had a great time! It's just a beautiful spot to sit down and have a picnic by the water or just relax and unwind.
This park has on the Green River and the smell of fish in certain areas would tell me, it's a great spot for fishing. I had a grey heron fly over me and land on a tree, so I stared at it for awhile to see if it would fly off and I could get a pic of the wings spread, but no such luck. I love all the mossy trees and of course Fall colors in the trees. Nolte State Park and Green River Gorge State Park are not far if you want to spend a day visiting a few State Parks.
