🎟️ Monitor National Parks Lottery and Permit
A CNS tool to help members stay informed about wilderness permit lotteries, high-demand permits, and campground reservation opportunities—so you can plan ahead and improve your chances of securing a spot.
Find the right reservation or permit for your next adventure. Explore official public-land booking systems, wilderness permit resources, private campgrounds, and cancellation alerts—all in one place for CNS members and outdoor organizers.
Washington State Parks
Reserve Washington State Park campsites, cabins, yurts, and eligible group or day-use facilities.
Best for: State park camping and overnight stays.
WA State Parks — Phone Reservations
Speak with the state reservation service when you need help with a booking or accommodation.
Best for: Reservation assistance and questions.
Recreation.gov
Book participating federal campgrounds, timed-entry reservations, permits, and lottery-based experiences.
Best for: National parks, national forests, and many wilderness permit programs.
National Park Service Permits
Find park-specific wilderness, backcountry, climbing, and special-use permit requirements. Application processes vary by park.
Best for: Confirming rules before applying.
U.S. Forest Service
Review national forest recreation guidance, wilderness rules, and area-specific permit requirements.
Best for: Forest and wilderness trip preparation.
Campnab
Get alerts when campsites become available after cancellations. Complete reservations through the applicable booking portal.
Best for: Popular campgrounds with limited availability.
Hipcamp
Discover private campsites, farm stays, glamping, cabins, and RV-friendly properties.
Best for: Alternative camping experiences and private land.
KOA
Explore privately operated campgrounds with RV facilities, tent sites, cabins, and varying amenities.
Best for: RV trips and amenity-focused camping.
Independent Campgrounds
Some local campgrounds and RV parks accept bookings directly through their own websites or by phone.
Best for: Flexible alternatives when major portals are full.
🗺️ Reservation Websites by Washington County
Find county park reservation services and statewide or federal booking portals. Some links lead to park information pages where you can find reservation instructions.
🏕️ Washington Campgrounds & RV Reservation Directory
Explore 35 reservation portals, campgrounds, RV parks, alert services, and planning resources across Washington. Search by name or description, or narrow results by category.
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Required Recreation Passes
Choose the right parking or entrance pass for your destination. Passes generally do not replace camping reservations, wilderness permits, or lottery permits.
Discover Pass
$45/year or $10/day. Vehicle parking at most Washington State Parks and DNR/WDFW recreation lands. Some exemptions apply.
Northwest Forest Pass
$30/year (plus online processing fees where applicable). Standard day-use fees at participating USFS sites in Washington and Oregon. Daily passes are also available.
America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year for U.S. residents; $250/year for nonresidents (2026). Covers entrance and standard day-use fees at participating federal sites, including eligible national forest trailheads.
Washington Sno-Park Permit
Required at designated Sno-Parks during the winter permit season. Daily and seasonal options; some groomed areas require an additional special-groomed-trail permit.
National Forest Recreation Passes
USFS site-specific, daily, and regional options vary by location. Check the forest's rules before travel; many trailheads accept Northwest Forest or interagency passes.
WDFW Vehicle Access Pass
Included with certain Washington hunting and fishing licenses and valid at qualifying WDFW lands only. It does not replace a Discover Pass at State Parks or DNR lands.
Pass requirements and prices can change. Check the linked agency before visiting. A forest pass is not automatically valid at Sno-Parks.
Ask Mr. Nature
Need help finding a campground, understanding wilderness permit lotteries, or choosing the right reservation portal? Ask Mr. Nature for planning guidance.
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