Bucoda Volunteer Park & Campground
497 Park St Bucoda, Washington 98530 (877) 704-7500
Parks in the Olympia, WA Area
Surrounded by shoreline and evergreen forests, a multitude of city, regional, and state parks await exploration.
From the Capitol Forest to Deschutes Falls Park, our region has endless miles of forests, falls, and conservation areas that will keep the entire family enjoying the great outdoors.
Parks in Thurston County
Explore the beauty of the South Sound through Thurston County’s wide variety of parks — from local city parks in Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater to expansive regional green spaces and iconic State Parks in south Thurston County. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly playgrounds, scenic waterfront trails, or opportunities for outdoor recreation like hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, Thurston County parks offer something for everyone. Plan your next picnic, nature walk, or adventure and discover why our parks are some of the most loved destinations in Western Washington.
Best Outdoor Adventures Along the Thurston Bountiful Byway
Capitol State Forest — Fall Creek Campground and Trailhead
Capitol Forest Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 825-1631
Capitol State Forest — Margaret McKenny Campground and Trailhead
10900 Waddell Creek Rd SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 825-1631
Capitol State Forest — Middle Waddell Campground and Trailhead
Waddell Creek Rd SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 825-1631
Columbus Park
5700 Black Lake Blvd SW, #62 Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 786-9460
Dragons’ Gate Gardens
7911 Skookumchuck Rd SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-5110
Gwinwood Camp & Conference Center
6015 30th Avenue Southeast Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 491-0195
Millersylvania State Park
12245 Tilley Rd S Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-1519
Offut Lake Resort
4005 120th Ave SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2438
Olympia Campground
1441 83rd Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 352-2551
Pampered Wilderness
12245 Tilley Road S Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 339-0636 Find A Room
Riverbend Campground
1040 Clubhouse Ln SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 491-2534
Summit Farms
11815 Whitehall Lane SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (707) 540-5567
Washington Land Yacht Harbor RV Park & Event Center
9101 Steilacoom Rd NE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 459-0198
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