Capitol State Forest
High Traffic Alert
This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
Check out the similar parks below for a better experience
Very crowded, parking fills up early
Best: Visit in off-season or try alternatives
The Capitol State Forest is a 110,000-acre (450 km2) state forest in Thurston and Grays Harbor counties in Washington, used for both commercial logging operations and recreation. The forest, containing the Black Hills, is surrounded by various preserves and wildlife areas; it contains Mima mounds geologic features and is the headwater for McLane Creek. Capitol State Forest is managed by Washington State Department of Natural Resources and considered public land.
* State park fees vary by park, season, and residency. Confirm current rates on the official website.
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Harstine Island State Park
Jarrell Cove State Park is a Washington state park on Harstine Island in south Puget Sound.
Why go: Similar hiking, forest, wildlife viewing experience
Around 24 miles away
