Schafer State Park
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
Schafer State Park is a public recreation area along the Satsop River located midway between Olympia and Aberdeen in the Satsop Hills of Mason County, Washington. The 122-acre (49 ha) state park offers camping, two miles of hiking trails, fishing, swimming, birdwatching, interpretive activities, wildlife viewing, and horseshoes. The park's abundance of historic structures led to its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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Capitol State Forest
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.
Why go: Similar hiking, wildlife viewing experience
Around 17 miles away
