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Kanaskat-palmer State Park
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Park Overview
 Kanaskat-Palmer
State Park is a 320-acre camping park on a small, low plateau in a natural
forest setting. The park has two miles of shorelines on the Green River. Boat
and raft launching is by hand only. River rafting and kayaking down the Green
River Gorge is for expert-level enthusiasts only. Shoreline activities include
nature appreciation, trout fishing and picnicking.
A vehicle parking permit is no longer required for day visits.
Park Hours Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Driving Directions Located 11 miles northeast of Enumclaw, Wash.
From Hwy. 169:
Drive east at Four Corners. Signs begin just after turn. Follow signs eight
miles to park.
From Hwy. 410:
Turn north at Farman Rd. Follow signs nine miles to park on the left.
Picnic Facilities The park offers one large reservable kitchen shelter with
water, electricity and two standing barbecues. Three picnic shelters and 49
unsheltered picnic tables are available first-come, first-served. Picnic shelter
reservations may be made by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Activities
| Trails |
Water Activities |
Other |
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- Fishing (freshwater)
- Swimming (freshwater)
- White-water Kayaking
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- Bird Watching
- 4 Fire Circles
- 2 Horseshoe pits
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
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Winter rafting is possible at the park.
Boating FeaturesWhitewater rafting is available. There is no boat-launch fee
for this activity.
Featured Creatures
| Mammals |
Birds |
Fish & Sea Life |
- Bears
- Bobcats
- Chipmunks
- Coyotes
- Deer or Elk
- Foxes
- Minks
- Otters
- Rabbits
- Raccoons
- Skunks
- Squirrels
- Weasels
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- Crows or Ravens
- Doves or Pigeons
- Ducks
- Eagles
- Geese
- Grouse
- Hawks
- Herons
- Hummingbirds
- Jays
- Ospreys
- Owls
- Pheasants
- Quail
- Woodpeckers
- Wrens
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Environmental Features
| Physical Features |
Plant Life |
Special |
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- Cedar
- Douglas Fir
- Hemlock
- Nobel Fir
- Spruce
- Yew
- Alder
- Birch
- Maple
- Daisy
- Foxglove
- Lupines
- Berries
- Ferns
- Moss or Lichens
- Thistle
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History The area around Kanaskat-Palmer and the Green River Gorge is abundant
with mining history. The area is still mined for coal, as it has been for many
years. Nearby Flaming Geyser gets its methane flame from a coal seam. Also mined
locally was cinnabar, the base ore for mercury. |
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