Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
Explore one of Washington's state parks named after two communities along the Northern Pacific Railway and located near Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and Enumclaw. It is a 541 acre camping park with two miles of shoreline on a big bend in the Green River and more than three miles of forest trails.
Getting There
From SR-169 in Maple Valley turn east on SW Kent Kangley Road. Drive 3.1 miles and bear right onto Cumberland Kanasket Road. In 1.8 miles, turn right onto Kanaskat-Palmer State Park Road and continue to the park.
Park Amenities
- A 2.5-mile loop trail through forest and along a big bend in the Green River.
- Picnic areas.
- 44 wooded campsites and six yurts.
- Put-in/take-out for river running.
Information for Leaders
permits
- The Mountaineers has a commercial use permit with Washington State Parks for all free and fee-based outings at state parks. Leaders should carry a print or digital copy of our commercial use permit to show rangers they may encounter.
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Urban Walking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 2.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 193 ft
- 800 ft
- Land Manager: Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
- Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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