Washington State Parks Near Cle Elum

Lake Easton State Park offers a mix of lakefront relaxation and mountain recreation just off Interstate 90. Its wooded setting, sandy swim area, boat launch, and extensive camping make it a popular stop for families, anglers, and travelers heading across the Cascades.

Iron Horse State Park is a linear park built on a historic railroad grade that stretches for miles through the Cascades. Visitors come for biking, hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, along with dramatic views of the mountains and Kittitas Valley.

Olmstead Place Historical State Park showcases one of the region’s best-preserved homesteads, with historic structures, farm equipment, and interpretive exhibits. The park offers a quiet glimpse into early settlement history near Ellensburg.

Lake Wenatchee State Park features a long freshwater lake, forested shoreline, and mountain views in a classic Central Washington setting. It is known for swimming, boating, camping, fishing, and winter activities such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Peshastin Pinnacles State Park features striking rock formations rising above dry grasslands and sagebrush, creating one of central Washington’s most distinctive landscapes. Visitors come for short hikes, rock climbing, and panoramic views of the surrounding orchards, river valley, and foothills.