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Explore Washington’s beautiful natural landscapes through DNR’s trailheads, day-use areas and campgrounds in a more primitive setting than a traditional park. DNR manages more than 1,100 miles of trails and 160 recreation sites in a wide variety of landscapes across the state.
From paddleboarding and mountain biking, to horseback riding and rock climbing, find your next adventure on DNR-managed lands across Washington using our interactive statewide recreation guide.
Most recreation on DNR-managed lands happens across our 3.3 million acres of state trust lands, which are healthy forest ecosystems that we also manage for timber production. The funds we earn from our sustainable working forests generate revenue for local county services, public school construction, and universities. So, our state trust lands do more than host our adventures, they also support the people of Washington.
In addition to a network of trails, DNR-managed lands are also home to a number of campsites across the state. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no additional cost with the purchase of your Discover Pass. Head to our Find Your Campsite webpage to find campsite openings and more information.
Our natural areas
DNR also manages two kinds of natural areas: Natural Area Preserves and Natural Resources Conservation Areas (NRCA). These areas protect the state's natural ecosystems, habitat, and native plant and animal species. The Natural Area Preserve system presently includes more than 40,816 acres in 57 sites. Our NRCAs conserve more than 125,577 acres in 39 sites. Many of these areas have trails and day-use areas for visitors to explore. Learn more about these sites on our Natural Areas page.
Discover Pass exemptions
Motor vehicles used for offroad recreation do not need a Discover Pass if they are transported to a recreation site or lands by another vehicle and are being operated at the same site where the transport vehicle is parked. In this case, the transport vehicle must display a pass.
On lands managed by DNR and WDFW, motorcycle riders may carry the pass with them. A Discover Pass is required for all vehicles including motorcycles. If there is no visible Discover Pass you are subject to citation.