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Washington state parks shifting to winter operating schedule

The Columbian
Published: October 14, 2014, 5:00pm

Washington’s state parks are shifting to winter operating schedules although many remain open or partially open.

Cape Disappointment State Park at Ilwaco and Ike Kinswa in Lewis County remain open all year and accept reservations.

Paradise Point State Park in north Clark County will have 43 drive in sites and 10 hike-in sites open all winter.

Battle Ground Lake State Park is open all year.

Beacon Rock State Park in Skamania County will close its main campground on Oct. 27.

However, two standard campsites at the moorage area and five utility sites at the recreational vehicle area are open all year on a first-come basis. There will be one restroom and one shower available in both locations.

The Beacon Rock boat ramp is open all year except during bad weather.

Columbia Hills State Park in Klickitat County closes camping and the boat ramp on Monday. The Dalles Mountain Ranch and Horsethief Butte day use areas are open without toilets from November through March.

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