Hours & Fees
Beacon Rock State Park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk every day of the year, and its trails keep the same hours. There is no entrance gate fee, but every parked vehicle needs a Discover Pass: $10 for the day or $45 for a year. Boaters pay $7 to launch and $1 per foot to tie up at the moorage dock. From October 1 through the end of May the Beacon Rock Trail itself is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Hours and Fees at a Glance
Park Hours
- Day use and trails: 8 a.m. to dusk, all year.
- Campers may drive in until 10 p.m.; quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Beacon Rock Trail: closed every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from October 1 through the end of May for deck replacement (posted July 13, 2026). See Beacon Rock Trail.
The Discover Pass
Washington's state parks use the Discover Pass for parking instead of an entrance fee.
- One-day pass: $10.
- Annual pass: $45, valid for a year from purchase and transferable between two vehicles.
- Where to buy: the park's automated pay station (cash or card) or online.
- Display it in the windshield; the fine for not displaying one is $99.
- Not needed if you arrive on foot, by bike, on horseback or by boat, if you are a registered camper in this park, or on a free day.
2026 Free Days
No pass is needed to park on Discover Pass free days. The remaining 2026 date is Veterans Day, November 11. Free days don't cover camping, moorage or the boat launch.
Boating Fees
- Watercraft launch: $7 for the day, on top of a Discover Pass. Campers staying in the park don't pay it.
- Moorage dock: $1 per foot of vessel length, $23 minimum, collected 1 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Overnight unattended vehicle: $10 a night at a trailhead or the launch.
See boating and moorage.
Camping Fees
Campsite fees are set statewide by season: standard sites $31 to $43 a night in peak season (May 15 to September 15), full-hookup sites $46 to $56. Winter rates are lower. Full details on camping.
What Changes in Winter
In the 2026–27 winter schedule, Beacon Rock's day-use areas and watercraft launch stay open and the campground is partly open:
- Woodard Creek Campground (five full-hookup and two standard sites) is reservable all year.
- Upper Campground is closed October 1 to March 31.
- Equestrian Camp is first-come, first-served all year.
- Group Camp takes reservations April 1 to October 15.
Fire Rules Right Now
A Level 1 burn ban runs from September 14, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Fires are allowed in designated fire pits and grills, and propane and gas grills are allowed.
Hours & Fees FAQ
What time does Beacon Rock State Park open?
8 a.m., every day of the year. It closes at dusk, and the trails keep the same hours.
Is Beacon Rock State Park free?
There is no entrance fee, but parking needs a Discover Pass: $10 a day or $45 a year. You don't need one on foot, by bike or on a free day.
Is the Beacon Rock Trail open in winter?
Yes, except Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from October 1 through the end of May, when it closes for deck replacement.
How much is the boat launch at Beacon Rock?
$7 for the day, plus a Discover Pass for the vehicle. Campers in the park don't pay the launch fee.
Is Beacon Rock State Park open year-round?
Yes. The day-use areas, trails and boat launch are open all year, and the Woodard Creek Campground takes reservations all year.