Rules & Regulations

Beacon Rock State Park follows Washington State Parks rules: day use from 8 a.m. to dusk, dogs on a leash no longer than eight feet, fires only in designated fire pits and grills, and no fireworks. Some trails are hikers only, backcountry camping is not allowed, and rock climbing is limited to approved faces with seasonal closures for nesting falcons. Every parked car needs a Discover Pass, or a $99 fine.

Hours

Day-use areas and trails close at dusk; the park opens at 8 a.m. Campers may enter until 10 p.m.

Dogs

• On a leash no longer than eight feet, under physical control.
• Clean up after your dog.
• Pets aren't allowed on designated swim beaches.

Fires

• Fires only in designated fire pits and grills.
• A Level 1 burn ban runs from September 14, 2026 to May 31, 2027: fires are still allowed in designated pits and grills, and propane and gas grills are allowed.
• Fireworks are prohibited on all state park land.

Trails

• Trails are open 8 a.m. to dusk.
• Each trail is signed for foot traffic only or multi-use. Bikes and horses are allowed only on multi-use trails, reached from the Equestrian Trailhead, plus bikes on the Doetsch Walking Path.
• Backcountry camping is prohibited.

See hiking, biking and horses.

Rock Climbing

• Climb only on approved faces under the park's Technical Rock Climbing Management Plan.
• South and southeast faces close each February 1 and tentatively reopen in mid-July; the east face is permanently closed.
• Disturbing nesting peregrine falcons can bring a $500 fine.

See rock climbing.

Camping

• Check-in from 2:30 p.m., check-out by 1 p.m.
• Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; generators 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Up to eight people and one camping party per site.
• No more than 10 nights in one park within 30 days, and 90 nights a year in all state parks.

See camping.

Boating and Moorage

• Self-register and pay on arrival; moorage is first come, first served.
• Moorage is limited to three consecutive nights.
• Operating a boat under the influence is against state law.

Alcohol and Cannabis

Alcohol is allowed only in designated campground and picnic areas. Cannabis use is not permitted in public spaces.

Events

Large weddings, company picnics, festivals and organized races, and any event with big tents, signs, amplified sound, paid vendors or a bartender, need a Special Activity Permit. See plan your visit.

Drones

The park page doesn't say anything specific about drones. Ask the park office before flying one.

The Full Rulebook

These are the main rules in plain words. The complete rules are in the park rules chapter of the Washington Administrative Code, linked from Washington State Parks' rules page.