The Great Washington Camp-In was born in April 2020 during the pandemic lockdown so everybody could celebrate state parks while stuck at home.
Camp-Ins feature parks programming for thousands of park-lovers who join together live online to experience the best that state parks have to offer, including ranger stories, campfire songs, virtual park tours and favorite camp recipes.
To get in the spirit, participants usually set up a tent or blanket and chairs in the living room or out in the yard while tuning in to the YouTube live program.
Photos provided via photo contest from Great Washington Camp-In.
Participants interact through an online chat to ask questions and interact with the performers, and have the option to enter a photo contest to show the best home camping setup.
Past programs are available for sharing for you and a friend or family member so you can pretend to be camping together.
If you have any ideas for what you’d like to see at the next Great Washington Camp-In please send us an email.
2021 Completed Park Improvement Projects
In 2021, we completed 16 park improvement projects to restore and improve parks, campsites, interpretive centers and trails for your visits. These projects were funded by the gifts to the Foundation from donors – people like you – who love parks and want to make parks more welcoming for all.
2021 Park Improvement Project for South Whidbey State Park
Trail Maintenance Tools to Guide the Way in South Whidbey State Park Visit the Park Virtual Tour As a 2021 Park Improvement Project Grant recipient, Friends of Whidbey State Parks will be receiving new tools and supplies for trail maintenance! These new equipment will allow volunteers to conveniently maintain trails
2021 Park Improvement Project for Sun Lakes Dry Falls
New Outdoor Shower Station for Sun Lakes Dry Falls Visit the Park Virtual Tour When you visit Sun Lakes State Park, you’ll find the breathtaking Park Lake which consists of a large fish population such as rainbow trout and kokanee. Currently, the park restrooms do not have a shower for
2021 Park Improvement Project for Lewis & Clark Trail State Park
Supporting the Local Fishing Community at Lewis & Clark Trail State Park Visit the Park Virtual Tour Lewis & Clark Trail State Park’s location along the rivers offers various opportunities for water activities like fishing, swimming, and tubing. With support from the 2021 Park Improvement Project Grant, Lewis & Clark
2021 Park Improvement Project for Wanapum State Park
Park Improvement Project Funding Provides Ways to Stay Hydrated and Protect the Environment Visit the Park Virtual Tour In efforts to minimize the use of single-use plastic bottles, the 2021 Park Improvement Project Grant will help fund a new water bottle filling station for Wanapum State Park. This bottle filling
2021 Park Improvement Project for Camp Wooten ELC
New Mattresses for Camp Wooten Retreat Center Visit the Park Virtual Tour Sitting in the Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington, Camp Wooten State Park holds the largest Retreat Center in Washington. Every year, eager campers visit the State Park for the overnight Retreat Center! As a 2021 Park Improvement Project