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Schafer State Park

Its 69 sites are reservable through Washington State Parks reservations, camping costs Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, primitive $12, and it is open year-round. Schafer State Park is a State Park campground near Elma, Washington.

Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations

State Park · Elma, Washington

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Schafer State Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photo: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
40 ft

Schafer State Park sits inside Schafer State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Washington State Parks reservations Book a site
Fee
Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, primitive $12
Entrance fee
None for campers in the park they stay in; Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year for day visits
Booking window
Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
Cancellations
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
69
RV sites
34
Group sites
1
Walk-in sites
4
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
40 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
122 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Schafer State Park is open year-round . In winter: water on, per the managing agency.

Sources: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Schafer State Park?
Sites at Schafer State Park are reserved through Washington State Parks reservations (https://washington.goingtocamp.com/). Booking window: Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
How much does it cost to camp at Schafer State Park?
Camping at Schafer State Park costs Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, primitive $12.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Schafer State Park?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Schafer State Park; only the camping fee applies.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Schafer State Park?
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund.
How many campsites does Schafer State Park have?
Schafer State Park has 69 campsites, including 34 RV sites, 1 group site, and 4 walk-in sites.
Does Schafer State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Schafer State Park have hookups; others do not. 34 sites take RVs, the longest rig allowed is 40 feet, and there is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Schafer State Park?
Yes, Schafer State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Schafer State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Schafer State Park.
When is Schafer State Park open?
Schafer State Park is open year-round.
Is Schafer State Park open in winter?
Yes, Schafer State Park is open year-round; in winter the water stays on.
How long can you stay at Schafer State Park?
The stay limit at Schafer State Park is 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks.
Are generators allowed at Schafer State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Schafer State Park?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Schafer State Park itself, and nothing from T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Schafer State Park?
Schafer State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Schafer State Park

fishypedia.com · 7.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake), whose mapped center point is 7.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 21 miles

Wynoochee Lake's mapped center point is 21 miles from Schafer State Park in a straight line. Current water level: Wynoochee Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Vance Creek Pond #2 (Lake Inez) fishing (7.4 miles) , Sylvia Lake fishing (9.2 miles) , Lost Lake fishing (11 miles) , and Nahwatzel Lake fishing (12 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Elma and campgrounds in Mason.

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Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, primitive $12
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