Schafer State Park Campground
Open year-round from 8 a.m. to dusk. Level 1 burn ban in effect: campfires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Reservations available through washington.goingtocamp.com.
Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 12:38PM PDT until June 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 90 to 100 degrees and low temperatures down to 60 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Middle Chehalis River Valley, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, and Willapa and Black Hills. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest daytime high temperatures are expected Monday afternoon and the warmest overnight lows are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. Areas away from water may see localized areas of major HeatRisk.
About
Schafer State Park Campground sits along the beautiful East Fork Satsop River in Mason County, Washington. The park celebrated its centennial in 2024 and received a major expansion that added 30 new campsites to the existing 38, bringing the total to 68 sites. Most campsites feature water and electric hookups, while four walk-in sites offer a more primitive experience. The campground includes modern amenities such as flush restrooms, hot showers, Wi-Fi, drinking water, fire pits, picnic tables, and an RV dump station. The park's structures were rebuilt in National Park Service Rustic style to complement the historic WPA-built structures from the 1930s. A new visitor center greets campers near the entrance. Two miles of hiking trails wind through the cool forest, and the river provides outstanding opportunities for fishing steelhead, cutthroat trout, and salmon. The park also offers kitchen shelters, horseshoe pits, and rustic cabin rentals for those seeking a roofed accommodation.
Directions
Located at 1365 W Schafer Park Road, Elma, WA 98541. From Elma, head north on the Satsop Road toward the East Fork Satsop River.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $87.37 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Schafer@parks.wa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (360) 482-3852 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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