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.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 21 at 1:55PM PDT until July 23 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and Southwest Interior Lowlands and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered thunderstorm coverage is possible across the southern Cascade Mountains and portions of southwest Washington. Thunderstorms will develop late Wednesday night and move from south to north across the area. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty and erratic outflow winds between 25 and 30 miles per hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 3:19PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s to near 100 degrees and low temperatures in the mid 60s. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula, Middle Chehalis River Valley, Southern Hood Canal, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
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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