Federation Forest State Park

Federation Forest State Park


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Federation Forest State Park is a day-use natural area with 619 acres of old growth evergreens. Located along the White River, the park provides visitors with 12 miles of hiking trail, three interpretive trails, an interpretive center with a gift shop and four picnic areas. There are remnants of the 1850s wagon road, old Highway 5 of the early 1900s, and the newer Highway 410. The cabin remains from the old homestead claimed for timber in the 1800s, and the cabin remains from forest fire wardens of the 1930s - 1960s. There are Springboard notches from early logging, bridge turnbuckles, and telegraph insulators from the days of the CCC. History awaits the visitor at this Old Growth forest. Some visitors like to view the Catherine Montgomery Interpretive Center. Many guests go picnicking, hiking, fishing, and cross country skiing as well. Guided walks are available by making appointments with the Park Ranger. The park was acquired and built and organized through the work of Catherine Montgomery and her affiliation with the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs. The park was dedicated in 1949 and was acquired in four parcels from 1941 to 1971.

Facilities: Federation Forest State Park provides restrooms and picnic areas.

Reservations: Reservations are not accepted for Federation Forest State Park.

Best Time To Visit: Federation Forest State Park is open during the summer from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is closed November 3 and reopens April 2. Interpretive center is open by appointment only from September through April. Trails are open year-round. Guests are advised to check for trail conditions and weather.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is not provided.

Rules: Overnight camping is not permitted.

Directions: To reach Federation Forest State Park from Tacoma start out going south on S Fawcett Ave. toward S 11th St. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto S 13th St. for 0.2 miles. Turn slight right to stay on S 13th St. for 0.1 miles. Turn slight right onto ramp for 0.1 miles. Merge onto I-705 S. for 0.9 miles. Merge onto I-5 N toward Seattle for 8.2 miles. Merge onto WA-18 E via exit 142A toward North Bend for 4.3 miles. Take the WA-164 E exit toward Enumclaw for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto WA-164. Continue to follow WA-164 for 14.7 miles. Turn left onto WA-410. Continue to follow WA-410 for 16.1 miles. End at Federation Forest State Park.

Address

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

7150 Cleanwater Lane

P.O. Box 42650

Olympia, Washington 98504

Phone
General: (360) 902-8844

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