# WAC 352-32-050: WAC 352-32-050. Park periods

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_352_32_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 352-32-050
- **Heading:** WAC 352-32-050. Park periods
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 352 / Chapter 352-32 / Section 352-32-050

## Text

(1) The director or designee establishes for each state park area, according to existing conditions, times, and periods when it will be open or closed to the public. Such times and periods shall be posted at the entrance to the state park area affected and at the park office. No person may enter or be present in a state park area after the posted closing time except:
(a) Currently registered campers who are camping in a designated campsite or camping area;
(b) Guests of a currently registered camper who may enter and remain until 10:00 p.m.;
(c) Guests of a state park employee;
(d) Technical rock climbers who bivouac on vertical climbing routes not otherwise closed to public use;
(e) When granted prior authorization by the director or designee;
(f) When attending or participating in approved special events or activities that are scheduled outside of posted operating hours.
(2) The director or designee may, for a specified period or periods of time, close any state park area to public access if the director or designee concludes that such a closure is necessary for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public, park visitors or staff, or park resources.
(3) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

## Nearby sections

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- [WAC 352-32-057 WAC 352-32-057. Disturbances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_352_32_057.md)
- [WAC 352-32-060 WAC 352-32-060. Pets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_352_32_060.md)
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