Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, Natural state park in King County, Washington.
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park covers 320 acres on the Green River in King County, with 2 miles of river shoreline. It has 3 miles of trails for hiking and biking, plus picnic and camping areas. The Green River Gorge inside the park carries expert-level rafting and kayaking water.
The area was once a center for mining activities that shaped the region's economic development. The park was later established to protect this natural landscape and preserve it for future generations.
The park's name pairs Kanaskat and Palmer, two communities on this stretch of the Green River in King County. Visitors today picnic, camp, fish, swim and watch birds and wildlife along 2 miles of shoreline, and play horseshoes; 3 miles of trails carry hikers and cyclists. Mining shaped the surrounding area, and operations continue nearby.
The park covers 320 acres with 2 miles of Green River shoreline and 3 miles of hiking and biking trails. Rafting and kayaking routes in the Green River Gorge are for expert paddlers. Facilities include picnic areas, campsites, fishing access, swimming and horseshoe pits.
A section of the Green River within the park features fast-moving rapids that appeal to experienced paddlers. This challenging water section draws people seeking river adventures.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,864 contributors worldwide.
