Schafer State Park

Schafer State Park
River
Park view of the Satsop River
Schafer State Park is located in Washington (state)
Schafer State Park
Schafer State Park
Location in the state of Washington
Schafer State Park is located in the United States
Schafer State Park
Schafer State Park
Schafer State Park (the United States)
LocationMason County, Washington, United States
Coordinates47°05′52″N 123°27′57″W / 47.0978241°N 123.4658585°W / 47.0978241; -123.4658585[1]
Area122 acres (49 ha)
Elevation30 ft (9.1 m)
Established1924[2]
Administered byWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Visitors133,493 (in 2024)[3]
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
Schafer State Park
Location1365 West Schafer Park Road, Elma, Mason County, Washington
Area119.5 acres (48.4 ha)
Built byW.P.A
ArchitectC.C. "Doc" Palmer
Architectural styleNational Park Rustic
NRHP reference No.10000255
Added to NRHPMay 10, 2010

Schafer State Park is a public recreation area along the Satsop River located midway between Olympia and Aberdeen in the Satsop Hills of Mason County, Washington. The 122-acre (49 ha) state park offers camping, two miles of hiking trails, fishing (especially for steelhead), swimming, birdwatching, interpretive activities, wildlife viewing, and horseshoes.[1] The park's abundance of historic structures led to its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Schafer State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  2. ^ "Schafer State Park History". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  3. ^ "Visitation Reports". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  4. ^ Peter Reid; et al. (January 2010). "Schafer State Park". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Retrieved February 17, 2016.