Interpretive Center

at Washington State Park

The nature center is located in front of the park office near the north entrance of the park. The building was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-1930s and houses interpretive displays, which provide a glimpse into the cultural and natural history of the park. The nature center contains informational brochures a guest book.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset, year-round

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Coordinates

38.083779, -90.674222

Park Hours

Park Grounds:

  • Sunrise to sunset, year-round.
  • November through March
    The roads to the upper picnic shelter, pool complex, cabins and the river bottoms are closed to vehicles. They are open to foot traffic.

Thunderbird Lodge hours

  • April 1-14
    Closed
  • April 15 - May 15
    10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday
  • May 16 - Sept. 15
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
  • Sept. 16 - Oct. 31
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday
  • November through March
    Closed

Interpretive Center hours

Sunrise to sunset, year-round

Park Office hours

  • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round.
    Please note there may be times when the office is closed while staff are working in the park.