Schafer State Park

Visit a sweet little state park on the Satsop River, where you can picnic, fish, float and do a little hiking. There are about 2 miles of trails here, but the East Fork Satsop River Loop is about 1.3 miles roundtrip.

Beginning from the trailhead, your route starts by crossing a bridge across the river from the parking lot picnic area. It is marked by a sign: "Forest Loop Trail". After the bridge, the trail goes downhill to an interpretive sign and a fork in the trail.

You can follow the loop in either direction as it goes through a mossy forest, and along the Satsop River for a short while. In spring expect to see flowers, in summer berries! The loop is divided by trail partway through, which you can take to make the total hike about a half-mile instead of the full 1.3 miles. 

The way is mostly flat and level, meaning it's a great option for people hiking with kids.

WTA Pro Tip: In addition to the loop trail, there are several small connector trails in the campground. If you're staying here, be sure to check those out, too!

Schafer State Park is a state and national historic site, so designated by the Washington Heritage Register and National Register of Historic Places. Interpretive exhibits highlight the history of homesteadering and the area's logging industry.