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Iron Horse State Park spans over 1,612 acres and rests within Washington’s Cascade Mountains. The state park was once where a major railroad line passed through, and the track has since been converted into a trail. Iron Horse State Park also contains a few historic railroad buildings, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Iron Horse State Park is a short drive away from Seattle and Tacoma. While summers can be comfortable, winters can be very frigid, and temperatures can sometimes drop to below zero.

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Getting Outdoors

Visitors to Iron Horse State Park will find many outdoor activities to do while here. A popular option is hiking. The park offers many different types of trails that will take you by thick forests filled with cedar, yew, and fir trees. A few pathways hikers will find here are the Iron Horse State Park Trail and the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. These main trails also branch out into smaller ones that take you deep into the surrounding forest and over rail trails.

You could also go cross-country skiing. Due to the massive amount of snowfall that often occurs each winter, skiers will find that Iron Horse State Park is a great spot to try this winter sport. Many of the skiing trails follow regular hiking trails, although there are a few out-of-the-way options.

Guests to the park can also grab their camera and do some landscape and wildlife photography. Thanks to its unique location, visitors will be able to capture photos of mountains, meadows, and forests. Because of this varying terrain, photographers will also find an abundant amount of wildlife exploring the grounds, like skunks, deer, bears, coyotes, and rabbits.

Camping at Iron Horse State Park

RV rentals in King County have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding a motorhome campground. One option is Nor West RV Park. This RV campground offers numerous camper sites that come with amenities such as 30/50-amps, WiFi, restrooms, showers, and laundry room access. The campground is also pet-friendly.

There’s also the Blue Sky RV Park. This motorhome camping spot provides pull-through sites that come with features such as electric, cable, and picnic tables. There are also restrooms, showers, and a boat storage service available. Reservations are recommended.

Campers can also stay at the Tall Chief RV & Camping Resort. This travel trailer campground has 113 sites that come with amenities such as WiFi, storage, and access to a laundry facility. The campground also has a volleyball court, pool, restrooms, showers, mini-golf course, and dog park. This option has firewood and ice for sale at its ranger station.

Exploring the Area

For those who would like to explore the surrounding area with their camper, you’ll discover numerous attractions nearby that might be of interest. In Seattle, visitors can stop by the Space Needle. Built-in the 1960s, the Space Needle towers above the city at 605 feet. Take a quick elevator ride up to the top for panoramic views or to enjoy a meal in its restaurant that slowly rotates as you dine. This structure also has a virtual reality feature that lets you take a thrilling bungee jump excursion off the side of it.

An hour away in Olympia is Tumwater Falls Park. The park covers 15 acres and features cascades and numerous hiking trails. While here, you’ll also be able to view an abandoned brewery factory from the 1900s. During the spring, the park bursts in vibrant colors thanks to the thousands of rhododendrons that bloom in it. Visitors can also stop by during the fall to watch salmon migrate up the cascades.

A short drive away in Ellensburg is the Clymer Museum of Art. This art museum showcases art by John Clymer and tells more about the local area’s fascination with rodeos. Clymer’s art depicts life in the West, and visitors will be able to view numerous paintings done by him, including those of horses and natural landscapes. When done touring the museum, you can stop by its gift shop to find unique souvenirs that range from handcrafted jewelry to whiskey soap.

In Tacoma, there’s Mount Rainier National Park. This park is best known for containing Mount Rainier, which is one of the largest volcanoes in the area. Besides offering views of this landform, the park also contains many other breathtaking landscapes that range from wildflower meadows to glaciers. Visitors will also find a vast amount of wildlife roaming through it, like Pacific fishers, rabbits, porcupines, and frogs.

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