Overview
The Wallace Falls State Park Management Area is a 4,735-acre camping park with shoreline on the Wallace River, Wallace Lake, Jay Lake, Shaw Lake and the Skykomish River. Located on the west side of the Cascade Mountains, the park features a 265-foot waterfall, old-growth coniferous forests, and fast- moving rivers and streams. Cougars have been sighted several times near Wallace Falls, and peregrine falcons inhabit the rock cliffs of the Index Town Wall.

Hours
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.

Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Facilities
The park provides two kitchen shelters without electricity, plus five sheltered and five unsheltered picnic tables. Both are available first-come, first-served. Picnic tables are all first-come, first-served.

The park is extremely busy on summer days. Parking usually fills by 11:00 a.m. on the weekends.

The park has seven walk-in tent sites and one restroom. There are no showers. The camping sites are 50 to 150 feet in from the parking area. Sites are very private, with picnic tables and campfire rings. All campsites are first-come, first-served.

To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

Activities
Trails: 12 mi. Hiking Trails 5 mi. Bike Trails, Boating (freshwater, non-motorized), Fishing (freshwater), Swimming (freshwater), White-water Kayaking, Bird Watching, Interpretive Activities, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing, Rock Climbing and Wildlife Viewing.

Fishing, rafting, kayaking, canoeing and swimming are popular at Big Eddy, a satellite park five miles east.

Rock climbing is possible at the Index Town Wall, 12 miles east of Wallace Falls.

A variety of mountain-climbing and winter activities are available for experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at Mount Pilchuck, 60 miles northwest of the park.

Be prepared for hiking by bringing proper gear, including: good socks and footwear, flashlight, food, extra clothing, compass, or GPS and a good map.

Directions
Located two miles northeast of Gold Bar, Wash.

From the west: Take U.S. Hwy. 2 (Steven's Pass Highway) east 12 miles from Monroe to Gold Bar. Once in Gold Bar, follow the signs two miles northeast to the park.

From the east: Take U.S. Hwy. 2 west about 43 miles from the summit of Steven's pass to the town of Gold Bar. From town, follow the signs two miles northeast to the park.

Information Courtesy Of Washington State Parks