Wow, Surprise for us all! Parking on the three mile marker on the Washougal River Rd just got listed as "Discover Pass Parking Permit" needed to park there! The Discover Park card can be purchased at the Washington State Fish and Game Department online or over in Orchards, WA. I know a lot of people are going to be mad about the Discover Pass card needed to park there. The three mile marker is a very popular swimming spot on the Washougal River. It is also a place that kayakers and people fishing can put in their boats or take them out of the river there.
The Washougal River three mile marker is a popular swim spot during the summer. On hot days there are cars filling the parking area and more cars are perched on every little sliver of land along that road so that visitors can play on the beach there, play in the waterfall on the east side and play in the rapids that run through that area.
Here is what the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website has to say about having to get a Discover Card Parking Permit:
Where do I need a Discover Pass?
The pass is required to access state recreation lands and water access sites managed by Washington State Parks (State Parks), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These lands include state parks, water access points, heritage sites, wildlife and natural areas, trails and trailheads. The Discover Pass will be needed to access DNR’s developed or designated recreation areas, sites, trailheads and parking areas. For a complete list of exemptions, please go to the Discover Pass website.
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