Brooks Memorial State Park in Washington, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-30. Check linked official notices before travel.

Brooks Memorial State Park lies beside US 97 north of Goldendale, Washington. Pine and oak forest, meadows and a disc golf course provide choices for a seasonal day visit. Plan within the published operating season: the park lists a winter closure from November 1 through April 15.

Mix a woodland walk with an open-field activity

Hiking and cycling routes pass through the Simcoe mountain setting. The disc golf course gives a group another option, while fields and rustic kitchen shelters provide places to pause. Choose activities that fit the time remaining before dusk.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Check the fire restriction before cooking

The posted Level 2 burn restriction limits wood fires to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane are allowed, while charcoal can face additional limits. Check the current notice before using a grill or lighting a fire.

Keep dogs leashed and use designated fire areas

Dogs must remain on a leash. Follow the designated-area restrictions rather than creating a new fire site. Plan the visit around the park’s closing time and current seasonal notices.

Compare the campsite with your group’s needs

The official Brooks Memorial page links camping reservations and lists three reservable wall tents. Check availability and the total charge for your dates. All campsites receive some US 97 traffic noise. Sites 8–10 and 16–18 can also receive a high-pitched buzz from overhead power lines.

A paid camping registration covers parking at the park of stay. The state’s exemption guidance explains when another Discover Pass is unnecessary.

Use the Highway 97 park address

Navigate to 2465 Highway 97, Goldendale, WA 98620. The retreat center occupies the east side of the park and is a separate destination from an ordinary campsite. Check the chosen facility and entrance on the manager’s map before arrival.

Two other state parks for the drive

Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site is at 1602 Observatory Drive. Reserve entry to its visitor center and programs before traveling. Columbia Hills Historical State Park has a Crawford Oaks trailhead at 8731 Lewis and Clark Highway. Its Horsethief Lake area closes November–March, so select an available access area.

Choose a seasonal outdoor visit

• Walk through the pine and oak setting and pause at the meadows.
• Bring discs for a round on the park course.
• Use cycling routes or arrange a campsite within the operating season.

Camping services change with the season

The park has tent sites, RV sites with full hookups and 50-amp outlets, bathrooms with showers and a dump station. Water service at hookup sites ends in late October. The retreat center has cabins and a gathering lodge, so confirm its own arrangements separately when planning a group stay.

About the Simcoe mountain park

Washington State Parks manages this forest-and-meadow destination near Goldendale. Its position beside a major highway makes it easy to include on a road trip, while traffic noise remains part of the campsite setting.

Observe the forest and meadow edges

Birdwatching is one of the park’s activities. Watch from the trails and open areas without expecting a particular animal sighting. The pine and oak setting offers a different backdrop from the Columbia River parks farther south.

Contact

Call 509-773-4611 or email [email protected] for operating-season, site-service and reservation questions.