A century of summers   ·   1926–2026Black Lake, Olympia, Washington

Before you visit

Bringing a pet?
Plan their stay, too.

Camper pet policies: pets may accompany registered campers under the park’s rules. They cannot accompany day-use guests.

Camper Pet Policy · 2023 document

Two pets

Maximum per campsite

Six-foot leash

Maximum length; adult supervision

After checkout

Pets leave before you stay for day use

At your campsite

  1. Pets must be leashed (6ft max length) at all times, cleaned up after immediately, and under adult supervision. We only allow a maximum of 2 pets per site.
  2. We do not allow Aggressive pets, Pitbulls, or dogs that appear to be Pitbulls in our park, including but not limited to American Bully, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or dogs that are mixed with such breeds. (Office reserves the right to expand upon this list as new breeds become apparent).
  3. Pets may not be left unattended in your campsite/vehicle. Any sort of tie outs/tethers may not be connected to our trees or posts and may not be set up in such a way that your pet can reach into the roads, other campsites, or creek.
  4. Excessive Barking must be curbed immediately. Disruptive pets will be asked to leave the premises.

Around the park & checkout

  1. Pets are not permitted in our main beach area, please watch for “No Pets Beyond This Point” signs. They are also not permitted to play/walk/swim/etc in our Protected Salmon creek.
  2. Pets must be loaded/unloaded on boats at the boat launch ONLY.
  3. Having pets means that after your 11am check out, you must take your pets home before you can pay to stay for the day as Day-Use Guests are not allowed to bring pets into the park.

Park notices.

* Rules/Policies subject to change. Park Management/Staff reserve the right to ask anyone at anytime to leave for violations of rules and policies with no refunds offered and have final say on interpretations of said rules and policies. *

By signing this document, you are stating that you have read and understand the above, and that you and your group will follow these rules and policies.

Rules above are transcribed from the downloadable document linked on this page. Published website summaries differ in some wording and detail. Confirm current requirements with the office. The original PDF includes any acknowledgment or signature fields; this page does not collect a signature.

Check the camper pet policies before bringing your pet.

Ask the park office about any rule that affects your plans before you arrive.

Find your way around.

The campground map the office hands out to campers. Read the map in text or open it full size ↗. Confirm your assigned site with the office.

Columbus Park campground map, 2026: numbered campsites, the office, beach, kitchens, restrooms, parking and the creek beside Black Lake. A text description is on the park map page.