Green River Gorge
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Entry fee: Discover Pass required for state park parking. Green River Gorge is a river in King County, Washington.
Closures and warnings
WA State Parks: Green River water can be extremely cold. Follow cold-water safety. Currents and slippery rocks can sweep swimmers downstream; swim only in designated areas. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | River |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Strong |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Primary public swim access via Flaming Geyser State Park, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn |
| Parking | Flaming Geyser State Park day-use parking |
| Fee | Discover Pass required for state park parking |
| Hours | Park open 8 a.m. to dusk year-round |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Washington State Parks (Flaming Geyser State Park / Green River Gorge) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | No |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | No potable water at Flaming Geyser; picnic tables and shelters available |
Rules
| Camping | Not allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Green River Gorge open?
WA State Parks: Green River water can be extremely cold. Follow cold-water safety. Currents and slippery rocks can sweep swimmers downstream; swim only in designated areas. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park open 8 a.m. to dusk year-round.
Can you swim at Green River Gorge?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Green River Gorge. A strong current is reported here, use caution.
How do you get to Green River Gorge?
The road in is paved. Primary public swim access via Flaming Geyser State Park, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn. Parking: Flaming Geyser State Park day-use parking.
Do you need a reservation for Green River Gorge?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Green River Gorge?
The fee is Discover Pass required for state park parking.
What facilities are at Green River Gorge?
Restrooms and picnic sites. No drinking water. No potable water at Flaming Geyser; picnic tables and shelters available.
What are the rules at Green River Gorge?
Camping is not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Sources
2
- https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/flaming-geyser-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.roadNote / parking / hours, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, hazardNote / swimmerNotes.current, access.amenities / rules.camping)
- https://parks.wa.gov/passes-permits/fees (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)