Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Between 03/28/2024 and 03/28/2025
(38) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Douthat State Park
March 30, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Carson Picnic Shelter
Help children 12 and under get hooked on the thrill of fishing and discover the fun of being outdoors.
April 5, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What animal inspired a popular children's game?
April 5, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.
April 5, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of vernal pools.
April 13, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?
April 13, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Did you know owls don't chew their food?
April 13, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?
This event has been canceled.
April 20, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Join a park ranger to set off on a 0.5-mile hike that will offer an excellent view of Douthat Lake with informational stops along the way.
This event has been canceled.
April 20, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Douthat Picnic Shelter
Ever wanted to touch the fur of a skunk or an opossum?
This event has been canceled.
April 20, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Malone Picnic Shelter
Take a short walk with a ranger and explore the history of Douthat State Park.
April 23, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Park Office
Help us get our pollinator garden ready for spring pollinators.
April 27, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What animal inspired a popular children's game?
April 27, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.
April 27, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of vernal pools.
May 4, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
A face only a mother could love?
May 4, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Do you love art and nature?
May 4, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Think you can identify a coyote track from a domestic dog?
May 4, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?
May 10, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Douthat is home to many mammals including black bears.
May 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
As animals explore their surroundings they leave us lots of clues.
May 10, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Malone Picnic Shelter
Take a short walking tour with a ranger and explore the history of Douthat State Park.
May 10, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Evening is the perfect time to search for salamanders.
May 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.
May 27, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.
June 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.
June 1, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Boat Launch
Working our way around the shores of beautiful Douthat Lake, we will pick up litter and clear out dead branches and debris.
June 1, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.
June 1, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Park Office
Meet with a ranger at the Main Office and set out to the Tobacco House Ridge trail, where you can enjoy nature's wonders while clearing litter and sticks off the trail.
June 8, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.
June 8, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.
June 15, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.
June 15, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.
June 15, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Swing by for a presentation on some of the techniques used by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the construction of Douthat's facilities. Traditional tools that were used to hew logs, split shakes and more will be on display.
June 22, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.
June 22, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.
June 29, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.
June 29, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.
Sept. 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Whispering Pines Campground
Be a part of our 9th Annual Campsite Cook-off Oktoberfest.
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