Conveniently located just 5 miles from Olympia, Capitol State Forest is a popular place for a variety of recreation opportunities. Open to the public since 1955, campers, hikers, hunters, horseback riders, mountain bikes, and off-road vehicle (ORV) riders all play here. Whether spending a week in a campsite, an hour picking mushrooms, or taking an afternoon drive for the scenic views, an estimated 800,000 people visit the forest each year