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Jarrell Cove State Park

4.4 (14 reviews)

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Craig B.

Jarrell Cove State Park is situated in a cove on Harstine Island. It feels very secluded, both the water and the island setting. There are multiple docks for large boats to lock up and bring their tents to the state park. It is the first state park of this type that I have been to. Most other parks of this type are marine access only, where you generally need a large boat to access, otherwise, maybe reach it with a good pair of binoculars. Walking around the park made me realize how the water passageways can be used as simply another route to move around the Puget Sound. There were fishing opportunities on both of the large docks. One of the docks was in a sheltered bay in what appeared to be shallow water while the other dock was deeper with water moving with the tides. Most of the fishermen were on this dock. There were generally kids but one of them caught a shark, most likely a spiny dogfish shark. I would've thrown it back in, but they ended up throwing it into a bucket to bring back to the campground.

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Josh B.

This is another one of Washington's great state parks. While it's moderately small, it's just wonderful to be able to still enjoy nature in the way you can here. I will agree that it is almost eerily quiet here, which allows you to really cast off the mental craziness of city life and take in the sights, smells, and sounds (or lack there of) of this little park. The discovery pass is required unless you pay per day. There are several camping sites and places to park an RV as well as cookout stations and a marina for your floatation device of choice. The trails are quite nice as well. There isn't a whole lot of change in elevation which might not be cool for some people but may work for others. I wore hiking boots and the ground wasn't too bad in most areas. There was a bit of unplanned mud and muck and varying states of decay throughout so watch your step. Don't worry about getting lost either as there are a lot of unmarked mini trails as all the trails seem to lead back out to the main entrance road or a state maintain major roadway. If you are camping or even if you're not, there are very clean restroom facilities and a shower as well for general use. I felt very safe in this park. The address listed shows Shelton and this is actually on Harstine Island. Overall, this was a wonderful short day trip and now I feel relaxed after my hike. I will probably be back here to see how this place is during the summer.

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I wish there was a nice seafood restaurant down there but it is beautiful regardless. Nice place for a picnic.

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Very clean and beautiful park! Had volunteers there taking care of the place as well. Will be back!

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This place is a hidden gem! It has a very isolated feeling to it. The falls flow steadily into a…read morebeautiful oasis of crystal clear water that outlets into a peaceful creek. The hike to the falls is less than a mile from the trailhead with a 200ft elevation gain. Bringing your whole family to appreciate its beauty shouldn't be much of an issue. I'm almost hesitant to write this review based on some of the disrespect I've seen for the nature in surrounding areas ie; Trash left behind by visitors and people engraving their Initials and other things on the trees/earth. Im hoping my review brings people to want to visit this great spot that our national parks/Forests have to offer! Map: Green Trails Grisdale No. 198 GPS GRID: N 47 21.227 W 123 33.912 Directions: - travel north on Forrest Road 22 "Wynoochee Road" -Turn right on Forrest Road 23 and take for 17 miles - the trailhead sign "spoon creek falls" will be on your right. PLEASE Practice "LEAVE NO TRACE"

Great place to clear your mind with all the beautiful natural landscape. I would recommend wearing…read morea long sleeve/pants while doing the hike down due to overgrown bushes and maybe water shoes. Today I didn't get my feet wet but previously we went during rainy times and we had to cross path in water to reach the waterfall. Kinda hard to find since not a lot of signs but my phone navigation got me there. Not much or no cell service. So if needed print it out. Just past the entrance to the waterfall is a fire pit area for possible day camp. Today someone had a tent in this location.Beautiful waterfall with such clear water. Very peaceful and quite.

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