My friend and I came here and had a great time. This park has something for everyone, whether you…read morewant to swim, fish, or walk. The park's pure natural setting and serene ambience make it a great place to unwind and clear one's mind. Its year-round upkeep has kept it in excellent condition, making it well worth a visit in any season. I would strongly recommend it to anyone searching for a memorable outdoor adventure.

We were passing through after visiting Olympic Park and looking for a hiking spot in the area. Lake…read moreSylvia seemed like a possibility so we stopped off last Sunday around 10am. There were a few hikers there, but otherwise mostly those preparing to fish. We didn't visit the camping section, but they've got a decent sized day-use area with a good amount of parking, tables, and restrooms. We took the forest loop trail that leads from the lake along the stream through the forest and back around to the day-use, about 2 1/2 miles. There are sections of the trail that are simply gorgeous, and other parts not quite as pretty. But the trail is pretty fun, ups and downs, winding with steps and bridges. While the path is completely passable right now, it was very muddy in many places. A bit precarious at times, as some of the soupiest, slickest spots happened to be on inclines and declines. You'll definitely need waterproof shoes and prepare to get dirty, but Sylvia is good for a quick hike. They've got some interesting educational info along the trail too...and the lake has a very peaceful feeling.

A great place to walk and ponder your thoughts. Clean and clear walking paths and a lot of company…read moreto guide your way

Sadly, after 12 years (Jenna's review) nothing has changed. This is a gem of a park right in…read moreAberdeen. I sure wish the trail could be rehabilitated.

Very interesting and informative. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great views. Hike…read moreto the top was not bad even for a 73 year old.

Went here on a dreary gray day and I'm sure the weather affected my opinion of this place. A friend…read moreof mine loves this place because he used to come down here with his wife when she was still alive and it is near and dear to his heart. He convinced a bunch of us friends to check it out and well, it's nice. We ordered our seafood lunches at Merino's and I was excited about eating at the tables on the curb. He really wanted us to wait and eat at the beach. Okay! That sounds awesome. Five minutes later we're at the park and the picnic benches had no view of the beach. You literally were sitting at a bench next to the parking lot. At least it was right next to the restrooms. Then he wanted to walk around the shore. The path did technically see the shore, but the distance was like half a mile and these senior citizens were not going down to the sand. My sister and I were not going to miss being actually on the beach, so we ran down the the beach head and it was nice, but it was cold so we didn't go in the water. We later headed up to hang out with our senior friends and it didn't look good. They got to the first bench and one of our friends has a bad knee, another has leg cramps, another didn't feel steady, and another was doing great because she brought her walker with her and was getting in her steps. Our fearless leader was planning on walking another mile and a half to the lighthouse but my sister put the kibosh on that. We would've been fine, but looking at these poor ladies, they needed to walk back to the car before they couldn't. I felt bad for our leader because he wanted to show us the magic of this place, but naw, maybe next time because these ladies need help. I will give the beach area props because they are very accessible, but even with that, you have to know what your people can handle.

Not a lot of people here on a sunny Monday afternoon, probably because it's super windy so it's…read moregreat for surfers, but not where I'd go to relax at the beach. The parking lot isn't far from the beach, but you walk down a sandy path which my 81 year old mom managed, but I'm worried about the walk back. It's sunny but cold. It was really hard to put a blanket down because the wind kept threatening to carry it away. This would be great on another day, but I don't know if it's ever not windy.

What? There is a jetty and there were SURFERS!? My first time seeing surfers in Washington ocean…read more I especially was surprised by the SOFT sand in addition to sand dollars and pretty rocks found. To my surprise I also saw Marram grass before walking onto the beach. You do need a Discovery Pass to get in. There were enough parking. Not sure about the bathrooms. It is close to Westport downtown area.

Not much here and nothing special to see except some signs and sculptures as tributes to Kurt…read moreCobain. Everything was covered in graffiti to intensify the grunginess. It's creepy under the bridge, so it's probably better for people who appreciate this type of vibe and views of the water. There's random goose poop throughout the park and under the bridge. I had to find out the hard way after my dog rubbed on some in the grass. Luckily, they have a big open garbage can here. The only parking is on the street in front of houses.

I really liked how this memorial park did not do too much with the bridge and kept true to what…read moreKurt Cobain likely sat by and saw when he would come here to find peace in solace, or inspiration in the scene. Couple of sculptures with descriptions that pay tribute to Kurt Cobain of what this place meant to him and I thought that air guitar stand was so funny. Mini hike that you can do through the woods, but I get scared bc I was by myself. So, I did not go in myself... but, this is a 3 minute walk away from the childhood home of Kurt Cobain, which you cannot enter because it is private property, but there is a description to read by the front of the fence gate. How cool it is to see the neighborhood that was origin of Kurt Cobain!

I was a little apprehensive at first glance but this trail/boardwalk was a shady and avian delight!…read more Park along the road before the gate. Walk about 8 minutes on a newly paved ashfalt road along side the airplane hangers. Eventually you find the chiseled wooden sign inviting you in. A beautiful and pleasant board walk for about 15 minutes which loops back. No restrooms or water fountains. Well maintained walk with lots of birds singing and flying above you.

The Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge is a hidden harbor gem. Accessed by way of Bowerman Field…read more(a small airport in Hoquiam), look for the information kiosk at the end of the airport road. There is limited parking available. From there, follow the paved road past the row of hangers until you come to the sign for Sandpiper Trail. From this point, you will be on an elevated boardwalk trail. You will pass through and be able to view multiple habitats along the way: Estuaries, open salt water, saltmarsh and mudflats. Take caution during the Fall and Winter due to slippery conditions when wet leaves cover the boardwalk! This is a "rest stop" for thousands of migratory birds. Some traveling from as far south as Argentina and some traveling as far north as the Artic. There are four major staging areas for shorebirds in North America and this is one of them. While you'll find the greatest concentration of migratory birds during the Spring, the refuge is worth visiting year round. The trail is surrounded by mostly Alder, Cottonwood & Willows and the dense thickets provide ample refuge for the birds. This is a great trail for all ages and capabilities with several places to stop, rest on benches & take in the beauty of the refuge.

The water is calmer and not quite as cold. Lots of shells and sand dollars and shore birds. People…read morebuild these giant structure out of wood. Great place for children to swim and play in the sand. There is a giant FAA building there. Be prepared for a long hike to the beach. You need the State Parks Pass. Lots of deer

August 21st, 2026 I…read moream camping for the summer as part of a mental health journey I am on and getting back to my old self. I booked online and the online unlike in the past apparently allowed me to book more than 8 days. The ranger (although not dressed or introduced himself as such) said I would only be able to stay a couple more days. I said that was fine and then the lady at the ranger station said that she would look into starting the refund and she would stop by my site before she got off to let me know about the progress. SHE DIDNT DO ANYTHING!! Then I get a notice saying I was basically breaking the law and i needed to see the ranger. so when I went down he explained it to me and told me that he would not be issuing a citation. then processed the refund and said because I paid with a card the money would immediately be put back onto my card. which was false! Then instead of the full amount that I would of had returned had the lady done her job like she said she would i received only half back and was told by the ranger that there is nothing he will do. when i called the reservation line she told me there was nothing she could do since i started the refund in the ranger station. so when i asked her due to the fact that the ranger didnt do what she said i was getting penalized and her exact word back to me was "yup". When I went back to the ranger station and explained my dissatisfaction he told me I could of done the refund myself. But why would I have if the lady said she would... isnt that part of her job to help with reservations and refunds? he then kept repeating the loss I took was cheaper than a ticket. as I told him not too nicely either I was upset as i walked back to pack up and leave I could hear him laughing at me even with the drive thru window closed and the door shut~! Now I am 40 years old and I have worked and take pride in customer service. These two were some of the worst examples of customer service that you could have working for you! please get back to me regarding this.

We stayed and camped here for 4 nights total leading up to the 4th of July. The park was mostly…read moreempty when we were there and overall was not too noisy. Most of the noise were children playing around during the day but most got very quiet once dark. The park is nice and well kept, this is a newer section that I stayed at. They do have an older side that is a bit more rugged and off grid. The new side spots have power and water. They do provide a sewer dump station which is out off the street. The power hookups had both 30 and 50 amp and it had 2 normal 120 plugs which is what I used to run things. Most of the sites are decent size, not all of them are leveled though, the one I was in was a bit steep and the one next to me even steeper and they had a trailer they had to fight to level. Some of the sites are easy pull thrus but only a few. I noticed at least one ADA site that also has concrete around the pit for those with disabilities. They also had several first come first serve sites. The new side also has a brand new bathroom which is pretty nice and it has multiple bathrooms multiple showers available all newer and upgraded. I am missing those as I am in the grayland state park now where nothing is very new and there seems to always be a line to use one of 2 toilets in the loop. The park is along the river and you can get to it very easy with a couple of trails they have. There is also a trail you can enjoy that goes along the river between it and the campground that is very green. As for staying connected to the world at this park.... you cant unless you bring Starlink, I was able to get pretty decent speeds with my starlink but it can be a challenge depending which site you get and how many trees are in line of site. I was in 2 different sites during my stay and one was easier than the other. None of the cellular networks were working from what I was able to see, T-Mobile was a dud for sure with SOS the whole time, the park wifi allows you to load a page or two for checkin but nothing other than that if you can even get it to connect. Overall it was a pleasant stay and a campground I would possibly consider again in the future. Its a bit more remote for those who need to be connected.