The most beautiful rocks on the beach only second to scenic beach park in seabeck. Near silverdale…read morebut both places get their rocks from the Olympic mountain range across Hood Canal. Great place to bring dogs for a romp in the beach which isn't very busy cause most of the park activities take place above the cliff. Camping. Playground .fields. Covered areas we used to make crafts in when in camp fire kids. Lots of old growth Madrona's woods

My review is based primarily on RV camping. We recently stayed at Kitsap Memorial State Park in our…read more25' fifth wheel. Some of the RV sites are very small (sites 1-3) but still easy to navigate a rig into it. We were in site 2 and we barely had much room for chairs outside. And we could literally reach over and touch site 3s RV. The other RV sites (4-8) are roomier but shorter. They are divided by a wooden fence so it felt like being in a corral. Only a few of the RV spots have sewer at the site., which was surprising since a lot of the state parks have soldered them closed. There is no main sewer dump (there used to be one but it is no longer working) but you are allowed to pull in and dump sewage in an empty site if one is open. The park itself is very well maintained but not much in the way of trails. There are several large grassy areas and a playground. The park is super easy to get to and the staff were very friendly. Definitely not my favorite for camping but it would do in a pinch when we just need a change of scenery.

Very nice lake to come with family & friends. It's a little rocky when you first walk into the lake…read moreso you might want to bring your water shoes. There's a couple of grills to cook on and a couple of picnic tables. If it's warm/hot weather make sure to be there early everyone will take all the good spots. Bring a blanket and chairs to sit on. And there's a gas station across the street. Just in case you forgot something they have a lot of stuff; Food, water, & floaties.

Full of pee. They have bathrooms, but people just pee in the water. Make sure to take a shower…read moreright away. The duck poop carries parasites. You will itch bad if you don't wash off. The drop off I. The swimming area is pretty gnarly. We didn't go last season because of work and Covid. They are usually Over crowded and parking can be a nightmare. Other wise it's a pretty nice spot. I like that they have real bathrooms not portable ones. They have a park and places you can picnic. Locals pull their boats up pretty close. Also people fish paddle board and Kayak

Cute park! Some of the play equipment is showing age and needs repair, but the kids love it. We are…read morethrilled the splash pad is (finally) opening up this summer (2024) so the kids can finally try it out. There's a great walking path and plenty of room for the kids to run and have a good time.

Amazing park and walking trail. They have two separate dog parks on for small and one for big dogs…read more They have two playgrounds one for toddlers and one for bigger children. They have a spray park which is currently under upgrades. This is all right next to the mccormick village set to open in summer of 2025.

Nice little park & trail!!…read more Perfect for a picnic, short dog walk, or a casual stroll. Has interesting features, topography, varied scenery, and fun wilderness facts posted throughout the park. The neat driftwood salmon on top of the hill is an interesting landmark and a benched viewpoint overlooking the entrance to the park. Overall score: 4.0 / 5.0

This place offers solitude. Although cars can be heard from Bond and other surrounding streets, the…read moretrees, the birds and the ponds are beautiful. There are different paths and plenty of benches to just sit, listen to nature. Very relaxing place. The paths are ADA accommadating.

My wife and I went camping here last weekend and Oh My Gosh was it beautiful!! I'm still adjusting…read moreto how populated camping in WA is, so put the campsite neighbors and noise aside this was a great spot! (It wasn't too noisy, and people respected quieter night hours). The beach is a quick 5-8 minute walk from the campground, depending on where your spot is. And there's also plenty of hiking paths around the peninsula! I think we clocked in at 1.5 miles, but it's kind of steep in parts. My favorite part about the campsite was the tree cover. There was always shade throughout the day, which kept the temp cooler. It also lightly rained for several hours Saturday afternoon and then again over night, but with all the trees our picnic table stayed mostly dry and our tent didn't get too soaked! Overall, very beautiful park and campground. I want to come back and experience this place again

Spent one night here recently. The winter (upper) loop was pretty good, not massive spaces but way…read morebigger than some with decent privacy on certain sites. We walked through the lower loop on our way back from the trail...closed for the season, but it looked even better, sites seemed bigger and more private overall. Beautiful trees and shade throughout. We took the battery and interpretive trails, nothing fantastic but still enjoyable with some nice bay views and little critters along the way. We ran into the campground host once who was very friendly and helpful. The day use area was good, with a large picnic building and lots of parking. Overall a nice, quiet stay and well-kept grounds.

I loved this place! Absolutely stunning trail. It's tucked away and you don't hear any cars going…read moreby to distract you. I went on a gorgeous sunny day for a trail run and was not disappointed. It really is gorgeous. The trail is tight and offers lots of turns and ups and down and be careful of the ruts sticking up so you don't trip. If you follow it down to the beach and stump house, it's steep. nothing crazy but let's just say I ran down but there was no way I was running back up lol. Oh and stay off Ridge trail. It's very over grown and closed due to a previous storm. I forgot I saw a hand written not on the trail sign and went on it later‍. I went March 5 2018 and it was closed then.

I have a tough time giving nature any less than 5 stars, ya know? I don't get a few of the other…read morereviews but maybe we are just out for different experiences. My two kiddos (8 and 4) and I were looking to get out of the house and into the woods for a bit so we came out to finally see this stump house. Parking is a small dirt lot on the side of the road. Cross over and there are marked trailheads. There are two trails down. One is sawmill trail which will take you all the way down to the beach (once closer to the beach the drop off is quite steep and trail very narrow.) and the other trail spits you out onto a gravel road. You can continue on the gravel road down to the beach or walk a hundred feet or so and take the sawmill trail. We took the gravel road down and I couldn't help but feel like I might be on private property because at the top of the trail it said to keep on trail because of private property. BUT once we got down we realized that yes, this road does take one to the private property but that it's permitted for park goers to use the road as well. One car came down as we were walking and parked to make their way down to the beach. There really isn't a dedicated area to park here, just a turn around spot so maybe plan to drop off if you go this route. And your car needs to be out an hour or two before sunset or you get locked in. There was a fellow yelling for the car owners as we were on our way back but they were nowhere to be found. Once you get down to the beach access point there is a detailed map to see the entire layout of the park and trails. You cross over a little bridge and to your right is the beach and to the left is the stump house. The access point was flooded so rain boots were a must. The water and mud was about ankle deep in the more shallow areas. It's doable. Don't let a little water stop you. From the bridge we went left in search of the stump house and found it in about five minutes of walking the trail. A cute little stump, hollowed and some fixings nailed up to make it took like a home. Inside there's a book to sign your name and maybe add a quote or story. Also, a treasure box to leave something behind. It was a really cool spot for the kids. We headed back after this as it was getting late. So I cannot speak for the beach area. We'll get to that next time. We took the trailhead to the left this time. There's an old, gutted house that's surely to fall to pieces soon at the head of the trail. This trail is extremely steep and while it was more serene than the gravel road it was a workout. Overall, it's a great little hike for the entire family. We even saw a bald eagle. Note: there are no restrooms or running water.

Great nature park with lots of trails and places to walk, run, or bike. There are two parts, one is…read moreacross the street with parking and an area with a slight waterfront scenic trail to a picnic bench view. The other is across the main road near the forest with a larger parking lot. Parking is limited at both lots on a busy day, so come prepared to check both lots. There is a port-a-potty at the entrance. I was surprised to see so many mountain bikers out, it seems most popular at this park. Be aware if you're coming for a walk or a run, many of the bikers don't alert when they're coming up to you to pass. It's clean and the trails are away from the road, so you can really submerge into nature on your walk. It's all mud, so come with good shoes after a rain storm or on a wet day. Definitely going to come back and check out more of the side trails!

I've been here once via the Argosy and once via private boat. Its a pretty big island with lots of…read morehiking trails and a great place to go camping. I've attended the dinner show before too and found it to be moderately entertaining, but pricey and not the best for vegetarians. I hope to try running the trails on my next visit. Since I don't own a boat personally I might try taking the argosy over and camping on my own sometime in the future, which does seem like it might be an easy way to get in a sort of back packing type trip if you camp on the opposite side of the island from where it docks. Seems like lots of people camping here enjoy crabbing which can be done off the shore with pots. I love the idea of being able to camp on an island, although it is a challenge to have to get all your supplies to shore without getting too wet. I don't really like having to step in the water and I saw a small snake in the driftwood and I am terrified of snakes. There are also a large amount of raccoons which were not too bothersome. I do enjoy that you don't have to pack out your trash, and there are bathrooms available. Some of the bathrooms even have pay showers, which were surprisingly warm and nice after a few days of being on an island. It does seem like the rangers are constantly coming by, they do provide some helpful information but it does start to feel intrusive after awhile. In case you were wondering it is not okay to take your beer with you to the bathroom.

Sure there are a lot of coons but I was never worried about the safety of my little kids. Sure…read morethey keep a bit of a tight leash on the campers but I didn't find it obtrusive. Great park, great beach at low tide on the west side, interesting history. I love coming here.