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    Harry S.

    The camp sites at Scenic Beach State Park were very spacious and were well separated by bushes and trees, providing a decent level of privacy. As a state park, there are modern amenities including flushing toilets and token-operated shower facilities. Our sites were clean, well groomed, and ready for summer adventures. As we checked in at the gate, we were able to buy firewood at the same time. The price was very reasonable and it was very convenient. In a short drive, we were at our assigned campsite. The campsites are not adjacent to the beach but it was close enough to walk. We enjoyed playing cards by the campfire, taking our walks, biking around the entire park, and enjoying being isolated in nature. We could not find trees that were suitable for hammocks, however, and I was disappointed but it is impossible to expect perfectly situated trees at every campsite. We brought our paddle boards but when we checked out the beach, we found the access to be a bit difficult for us. The rocks together with the distance from the parking lot to the beach discouraged us from paddle boarding for this camping trip. However, we did enjoy playing at the beach and watching a few people on their paddle boards. All in all, we would love to come back and try a different spot!

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    E63driverlv G.

    Pretty clean place overall but also seems like a nanny park for sure. The beach access area is not very big nor wide With lots of little flying bugs decomposing the seaweed on the rocky shore. Private beach on both sides with stern warning signs that you'll be fine with trespassing if you go past the signs. Everywhere a sign! The walk down and back up like the sign say are very steep and there is no place to rinse your feet at the bottom. Most people were very friendly but there was a couple people with their dogs that oddly were not..

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    Judi J.

    Beautiful place to camp, amazing view. Big Sites with drive through parking that made some sites very private. Campsite map posted in photos to help you pick out campsite. Beach view of water and the Olympic mountains, the beach is made up of grapefruit-sized rocks, stable shoes made walking easier.

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    Sandra S.

    Beautiful State Park, but extremely noisy. We encountered people with their dogs off leash, So we had to ask for the park hosts to enforce the off leash rules.

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    Skylar T.

    What a lovely play area for a nice sunny afternoon with the family!! There is a small entrance fee to get inside the park and to get to the beach you need to walk through a nice campground/pic nick area and down a few steps. We weren't used to all the rocks and shells, but luckily my kids were wearing crocs shoes. It was a quiet afternoon and my kids enjoyed skipping rocks on the water, soaking their feet and looking for sea shells.

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    Jon O.

    Absolutely the best view in the state. If you camp here you will see all sprts of wild life. Deer, rabbits, coyotes, bobcats and more. The water is refreshingly chill top

    Erin H.

    We did some winter camping here this January, we were the only ones camping, but there were still some day users walking around the loop. Like others have mentioned, huge park, playgrounds, day use parking. The beach was beautiful, oyster harvesting was closed but you can see them and expended shells scattered all along the beach. The campsites were great, clean, 2 restroom buildings that I could see (the upper half of the camp sites were closed off for the winter). The restrooms were bright and clean! The water was shut off for the winter but very accessible from our sites. The park ranger was very friendly, checked in on us after we first arrived. He even delivered the fire wood we bought from him, and the bundles (boxes) we quite large in the winter season! Loved it! We'll be back!

    Kristen G.

    Come to Kitsap County and check out this place! The only downfall to this specacular park is the $10 fee. Other than that- there's campgrounds with water views, trails, volleyball pit, TONS of picnic tables with little grills handy. I have memories from here that were started as a little girl and have only gotten better as I have grown. Whether you come for a group function, a casual volleyball game or even a swim in the lovely puget sound-you're sure to leave with at least a few memories :) The bathrooms are clean and well maintained-coined showers which you can purchase at the ranger station!

    Lisa B.

    It's somewhat of a bummer that the campsites don't overlook or even view the water. But the park itself is great, there is a HUGE beach and it basically sits at the bottom of the Olympics so you get an stunning view to look at. The campsites were OK- there were some sketchy campers there... I think they may have been living there maybe? But other than that it was clean and noone really bothered us(we had a large group of people for a weekend and I would assume we were fairly loud but the campsites are spread apart pretty well so it wasn't bad).

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    Sophal H.

    Stunning view and great area to hang out and play. The beach is fine if you do not mind rocks and shells instead of your traditional sands. There really isn't much to do besides camping, oyster shucking, setting up volley balls or if you have kids, there is a playground there. Other than that, if you want to sit there and skip rocks, it is a great place to go and it's not that far of a drive like most places in Kitsap county. You do have to pay to get into the lot if you do not have a Discover Pass.

    Nice view from scenic state park
    Sam M.

    We checked this beach out on a Sunday morning. Pictures don't do this park justice, it's well worth a visit. Plenty of Picnic tables, covered picnic areas available. Clean bathrooms are available. Day pass is $10.00 Dollars. The views are beautiful.

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    Very beautiful views. There is a 15-minute grace period to park and check out then $10 for the day. Must visit

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    Good place to get away from everything, just bring the supplies you need and please pick up after yourself!!

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    Beautiful, quiet. Camping area, kayaking, paddle boarding, great for families. Park fee.

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    Best view of the "Brothers"... well maintained restrooms and play equipment. Ample parking with beach access.

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    Review Highlights - Scenic Beach State Park

    If you plan to park in the main lot and explore, you need a discovery pass ($40?) or pay the day fee ($10.) If you are checking into a campsite, one cars entry is included.

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    Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve

    Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve

    3.7(7 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    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.

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    Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve - Stump house.

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    6.5 mi

    I was staying on the peninsula for work. However, I had the later shift, so I had time to explore…read moreduring the day. Searching for waterfalls with easy access, I found Rocky Brook Falls! A few minutes drive off of 101 in Brinnon, WA you'll find Rocky Brook Falls. Across the street are a few parking spots, but beware that side is private property and there are a bunch of no trespassing signs. The entrance to the trail was not obvious to me. So I took some photos showing the path. But it's a short walk to the falls, which by the way, was a lot larger than I thought it would be! You will have to climb over some boulders to access the pool at the base of the falls, so just be aware of that. I came on a summer weekday, so there was only another couple with their dog there. You practically had the place to yourself! It has been one of the dryer summers, so I imagine after a good rainfall, the falls would be roaring and serene. Also note, there are no bathroom facilities and no cell service in the immediate area.

    What an easy hike to an unpopulated waterfall with wading, swimming, and jumping options. I don't…read morethink it gets better than this for a hidden treasure. I highly recommend. Bring some Keens or other water shoes as you have to scrabble over some larger boulders at the edge of the pool - but to keep it real, I wore flip flops. There is a dirt parking lot on left side . Cross over the road and hike the trail on the right side.

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    Anderson Landing Preserve

    Anderson Landing Preserve

    4.8(4 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Minimal parking. A couple gorgeous viewpoints and beach access. Switchbacks and a few steep hills…read moremay be tough for those that have physical challenges. Paths are not well marked but we took a picture of the map ahead of time to help when we were unsure. Many fellow hikers brought furry friends on leashes with them. Definitely worth the trip for the views, trees, water and beach.

    Beautiful scenery, fairly easy hike. Surrounded completely by forest, and greenery, even though…read morethere's a community of homes on the other side, you can't even tell. The forest really keeps the sun out, dress in layers. There are breathtaking viewpoints and benches along the way to sit and rest, or just be one with nature. One viewpoint from the trail overlooking the water is not secured, and the edge is steep so be careful when taking photos/especially selfies, by not getting too close to the edge, one can easily slip/fall. The trail goes up then presumably down, but we didn't go all the way down to the beach, as we didn't know where the rest of the trail was leading until after we hiked back to our car...maybe next time. Otherwise, get in touch with nature with this hidden find! ***This lot/trailhead is quite secluded... Please be aware of your surroundings. We were visiting from out of state so are usually hyper-aware when visiting new places. I will note that upon getting back to our car, there was a suspicious car in the parking area, people probably up to no good, (there are warning signs on the map signs that these places are drug free zones) because the occupants of the car didn't get out, they began laughing hysterically when they realized we arrived, acknowledged us and then quickly left the lot.***

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    Anderson Landing Preserve - Beach access

    Beach access

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    Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

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    4.6(63 reviews)
    37.1 mi

    Genuinely impressed by this campground. I wasn't expecting anything amazing but I was blown away…read more First off it is very clean and well maintained. The camp sites are quite large with lots of trees. Bathrooms and showers are nice. Maybe the pay function of the showers was broken when I visited, but showers were free. You can hear the waves crashing at the beach from the campground. Close drive to Port Angeles. One of my favorite campgrounds in the area.

    Beautiful refuge! Really a bit of everything here: trails, campground, views, a sandy trail to a…read morelighthouse, and loads of wildlife to take in as you roam. We didn't stay overnight here, but we did wander much of the grounds and a few trails. We saw deer as we entered, as well as at the start of the trail. Perhaps my favorite deer related encounter however was seeing all the deer tracks on the beach...so cool. We also spotted 2 bald eagles perched on the bluff high above the beach monitoring the waters below. We didn't take the spit all the way to the lighthouse, but did some bird watching along the way as we wandered that direction. It's really a lovely place to hike while taking in beautiful coastal views and spotting animals enjoying their home. Plenty of parking at the main entrance, as well as at various trailheads. Entrance costs $3 or a valid pass.

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    Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge - Walked to the lighthouse, 11 miles round trip

    Walked to the lighthouse, 11 miles round trip

    Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge - Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

    Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

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    3.8(28 reviews)
    14.9 mi

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