Belfair State Park, a Washington park located near Bremerton, Gig Harbor and Port Orchard

BELFAIR STATE PARK

BELFAIR STATE PARK
3151 NE State Route 300
Belfair, Washington 98528

Reservations: 888-226-7688

Belfair State Park is a 63-acre, year-round camping park on 3,720 feet of saltwater shoreline at the southern end of Hood Canal in western Washington. It is noted for its saltwater tide flats, wetlands with wind-blown beach grasses and pleasant areas for beach walking and saltwater swimming. The park features swimming, wading, shellfish harvesting, over 3,000 feet of freshwater shoreline and 3,700 feet of saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal.

Park hours/updates:

Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.

The park is open year round for camping and day use.

Camping:Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.Check-out time, 1 p.m.Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Nature of the Area

Environmental FeaturesPhysical Features Plant LifeSpecialThe park has primarily coniferous forest and marshlands on Hood Canal, with streams, tidelands and wetlands.

History of the Area

Long ago the site was a central meeting place for generations of Indians. The Skokomish tribe used the area as a campsite and for gathering shellfish. The area was later used as a log dump before officially becoming a state park in 1952. The park is named for the town of Belfair.

Camping

The park has 137 standard tent sites, 47 utility sites, four restrooms (two ADA), eight showers (two ADA) and one dump station. The park has three camp loops.

The main loop is open year-round and has 19 full hookup utility sites and 46 standard sites. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability).

The beach loop is open year round and has 28 full hookup utility sites and 16 standard sites. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability).

The tree loop, open mid-May through mid-September, has 74 standard sites. Tree loop has a size restriction and cannot accommodate trailers over 18 feet or motor homes over 25 feet.

Park Store

A small store and fast-food restaurant are across the street from the park. The town of Belfair, three miles away, has supermarkets, hardware store, giftshops and restaurants.

Boats and RVs

Leavenworth Outfitters.com Outdoor Center - Leavenworth, WABoat Rentals

We want to share the nature and adventure of river rafting, kayaking, cross country skiing and snoeshoeing in the beautiful Cascade Mountains of Washington State with our honored guests.

Web Site: leavenworthoutfitters.com

94 miles from park*

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Picnicking

The park has a kitchen shelter with no electricity, available first-come, first-served. The park has two sheltered and 130 unsheltered picnic tables. Braziers and ADA picnic tables are available. The day-use area is very level and has ADA restroom facilities and beach access. There is a large playing field for sports, and a play area for children is nearby.

Nature Programs

The park offers interpretive displays on shellfish, water quality and the life cycle of salmon.

Area Attractions

One multi-purpose grass area may be used for softball, soccer or football. The park is situated on the warm saltwater beaches of Hood Canal. A bathhouse is nearby. An open field near Hood Canal is popular for kite flying.

A state fishing license is required to fish Big Mission and Little Mission creeks, and a state saltwater license is is required for craband oyster harvesting and fishing. The area is currently closed to clam harvesting because of pollution.

The Department of Natural Resources Tahuya Multiple Use Area is nearby, with trails for motorcycles, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles. There are several golf courses in the area.

Gathering firewood is not allowed, but firewood is for sale in the park.

Things To Do in the Area

Gig Harbor Rent-A-Boat Charters, LLC - Gig Harbor, WABoating

Take command and be the Skipper Rent one of our Larson powerboats by the hour or the entire day. Take in the scenery or zip around the sound in a speedboat, deck boat, or cruiser. If you don't have the need for speed rent one of our Kayaks, Canoes or Pedal Boats. You can enjoy the scenery at your pace. Whatever your desire may be here at Gig Harbor you will make memories that will last a lifetime.

Web Site: gigharborrentaboat.com

14.9 miles from park*

Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival - Rollingbay, WAArts/Cultural/Drama

Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival is a family-focused music event organized by volunteers. The festival brings diverse music to the community, raising funds for local charities, this year PAWs of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap.

Web Site: BainbridgeBluegrass.org

21.3 miles from park*

Leavenworth Outfitters.com Outdoor Center - Leavenworth, WAFamily Outting

We want to share the nature and adventure of river rafting, kayaking, cross country skiing and snoeshoeing in the beautiful Cascade Mountains of Washington State with our honored guests.

Web Site: leavenworthoutfitters.com

94 miles from park*

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

June 10 incorrect information

Arrived at Belfair St. Park at noon Thursday 9.June.2016. Spoke to male black-bearded ranger about reservation for next week and found that desired camping site was open. Ranger stated that online reservation could be made at no cost and via phone reservation was $10. Not correct; I wish he would have just taken my money at the time without the additional delay and cost but apparently this easy process is not possible or something. This seems not only silly but actually increases my tent site cost over 50%. Whoever designed this system uses quite sophisticated arithmetic gymnastics to increase the cost of camping in a state park. Quite discouraging really. Seems that a potential patron cannot arrive at a park, find availability of a campsite/tent site and pay cash for it then and there for a future date. What a system...

June 8 by Molly Byrd

Our family and friends had a great time as always as we camped for the weekend.I was very upset at the fact of the one car per spot we had more than enough room for 2 cars but were told no.I can see that rul in the very smal camp sites but not in the larger ones that was tuff as there is very little parking in the park..

November 12 another fav by Jim&Jenni B.

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Directions

Located three miles west of Belfair, Wash. in Mason County.

Park address:3151 NE State Route 300Belfair, WA 98528

From I-5 in Tacoma:Take SR 16 west across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and travel approximately 27 miles toward Bremerton and Belfair. After the Port Orchard exits, the highway merges into three lanes. Exit from the left lane to Belfair on SR 3 south. Turn left at the traffic signal and take SR 3 south approximately eight miles to Belfair. Turn right at the signal just after Safeway and follow SR 300 approximately three miles to park entrance.

From Bremerton and the Bremerton-Seattle ferry:Take Hwy. 304 to Hwy. 3 south, approximately 15 miles, to Belfair. Turn right at the signal just after the Safeway, and follow SR 300 approximately three miles to park entrance.

From I-5 in Olympia:Take Hwy. 8 west approximately six miles to Hwy. 101 north, and follow Hwy. 101 11 miles to Shelton. In Shelton, exit at sign marking Hwy. 3 north and proceed 26 miles to Belfair. Turn left at the signal next to Safeway, and follow SR 300 approximately three miles to park entrance.