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BELFAIR STATE PARK
BELFAIR STATE PARK
3151 NE State Route 300
Belfair, Washington   98528
(lat:47.43 lon:-122.8786) map location

Phone: 360-275-0668
Reservations: 888-226-7688
Belfair State Park is a 94-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.
Nature of the Area
The 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.
Passes
A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to Washington state parks for day use. For more information about the Discover Pass and exemptions, please visit the Discover Pass web page.
Cabins
There are reservable cabins, located in the main loop and in the day-use area.
Camping
The park has standard campsites, full-hookup sites, primitive sites, one marine trail site, restrooms , showers and one dump station.
Campground Map (pdf)
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.



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.
Trails
1. Theler Wetlands Nature Preserve Trail: This 3-mile trail offers a flat, easy walk through the wetland area of Belfair State Park with views of wildlife and native plants.

2. Hood Canal Loop Trail: A moderate difficulty level hike that takes you around the park's perimeter offering stunning views over Hood Canal and Olympic Mountains.

3. Sweetwater Creek Trails: These trails are perfect for birdwatchers as they wind along Sweetwater creek providing opportunities to spot various species in their natural habitat.

4. North Shore Road Hiking Pathway: An ideal path for family hikes or bike rides, this pathway runs parallel to North Shore road within the state park boundaries featuring scenic forested areas on one side and waterfront vistas on another side.

5. Tidal Marsh Overlook Boardwalks: Short boardwalk paths leading towards tidal marsh overlook points where visitors can observe marine life during low tide periods.

6. Beachfront Walking Paths: Easy walking routes running alongside beachfront allowing hikers an opportunity to enjoy panoramic sea view while strolling at leisurely pace.

7. Campground Trails: Network of short hiking trails connecting different campgrounds inside Belfair State Park making it convenient for camping enthusiasts who wish explore surrounding nature without straying too far from their campsites.

8. Interpretive Forest Walkways: Guided pathways winding through dense forests showcasing diverse flora & fauna found within Washington's temperate rainforest ecosystem; informative signboards placed strategically provide interesting insights about local ecology.

9. Wildlife Observation Decks: Elevated platforms accessible via small footpaths designed specifically for observing birds, mammals & other creatures inhabiting nearby woods.

10. Fitness Track: Paved loop track suitable both jogging/walking located near main entrance equipped exercise stations promoting healthy outdoor activities among visitors.
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.

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.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
June 10 incorrect information
park review stars; one to five 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
park review stars; one to five 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.
park review stars; one to five
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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.

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