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Cama Beach State Park
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Cama Beach State Park
1880 S. West Camano Drive
Camano Island, Washington 98282
Phone: 360-387-1550
Reservations: 360-387-1550
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| State Park Overview: |
| Cama Beach State Park is on the southwest shore of Camano Island facing Saratoga Passage. Cama Beach offers visitors a chance to step back in time to a 1930s-era Puget Sound fishing resort complete with waterfront cedar cabins and bungalows. These have been refurbished, with modern conveniences added, and are available for rent year round to individuals and groups.
Within a 90-minute drive of Seattle, Cama Beach offers day and overnight visitors alike a "time capsule" experience. The historic fishing resort was a favorite summer getaway for families for more than 50 years. The area, used for centuries by Native Americans for fishing and hunting, looks out on sweeping views of the Sound, with Whidbey Island and the Olympic Mountains beyond.
Cama Beach celebrated its grand opening on June 21. The park is open year round. The welcome center will be open 9 a.m. 5 p.m. daily. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| * Forested land * Lakes * Freshwater Marsh * Coniferous * Deciduous
* Puget Sound * Streams * Tidelands * Wetlands |
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| History of the Area: |
| For centuries, Native American people fished and hunted in the area. Starting in the mid-1800s, the region was used for logging. In the early 20th century, the island became more accessible with the advent of the automobile and a bridge between Camano Island and the mainland. Cottages and fishing resorts were built. Between 1934 and 1989, Muriel and Lee Risk operated a fishing resort at Cama. The Risk daughters took over the property in 1990, and shortly thereafter, discussions began about turning the property into a park.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission began acquiring land through a combination of family donation and sale in 1994.
The vision of the park is to offer visitors a restful and relaxing getaway where they also can learn about tribal cultures and Native people?s presence on the land. It is also about wooden boat building and maritime culture through the Center for Wooden Boats. Retreat and dining facilities are planned for the future. |
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|  | The James House - Port Townsend, WA
This grand 1889 Victorian mansion sits on the bluff with sweeping views of Port Townsend Bay, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. This award winning inn is beautifully maintained inside and out.
Price Range: $125 - $250
Web Site: http://www.jameshouse.com |
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| Summer of 2008 will feature classes in boating and boat-building with the Center for Wooden Boats, a tenant of the park. Also in summer of 2008, State Parks volunteers and staff will present programs three times weekly.
On Wednesdays at 1 p.m. there will be a Heritage Series featuring nature journaling, geology beach walks, crafts and skills from an earlier era. Fridays at 7:30 p.m., a campfire program series will be offered, and programs for kids and families will be available on Saturdays. Throughout the summer, informal beach walks and bird walks with experts will be offered. Contact the park directly for more information on these programs.
Future program plans for beyond 2008 include cultural education, quilting, writing, photography and more. |
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| While at Cama Beach, you can explore the expansive shoreline, gaze at beautiful sunsets, view an array of wildlife, hike or bike the area?s 15 miles of trail and take in a boating workshop with the Center for Wooden Boats. Or just relax in a cozy historic cabin that offers the best of both worlds ? the feel of earlier times and the ease of modern conveniences.
Cama Beach State Park is set in a spectacular, 433-acre waterfront location against a forested backdrop. It is connected by a mile-long trail to Camano Island State Park, a 134-acre camping park. Both parks are open for day use or overnight stays year round.
Other activities available include:
* Boating (boat rental) * Crabbing * Diving * Fishing * Swimming
* Bird watching * Interpretive activities * Wildlife viewing * Two horseshoe pits * One fire circle (not sheltered)
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| Cama Beach State Park is at 1880 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island. The park is west of Stanwood and approximately 19 miles from the freeway.
To get there, take Exit 212 off I-5. Turn west on State Route 532 and drive 5.75 miles toward Stanwood/Camano Island. Once in Stanwood, continue west 4.5 miles to ?Y? junction of East Camano and North Camano drives. Bear left onto East Camano Drive, which becomes Elger Bay Road. Just after Elger Bay Grocery, take a right onto Mountain View Drive. At the top of the hill, follow the road as it curves to the right and becomes West Camano Drive. The park entrance is approximately 1/2 mile beyond the curve and is on the left. Enter the gate on the right just inside the entrance and proceed to the park welcome station. |
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