Illahee State Park

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Illahee State Park

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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.13

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Based on 86 reviews

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"Reviewers consistently praise the park's scenic waterfront, trails through old-growth trees, clean restrooms, helpful ranger staff and good access for fishing/crabbing and small boats. Common negatives include close campsites with limited privacy, occasional loud or disruptive campers and steep stairs/trails to the beach."

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Best Time to Camp at Illahee State Park

The waterfront can kick up a refreshing breeze, so bring an extra layer for beach walks and dock fishing. Visit during the off-season for a quieter, more intimate experience with nature. At low tide, the beach transforms into a fascinating intertidal zone carpeted with shells and marine creatures—swimming is best saved for higher tides when the water covers the rocky shoreline.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

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    About Illahee State Park

    Nestled along Port Orchard Bay, Illahee State Park offers a perfect blend of towering forest and waterfront adventure. Follow trails through old-growth woods that lead down a steep hillside to a sandy beach where you can launch your boat, explore tide pools, or cast a line into Puget Sound. While the family-friendly campground keeps you close to your neighbors and the nearby road, you'll find well-maintained tent pads and picnic areas that serve as your basecamp for coastal exploration.
    A waterfront state park campground with sites suitable for tents and RVs; amenities support day-use activities and small-boat access.
    Weather and SeasonsThe waterfront can kick up a refreshing breeze, so bring an extra layer for beach walks and dock fishing. Visit during the off-season for a quieter, more intimate experience with nature. At low tide, the beach transforms into a fascinating intertidal zone carpeted with shells and marine creatures—swimming is best saved for higher tides when the water covers the rocky shoreline.
    Natural Features and SceneryAncient trees tower overhead as you wind down forested trails toward the sparkling waters of Port Orchard Bay. The park's dramatic topography takes you from dense woodland to a beach where oyster and clam shells crunch underfoot, revealing the rich marine life of Puget Sound. Whether you're beachcombing for treasures at low tide, watching herons fish from the dock, paddling your kayak along the shoreline, or dropping a line for salmon, the park's diverse ecosystems offer endless discovery.
    Geological RegionShoreline of Port Orchard Bay, Puget Sound
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    Amenities available

    Showers
    Fire rings
    Picnic tables
    Cell phone service
    Flush toilets

    Activities you can enjoy

    Illahee offers wooded hiking trails, a waterfront with beachcombing and shell/sea life viewing, a dock and boat launch for fishing and small-boat access, and opportunities for crabbing and wildlife viewing.
    Hiking
    Multiple trails through wooded, sometimes steep terrain and old-growth trees; access to the water via a short but steep trail with many stairs.
    Fishing
    Dock and boat launch are used for fishing and crabbing; reviewers reported crabbing and occasional salmon, flounder and other catches.
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are allowed
    • Some sites have fire pits and visitors report firewood is available on-site; specific park fire rules not provided in source material.
    • Quiet hours are Visitors report quiet hours are sometimes not enforced, with occasional late-night noise issues.

    Hazards

    General hazardsBeach surface heavily covered in oyster shells (sharp). Steep stairs/trail down to the water. Visitors report traffic noise from a road adjacent to higher-numbered sites, intermittent loud or late-night campers, and occasional unpleasant odors reported by some clammers (note: posted shellfish safety maps were not reported as indicating closure).

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    Common complaintsNoisy campers (especially on holiday weekends) with inconsistent enforcement of quiet hours, sites close together with limited privacy, traffic noise near some sites, and occasional issues noted with showers/amenities by a few reviewers. One reviewer reported a strong sewage-like smell when clamming (not corroborated by official safety map).

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    4.1
    86 reviews
    Satisfactory
    Satisfactory
    Illahee State Park is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers consistently praise the park's scenic waterfront, trails through old-growth trees, clean restrooms, helpful ranger staff and good access for fishing/crabbing and small boats. Common negatives include close campsites with limited privacy, occasional loud or disruptive campers and steep stairs/trails to the beach.
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    Based on 86 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Beautiful waterfront and old-growth woods, well-maintained bathrooms, friendly/helpful rangers, dock and boat launch for fishing and crabbing, family-friendly picnic areas and good trails.
    Based on 86 reviews

    Common Concerns

    Loud traffic noise from road near higher sites day and night; noisy campers partying past quiet hours with poor enforcement; sketchy showers; sites close together; campground could use tidying.[1][2]
    Based on 86 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Display a Discover Pass as required; expect steep stairs to the beach and bring warm/windproof layers; check tides for beach exploring; be prepared for limited site privacy and possible nighttime...
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    Based on 86 reviews

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    "magical"; "hidden gem"; "clean bathrooms"; "best camping site close to Seattle"
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