Scenic Beach State Park

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110 reviews
Scenic Beach State Park

Quick Facts

Price

$10 - $30/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

50 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Allowed

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Scenic Beach State Park
$10.00 - $30.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Reviewers report a one-year state parks pass for $30 and a single-day parking/day-use fee of $10. Coin/token-operated showers and paid warm showers...
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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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"Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the scenic Hood Canal shoreline and Olympic Mountain views, private and well-maintained campsites, clean restrooms, and family-friendly amenities. Visitors highlight beach access for swimming, kayaking and tidepooling, plus short forested trails."

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Fees & Passes at Scenic Beach State Park

$10 - $30/night

Campsite fees

Prices verified December 14, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official Washington State Parks website.


Best Time to Camp at Scenic Beach State Park

Summer brings the best of everything: warm water for swimming, perfect conditions for paddling, and long sunny days to explore the shoreline. The shoulder seasons offer their own charm with occasional drizzle and overcast skies creating moody, peaceful atmospheres. Plan to arrive early during peak summer months when the park fills with families by midday, and always check the tide schedule—the beach experience changes dramatically between high and low tide, with the best exploring happening when the water retreats.

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.

Planning Tips

    About Scenic Beach State Park

    Tucked along Hood Canal's forested shoreline, Scenic Beach State Park lives up to its name with sweeping Olympic Mountain views and a peaceful rocky beach. Your campsite becomes a private woodland retreat, wrapped in towering trees and natural brush, while the water beckons just a short walk away—complete with coin showers, playgrounds, and picnic spots for the whole family.
    Mixed-use state park with tent and RV campsites and group facilities; day-use picnic areas and playgrounds.
    Weather and SeasonsSummer brings the best of everything: warm water for swimming, perfect conditions for paddling, and long sunny days to explore the shoreline. The shoulder seasons offer their own charm with occasional drizzle and overcast skies creating moody, peaceful atmospheres. Plan to arrive early during peak summer months when the park fills with families by midday, and always check the tide schedule—the beach experience changes dramatically between high and low tide, with the best exploring happening when the water retreats.
    Natural Features and SceneryThe park's rocky beach transforms with the tides, revealing hidden tide pools where curious crabs scuttle among the stones. Your campsite sits nestled in a cathedral of tall trees and dense brush, offering genuine privacy and seclusion. When you emerge from the forest, the sparkling waters of Hood Canal stretch before you with the Olympic Mountains rising majestically across the water—a view that kayakers and swimmers enjoy from water level. Short loop trails wind through the woods, perfect for morning coffee walks or evening strolls before sunset.
    Geological RegionShoreline on Hood Canal with views of the Olympic Mountains; forested Puget Sound shoreline.
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    Campsite details

    Total Campsites50 campsites

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    Tents
    Tents are allowed
    RV vehicles
    RV vehicles are allowed
    Primitive
    Primitive are not allowed
    Reservable
    Reservations are allowed

    Reservation PlatformsGoingToCamp (washington.goingtocamp.com) and Washington State Parks official site

    Accomodation available

    GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

    Amenities available

    Showers
    Picnic tables
    Cell phone service

    Activities you can enjoy

    Beach- and forest-oriented recreation including swimming, beachcombing, kayaking and short hiking loops. Views of the Olympic Mountains and opportunities for wildlife/tidepool observation.
    Hiking
    Short trails and loop walks (reviewers mention ~1–2 mile loop options). Trails down to the beach can be uneven and the final section to the shoreline may be steep or tricky for carrying gear (e.g., kayaks).
    Swimming
    Swimming from a rocky/pebble beach on Hood Canal; reviewers report water can be warm in summer and good for casual swimming.
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are allowed

    Hazards

    General hazardsUneven and sometimes unstable paths (shifted roots, stray rocks, oyster shells), rocky shoreline (water shoes recommended), tidal changes that reduce beach space, occasional late-night vehicles reported by reviewers, and isolated incidents of petty theft (firewood).

    Weather at Scenic Beach State Park

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    Good to know

    Common complaintsSite size and fit can be variable (some RV length issues reported; rangers mention ~33 ft max), playgrounds described as dated, showers require tokens and can be finicky, occasional reports of late-night vehicles/squatting and at least one report of stolen firewood. Beach is rocky which may limit barefoot use.

    Campground Map

    Scenic Beach State Park
    Driving directionsAccess via State Route 3 area; reviewers describe the park as about a 10-mile drive off Hwy 3.
    Reviewers note roughly a 2-hour drive from Seattle; access involves local roads off SR-3.
    Nearby places
    Seattle — ~2 hours by car (per reviewer)
    Seabeck — immediate/adjacent (park located in Seabeck).

    Reviews from booking and map sources

    4.5
    110 reviews
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    Top-Rated
    Scenic Beach State Park is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the scenic Hood Canal shoreline and Olympic Mountain views, private and well-maintained campsites, clean restrooms, and family-friendly amenities. Visitors highlight beach access for swimming, kayaking and tidepooling, plus short forested trails.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 110 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Panoramic views of the Olympics, clean restrooms and coin-operated showers, private and roomy campsites, picnic tables and playgrounds, easy beach access for kayaking and swimming, and good cell...
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    Based on 110 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Arrive early in summer—parking can fill by noon. Bring water shoes for the rocky beach, pack tokens for coin-operated showers (tokens reported 2/$1 or $0.50 per 3 minutes; sold at park entrance),...
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    Based on 110 reviews

    Camper Quotes

    "This place lives up to its name!"; "dry camping but great cell service"; "tokens are 2/$1 and each token is 3 mins."
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