The park features a unique 'kitchen shelter' built during the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era, often used for community gatherings.
The shoreline serves as a productive habitat for hardshell clams and oysters, making it a popular destination for recreational harvesting.
The park's location offers a direct, unobstructed view across Hood Canal toward the Olympic Mountains.
Kitsap Memorial State Park is a 65-acre marine-oriented park situated on the shores of Hood Canal. It features 1,790 feet of saltwater shoreline, renowned for its extensive tide pools and mudflats during low tide. The park provides camping facilities, including standard sites, partial utility sites, and a kitchen shelter for group gatherings. A boat launch is available for access to the canal's fishing and shellfishing opportunities. Visitors frequently spot harbor seals and various species of seabirds along the beach. The park is managed by Washington State Parks and maintains a heavily forested landscape with native conifers.
The shoreline at sunset, capturing the Olympic Mountain range silhouette across the Hood Canal.
Check local tide charts before visiting to ensure you arrive during low tide for optimal tide pool exploration.
Bring water shoes or boots, as the beach is rocky and can be slippery.
Secure a Discover Pass for vehicle access, as required by Washington State Parks.
Attempting to harvest shellfish without first checking the Washington Department of Health biotoxin alerts for Hood Canal.
Practice 'Leave No Trace' principles; do not disturb marine life or remove protected tide pool organisms.
