Topographic map around Lower Oak Bay Campground
County Park ~2 hr from Seattle

Lower Oak Bay Campground

Small first-come county campground on an Oak Bay sand spit with beach access, fresh water, toilets, and a 30-foot vehicle maximum.

RV Sites
12
reported RV sites
Max Length
30 ft
Confirm the selected site
Hookups
None
dry camping
Surface
Mixed
site surface
Dump Station
Not available
Plan a separate dump stop
Reservation
Seasonal
Availability varies
Why Visit

Lower Oak Bay Campground

Lower Oak Bay Campground places dry campsites on a narrow shoreline setting beside a lagoon and Oak Bay. The current county facility page lists 12 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, plus fresh water, toilets, trash service, beach access, and a nearby boat ramp. Vehicles are limited to 30 feet. Camping is first-come from April 1 through October 31, with no reservations or site holding.

301 Portage Way, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
~2 hr from Seattle · 102 mi
Online reservation · First-come, first-served; no reservations or site holding
Check park website for day-use fees
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Campground Specs

Details that matter for your rig

Maneuverability
Reported moderate
Review the operator map for your loop
Cell Coverage
Not confirmed
Check your carrier map
Generators
Restricted
Designated hours only
Site Surface
Mixed
Check conditions at check-in
Dump Station
Not available
Plan a separate dump stop
Hookups
None
Bring full tanks
Things to Do

Activities at Lower Oak Bay Campground

🥾 Hiking 🎣 Fishing 🏊 Swimming 🚣 Kayaking 🏖️ Beach ⛵ Boating 🛝 Playground

On-site & nearby activities

  • Explore the shoreline
  • Watch shorebirds and marine traffic
  • Fish under current regulations
  • Launch a small boat nearby
  • Paddle when tides and weather allow
  • Visit Port Townsend
County Campground

Local parks, local character

The lower campground sits on a sand spit at Oak Bay, close to tidal water and a lagoon. Its exposed shoreline setting is quite different from the wooded electric sites at Upper Oak Bay just uphill.

Facilities

What's on-site

🚻
Toilets
Toilets
🚿
Showers
Not available
💧
Drinking Water
Available
🔥
Fire Pits
Listed as available
Fresh water, toilets, trash service, picnic tables, fire rings, beach access, and nearby boat ramp; no hookups, showers, or dump station.
Insider Knowledge

Site recommendations from the field

Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.

🗺️

The live county page lists 12 campsites; a newer brochure lists eight, so check the posted campground diagram and current open-site markers on arrival. Sites are first-come with a 30-foot vehicle maximum. The 2026 fee is $30 and ParkMobile is required.

Ready to book?

Plan your visit to Lower Oak Bay Campground

First-come, first-served; no reservations or site holding. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.

Camping rules
Information sourced from official park agencies and publicly available data. Conditions, fees, and availability change — verify details directly with the campground before your visit.