Penrose Point State Park campground
State Park ~1 hr 30 min from Seattle

Penrose Point State Park

Forested Puget Sound marine park on the Key Peninsula with ~82 campsites (no hookups, 35 ft max), 2 miles of hiking trails, and saltwater coves.

RV Sites
82
total sites
Max Length
35 ft
dry camping
Hookups
None
dry camping
Surface
Gravel
site surface
Dump Station
On-site
Available to all registered campers
Reservation
6 mo.
books out fast
Why Visit

Penrose Point State Park

Penrose Point is a 237-acre marine park on the southern Key Peninsula with nearly 2 miles of Puget Sound shoreline and 2.5 miles of old-growth forest trails. About 82 RV-friendly sites have no hookups but access three central bathhouses, a dump station, potable water, and fire pits. The park's two sheltered coves — one saltwater, one freshwater — offer calm kayaking and swimming. Joemma Beach State Park is just 5 miles south via boat for a full-day paddle destination.

321 158th Ave SW, Lakebay, WA 98349
~1 hr 30 min from Seattle (90 mi)
Online reservation · Reserving 6 months in advance
Discover Pass required
Campground Specs

Details that matter for your rig

Maneuverability
Moderate
Some tight turns — manageable
Cell Coverage
Spotty
Download maps before you go
Generators
Restricted
Designated hours only
Site Surface
Gravel
Check conditions at check-in
Dump Station
On-site
Available to all registered campers
Hookups
None
Bring full tanks
Things to Do

Activities at Penrose Point State Park

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

On-site & nearby activities

  • Deadman's Cove Trail (2 mi easy loop)
  • Saltwater swimming in sheltered cove
  • Kayaking and fishing on Puget Sound
  • Tide pool and beachcombing
  • Picknicking on bluff overlooking water
  • Hiking old-growth forest trails
State Park

Washington State Parks — built for exploration

Penrose Point State Park occupies a forested point jutting into Mayo Cove on southern Puget Sound, protecting one of the most pristine small bays remaining in the Puget Sound basin. The park's 1.5 miles of shoreline ranges from rocky intertidal zones to protected sandy coves, creating a mosaic of marine habitat types that supports exceptional diversity of shorebirds, waterfowl, and marine mammals. Mayo Cove's protected waters serve as an informal marine reserve, with little powerboat traffic allowing kelp beds, eelgrass, and juvenile fish populations to thrive at levels rarely seen in accessible southern Puget Sound.

Facilities

What's on-site

🚻
Toilets
Flush toilets
🚿
Showers
Available
💧
Drinking Water
Available
🔥
Fire Pits
Every site
Flush toilets, showers, and drinking water are all on site. Every site includes a fire pit.
Insider Knowledge

Site recommendations from the field

Sourced from first-hand visits, park ranger notes, and RV community reports. Updated when conditions change.

🗺️

Driftwood Loop sites closest to the beach fill first and offer the best tidal flat access — excellent for shellfish harvesting at low tide. Maple Loop sites are shadier, more private, and better for hot summer days. Sites 14–30 are the most level for RVs. The long waterfront walkway makes this a great evening stroll park. The shallow bay in front of camp drains significantly at low tide — worth checking tide charts.

Logistics

Nearest services

📍 Nearest TownLakebay, WA
⛽ Gas Station5 mi
🛒 Grocery Store8 mi
🏪 Costco30 mi
☕ Starbucks15 mi
🏕️ Nearest State Park5 mi

Stock up in Lakebay, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.

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