Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

General

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There is a higher-than-normal presence of ticks has been spotted on the island. Visitors are urged to take precautions when camping or hiking on the island. 

Two boats attached to the buoys on the waters of Hope Island State Park.
A visitor sitting on a rock enjoying the view of Hood Canal.
A visitor sitting on a rock below trees by the shore.
The rocky shoreline of Hope Island State Park.
Hope Island viewed from the water.

Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County

Mason, WA 98502

A hidden gem only reached by watercraft, Hope Island Marine State Park is a special place to those who live in the area. Visitors may explore the trails, catch a glimpse of seals in the water, watch eagles soar in the sky or have a picnic under historic fruit trees.

Rules

  • Dogs not Allowed
  • Fires not Allowed
  • Horses not Allowed
  • Boat-in Only

Garbage must be packed out when visitors leave. 

Open fires are not permitted on the island.

Dogs are not allowed on the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Winter Camping

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

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Shellfishing

Swimming

Amenities

Restrooms

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Buoys

Moorage

Picnic Tables

Interpretive Opportunities

Hiking Trails

Park features

Forest

Island

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs not Allowed
  • Fires not Allowed
  • Horses not Allowed
  • Boat-in Only

Garbage must be packed out when visitors leave. 

Open fires are not permitted on the island.

Dogs are not allowed on the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.

Map & visitor guide

47.18704987, -122.9286041

Hope Island is a boat-in only park located in the Squaxin Passage. Hike among the Douglas-fir, cedar and hemlock trees or watch the eagles and great blue heron snack on shellfish. 

Boating

Located in Mason County on Puget Sound, five buoys are provided. For information on moorage permits, visit the moorage permit page.

Picnic and day use facilities

The park provides unsheltered picnic tables for day-use visitors. Tables are available first come, first served. 

Camping

The park offers primitive campsites. In addition, there is one Cascade Marine Trail site available to canoers and kayakers only. All campsites are first come, first served. No water is available, but two vault toilets are provided.