Burn Ban - Level 1

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

General

Start Date:

The dump station and select campsites maybe closed / water turned off starting January 10th due to freezing temperatures. Potable water supply will be available near the dump station. Check with park staff on campsite water status. 

 

Brick torpedo warehouse with military floats
Trees on shoreline of Rich Inlet
Torpedo Warehouse sideview
Torpedo warehouse interior military historic building
Picnic area, shoreline, bbq braziers, grass lawns

Manchester State Park

7767 E Hilldale Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98366

Manchester State Park is a year-round camping park with stunning views of the Puget Sound and an interesting military history, including the historic Torpedo Warehouse.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Metal Detecting 

Metal detecting is allowed but not on the beach. Visit the Metal Detecting webpage for more information. 

Activities

Image
decorative image

Beach Exploration

Winter Camping

Biking

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Crabbing

Fishing

Geocaching

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

Image
decorative icon

Kayaking

Metal Detecting

Image
decorative image

Paddleboarding

Scuba Diving

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

Image
decorative image

Firewood

Grill

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

Parking

Trailer Dump

Horseshoe Pits

Volleyball

Bike Trails

Hiking Trails

Park features

Field

Forest

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Viewpoint

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Metal Detecting 

Metal detecting is allowed but not on the beach. Visit the Metal Detecting webpage for more information. 

Map & visitor guide

47.576959975454, -122.55496323109

Located near Port Orchard on Rich Passage, Manchester State Park has wooded hiking trails and over 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline. Whether you're on a vacation excursion or just visiting for the day, you will find a delightful change of pace and an enjoyable escape into nature.

Camping 

The park has standard and partial hookup sites. All sites can be used for tents or RV's depending on site size. Each campground loop has a full restroom with showers. Hiker/biker campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also two Cascadia Marine Trail sites near the beach for those arriving by wind/human powered watercraft. 

Group camp

A group camp is available, which includes 12 RV hookup sites. The large grass area can be used for pitching tents. There is a private restroom with showers, a covered shelter and fire pit. Reservations available Apr. 1 – Oct. 31.

Day use and facilities

The day use area is a picturesque lawn area bordering the waterfront, rentable facilities and first-come, first-served picnic tables with barbecue braziers are available. An excellent venue for weddings, parties and company events, reserve the Torpedo Warehouse or picnic shelters, available Apr. 1 – Oct. 31. Outside reservation season the day-use facilities are first-come, first-served. Call park office for information.