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Harstine Island State Park
East Yates Road, Shelton, WA 98584
Harstine Island State Park is the perfect place to hike miles of forested trails through old growth forest. Enjoy the quiet beauty of the island while you discover nature's bounty.
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses not Allowed
Please help keep the park and surrounding islands beautiful by taking trash with you when you leave. Pack it in, pack it out!
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Activities
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Beach Exploration
Bird Watching
Boating
First Day Hike Events
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
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Kayaking
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Paddleboarding
Ranger Talk
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Shellfishing
Swimming
Tours
Volunteer
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Windsurfing
Amenities
Accessible Restrooms
Restrooms
Grill
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Boardwalk
Interpretive Opportunities
Hiking Trails
Park features
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Creek
Forest
Freshwater
Island
Mountain View
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Sandy Beach
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wetland
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses not Allowed
Please help keep the park and surrounding islands beautiful by taking trash with you when you leave. Pack it in, pack it out!
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Map & visitor guide
47.2653453, -122.8778674
Harstine Island State Park is the perfect spot for hiking, swimming, birdwatching and fishing. Upland trails include a slight incline, while the beach trail drops about 150ft in elevation.
This park is a short drive away from Jarrell Cove State Park, offering campers and day visitors a delightful place to explore.
Explore a unique trail
McMicken Island Marine State Park can be reached by foot from Harstine Island State Park. A Tombolo connects the two islands at low tide and creates a temporary trail for visitors to enjoy. It's not recommended to start your hike during an incoming tide.
Fun fact: a tombolo is a beach feature made of sand that connects two points. In this case, the tombolo connects Harstine Island with McMicken Island.
Getting to the tombolo
After parking in the main lot, walk to the beach and head south. The distance is approximately 1.65 miles to the beginning of the tombolo.
The tombolo is exposed at -1.0ft tide. Visitors should plan their arrival time to McMicken Island about one hour before low tide, or when the tide reads +2 feet. This provides enough time to explore the island. Plan to leave with the incoming tide, before the tombolo becomes inaccessible.
For any further questions regarding hiking to McMicken Island, please call Jarrell Cove State Park at (360) 426-9226.