Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
General
Start Date:
The Penrose Point Trail will be closed until further notice due to dangerous hill erosion on a portion of the trail. A trail reroute has been planned to circumnavigate this area of the trail.
Penrose Point State Park
321 158th Avenue SW, Lakebay, WA 98349
Penrose Point State park is a richly forested, 237-acre marine park on the shores of Puget Sound. This park features nearly two miles of saltwater shoreline, shady campsites and plentiful crabbing and shellfishing.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
The campground is currently closed for repairs and will reopen Aug. 9.
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.
There is no designated swim area at this park.
Activities
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Beach Exploration
Winter Camping
Biking
Bird Watching
Camping
Crabbing
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Interpretive Activities
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Kayaking
Metal Detecting
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Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
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Shellfishing
Swimming
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Accessible Restrooms
ADA Buildings
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Recycling
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
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Firewood
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Buoys
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Dock
Moorage
Pumpout
Grill
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Trailer Dump
Horseshoe Pits
Hiking Trails
Park features
Forest
Saltwater
Sandy Beach
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
The campground is currently closed for repairs and will reopen Aug. 9.
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.
There is no designated swim area at this park.
Map & visitor guide
47.2577, -122.7485
Picnic and day use
A spacious day-use area at the beach features a large lawn, a small picnic shelter without electricity, picnic tables, braziers and a restroom. Another picnic area is located near the dock and has tables, braziers and a fire ring with benches. All picnic tables and shelters are first come, first served.
Camping
There are 82 standard campsites, one hiker/biker site and one Cascadia Marine Trail (PDF 1.1MB) campsite. A dump station, restrooms and showers are located nearby. All sites are in shade or partial shade. Most campsites have vehicle parking with 35 feet of space. Be aware, the park roads are narrow and winding.
The group camp has a capacity limit of 50 people in tents or RVs, and includes three picnic tables, a fire ring with benches, water and a vault toilet.
Boating
Boat launch
The nearest public boat launch is located in the town of Home, three miles from the park.
Moorage
There are 270 feet of moorage available and eight moorage buoys. Moorage fees are charged year round for docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Moorage is located at Latitude: 47º 15' 53" N (47.2647) Longitude: 122º 44' 38.99" W (-122.7441).
Pumpout
Penrose Point has an accessible EMP Sani-Sailor pumpout that's open 24 hours a day except during extreme low tides. A slip is available for vessels up to 30 feet long to use the pumpout. A stationary pumpout and Porta-Potty dump station are available year round on the floating dock.
The pumpout is located at Latitude: 47° 15' 30.31" (47.25842) Longitude: 122° 45' 10.13" (-122.75281).
Fishing
A mile from the park is Bay Lake, a popular trout fishing spot. A boat launch is available there, but you will need a Discover Pass or Department of Fish and Wildlife Vehicle Access Pass.
Interpretive activities
Explore a 0.2 mile self-guided interpretive trail built by Eagle Scouts in 1982 and renovated by a second group of scouts in 1991.
On Saturdays during the summer, kids can take part in Junior Ranger Programs. Park staff can tell you more about available programs and dates.