Belfair State Park Campground

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Belfair State Park sits on the northern shore of Hood Canal, where Washington State Parks manages a campground split into two distinct loops with noticeably different characters. The beach loop puts RV sites directly adjacent to the water, with open sightlines across the Canal and little vegetation between sites. The tree loop, by contrast, gives tent campers and smaller rigs a canopy of large conifers overhead, which reviewers note makes rainy nights feel considerably more sheltered. Sites throughout the park run close together, and the waterfront loop in particular fills quickly on weekends, drawing a heavily local crowd from the greater Seattle area.

Water access is the campground's central draw. The Hood Canal shoreline here is shallow and relatively warm by Puget Sound standards, making it workable for kids to wade and swim. Walking trails follow creeks and run along the sound, and a Washington Water Trails site accommodates human-powered boat arrivals on a first-come, first-served basis. Courteney S. notes an "easy walking trail for sunrise or sunset walks," and the adjacent day-use area includes a large open lawn and playground. A Discover Pass is required for day use, currently $30 per year.

Cleanliness comes up consistently across reviews. Alex R. reports "restrooms are cleaned often, didn't have any issues with our hookups," and multiple visitors echo this. One practical note: the waterfront loop has no dedicated restrooms of its own, with the nearest facilities being publicly accessible buildings shared with day users.

Full hookups are available for RVs up to 60 feet, including electric, water, and sewer connections, plus a dump station on site. Reservations are accepted and worth making for summer weekends. The campground runs year-round, and mid-week visits in spring tend to find more sites open. Campers looking to compare campgrounds near Belfair will find a range of options in the area, including Tahuya Adventure Resort to the north for those wanting a different setup.

Reservation Info

There are eight reservable cabins, four in the main loop and four in the day-use area. Each cabin is furnished with a queen-size futon, a bunk bed that sleeps three, a table with four chairs, and a small end table. Pets are only allowed in cabin C-1 with a $15 per night pet fee. Reservations can be made online.

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Map & DirectionsBelfair State Park Campground is located in Washington near Belfair

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Directions

FROM I-5 (TACOMA), take Hwy 16 West to Hwy 3 South, FROM BREMERTON, take Hwy 304 to Hwy 3 South. Follow Hwy 3 South to Belfair. Turn right at the signal after Safeway store, follow signs to park entrance.

Address

3151 Ne State Route 300
Belfair, WA 98528

Coordinates

47.43167 N
122.877 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Visitors repeatedly highlighted the clean facilities, beautiful waterfront location, and excellent family amenities including shallow swimming areas and playgrounds. The main drawback noted was overcrowding with tightly packed sites offering little privacy.

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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2026

Kids will love it here

We usually do dispersed camping because we don’t like being too close to other other campsites. But we were surprised by how much room we had here. It’s not boondocking by any means but still, not a Walmart parking lot either. We had plenty of space for our things and the kids to play. Speaking of, if you are allergic to kids stay away. They have them in all ages and verities here… my kids enjoyed riding bikes and playing at the nearby park from morning until dark. Restrooms are cleaned often, didn’t have any issues with our hooks ups. Is it windy? Yes it’s the ocean. Is there a tide? Yes it’s the ocean….

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Alex R., July 28, 2026
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Reviewed Jun. 20, 2025

Quiet, waterfront park.

Often our first or last trip of the year, due to its proximity to the greater Seattle area.  Most of the folks we meet are from western Washington.  Small sites with little privacy but very well kept for a heavily used park.  That is the waterfront loop, the tent loop is also quite nice and a bit more private but we have not stayed there.  My chief complaint is that there are no restrooms on the waterfront loop, the two closest being fully public and free to use.

Otherwise, if you can score a waterfront site, this campground earns the loyalty of everyone we meet there.

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2024

Bad Situation Turned Out Terrific!

We arrived at 10pm with 2 exhausted kids and someone had sniped our site! We went to the Campground Host and not only did they get us into an emergency spot (which was actually better) they gave my kiddos each a little toy. They even checked on us each day to make sure everything was going well in the new site.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Jen M., August 5, 2024
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Reviewed May. 8, 2022

Great campground

Friendly staff, clean sites and facilities, coin operated showers. This campground is located right on the hood canal which is filled with oysters beds. Many people were harvesting the delicacy. Town is 5 minutes down the road if you need something.

Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed Sep. 29, 2021

Perfect fall camping spot

I absolutely loved this campground. It has two very different loops: beach and tree. We stayed for 3 nights in the tree loop and it was so perfect. It rained a couple of nights but being surrounded by huge trees made it really cozy. Nice walking trails that follow creeks and go right along the sound. Playground, bath house, ice machines, ADA accessible sites with concrete pads around the fire pits. Would absolutely stay here again.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Chelsea B., September 29, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2021

Great camping year round

Camping here was so much fun for my family. The kids spent most days playing in the river or at the beach. We had two camp sites next to each that helped my nieces and nephews be able to spread out.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 11, 2021

On the shores of Hood Canal

This campground is located on the northern side of Hood Canal and offers some great views of the water. About half the sites are in the woods, although they are all pretty close together. Some of the larger sites, including the RV sites, are right next to the beach, and you can set up chairs and have a beautiful view. These sites have little, if any, vegetation to provide privacy. A mid-week visit in early May found lots of sites open. The grounds and bathrooms are clean and well-maintained. There is a lot of open lawn, especially in the day use area, which would be great in the busy summer months. You need a Discover Pass for day use. These are required at pretty much all county and state campgrounds in Washington State. Right now they cost $30 per year. There is one Washington Water Trails site available for people arriving by human-powered boats (kayaks). It's first-come, first-served, with a picnic table and fire ring.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Thomas B., May 11, 2021
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Reviewed Dec. 7, 2020

Beautiful but busy

Very popular spot on the canal. Lots of pull through sites. Hook ups with dump station. Not to far from the cities and just outside of town.

  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Richard M., December 7, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

Crowded

It is so close to the urban areas of Seattle and Tacoma that it becomes way too crowded. I have seen multiple families occupy one camp site. Camp sites are also real close together. Positive note, Hood Canal is right there so opportunity to get clams and oysters.

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2019

Great family park!

This park surprised us a lot. On the water of the Hood Canal, it offered more family activities than many of the parks around. The campground itself is situated close to the water with several loops, tightly packed together. You will be very close to your neighbor and every spot was filled. The bathrooms are newer and very clean and there weren’t signs of bears or wild animals in this park since it is close to the city. The parks main feature is the water where you can go play in the tide pools but it also has a giant field for other activities. We noticed a ton of locals came here for Sunday afternoon fun.

  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Tom K., July 29, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 19, 2019

Long time visiter

Been coming here since I was a little kid. they've done a lot with the common grounds to make it more family-friendly over the years. But the campsites are still the same which are amazing.

  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Tyler S., June 19, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

Memorial Day weekend site

This was our first camping trip of the season, for memorial day weekend. As first timers at this site, we were pleasantly surprised with the location and amenities. We had a tent site and had good shade/privacy. Would recommend a stay for those in WA looking for a nearby site!

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Sarah  B., August 11, 2018
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Reviewed Jun. 5, 2018

Nice & quiet

Tent camped here mid week last August. There’s a beach loop for RVs and a woods loop for tents & smaller RVs. Overall pretty quiet, close to town, close to ATV trails & dog friendly. The kids loved the park! The beach was great, water is rather warm for in the sound, it’s also pretty shallow which is great for the kids to play in.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Leah H., June 5, 2018
Reviewed May. 4, 2018

Quiet

Just having purchased the travel trailer we are going to travel the USA in, we decided to take a short trip and head to the nearest park. We live 7 miles down the road but I had never camped. We got there early, around 2:15 and checked in. Camp host was not enjoyable. (Perhaps a long day?) Made comments that came across as short. Not welcoming in any way. I dont believe he even introduced himself.

The site was clean. The hook ups were easy. Quiet. We went mod week, but the neighbors were basically un-heard. Very respectful neighbors. Dog friendly as long as they are leashed. Active park. Beautiful views along the water sites. Easy walking trail for sunrise or sunset walks.

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Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Sep. 23, 2017

Woodsy or waterfront?

Happened to snag a waterfront cancellation. Great beach loop. Two other loops were closed for construction and landscaping work. Remodeled woodsy sites are now smaller with curbs moved and new fencing and landscaping. Looks nice.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Belfair State Park Campground by Colleen T., September 23, 2017
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Reviewed Jun. 25, 2017

Fun on the Hood Canal

We camped here in a early September last year. We enjoyed being so close to the water for swimming and floating. It's also just a short drive into town to get supplies. I didn't like how the water stations were closed on one side of the park.

It did rain one of the mornings and ended up with a puddle under our text but it was the last day so no loss. I think next time I'll try and rent a cabin when I stay here

Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

What do visitor reviews say about Belfair State Park camping?

Belfair State Park offers a picturesque camping experience on Hood Canal with both waterfront and wooded sites. Campers particularly enjoy the beach access for swimming, clam digging, and oyster harvesting. The park has evolved over the years to become more family-friendly with improved common areas. While the campground can get crowded, especially during peak seasons due to its proximity to Seattle and Tacoma, most visitors appreciate the natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The sites tend to be close together, particularly in the popular beach loop, so privacy may be limited. Overall, it's a well-loved local destination that combines water activities with forested camping.

Are there cabins available at Belfair State Park?

Belfair State Park does not offer cabins for overnight accommodation. The camping options are primarily tent sites and RV hookup sites. Visitors should plan to bring their own shelter, whether that's a tent, trailer, or recreational vehicle. For those seeking cabin accommodations, consider exploring other Washington State Parks or nearby private campgrounds that offer such facilities.

How do I make camping reservations for Belfair State Park?

Reservations for Belfair State Park can be made through Washington State Parks' reservation system. It's advisable to book well in advance, especially for the popular beach loop which fills up quickly. Reservations can typically be made up to nine months ahead of your stay. Have your preferred dates and site type (tent or RV) ready when booking. For last-minute planners, occasionally cancellations become available, but this shouldn't be relied upon during peak season. Contact Washington State Parks directly or visit their official website for the most current reservation policies and availability.

How is the campground map laid out at Belfair State Park?

Belfair State Park features distinct camping areas with different characteristics. The campground is primarily divided into two main sections: the Beach Loop and the Woods Loop. The Beach Loop offers waterfront sites with full hookups, ideal for RVs and those wanting immediate beach access. These sites are more open and close to the water. The Woods Loop provides a more forested experience with greater shade and is better suited for tents and smaller RVs. While all sites are relatively close together, the wooded areas offer slightly more privacy. The campground also includes common areas, walking trails along creek beds, and easy access to Hood Canal's shoreline.

What's the best way to get to Belfair State Park?

Belfair State Park is conveniently located just a short drive from the town of Belfair in Washington. The park is situated on the northern side of Hood Canal, making it accessible from both the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and the Olympic Peninsula. When traveling from Seattle or Tacoma, take Highway 16 west toward Bremerton, then follow Highway 3 toward Belfair. Watch for signs directing you to the state park once you're near Belfair. The park entrance is well-marked, and the roads leading to the campground are suitable for RVs and vehicles towing trailers. The relatively close proximity to urban centers makes it an easy weekend destination.