Sitting on a narrow spit that juts into Oak Bay along the Salish Sea, Lower Oak Bay Park divides into two distinct sections: a forested upper area and an exposed lower section right at the water's edge. The spit sites face open water with unobstructed sightlines toward Mount Rainier on clear days, and across the canal sits a naval armory that plays the National Anthem at 8 a.m. and Taps at 8 p.m. No shade. No privacy between sites either, which matters when the wind picks up off the water.
The lower spit holds around eight sites total, clustered tightly near a single vault toilet and one communal water spigot, with a few more spread further along the spit. Each site has a grassy area, picnic table, and fire ring. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservation system. Reviewers consistently note that sites sit fewer than 20 feet apart, so weekend nights can get crowded and loud. Weeknights tend to run much quieter. Cell coverage varies by carrier: AT&T users report strong 5G signal while Verizon reception runs weak. Upper Oak Bay Park, the forested counterpart to this campground, provides more tree cover and site separation for those who prefer it.
The bay works well for kayaking and paddleboarding, and the area draws bird watchers and tide poolers. Kinney Point State Park Campground sits nearby on Marrowstone Island, which reviewers also recommend for low-traffic road cycling. Port Townsend and Port Hadlock cover grocery and resupply needs. As Melissa J. put it: "No privacy and no trees, but crazy beautiful views." This campground suits self-contained campers who prioritize direct water access and open skies over shelter or seclusion.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLower Oak Bay Park is located in Washington near Chimacum
Public CampgroundDirections
East of Port Hadlock. Travel east on Oak Bay Rd. from the stop light at the Port Hadlock intersection, travel 2 miles, turn left on Portage Way Rd., follow Portage Way Rd. down to campground area.
Address
301 Portage Way
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Coordinates
48.02102668 N
122.730845 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/8/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/8/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/8/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/8/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/8/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 59 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 20 min from Seattle, WA
- 1 hr 25 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 1 hr 42 min from Bellingham, WA
