Penrose Point State Park Campground

I thought it was quaint. Only one other camper, which is always nice. I don’t think I’d camp here peak season due to the potential congestion. Trails were pleasant as were the shoreside views of the Sound.

The sites are decently spaced with tall trees and ground cover between, trails for hiking and beach walks are clean and easy to navigate. Theres tide pooling on the sand bar. A small amphitheater was fun for the kids to put on a show. Bathrooms were clean and stocked and the showers were free (no tokens or quarters) and water was hot. The rangers cruised by periodically which seemed to help with quiet hours. About 1 mile away is a small lake for fishing where we caught a bunch of little trout (catch and release) with the kids and kayaked around while ospreys dove. It gets a bit windy in some areas and sprinkled but the old growth trees did a great job of blocking out the rain. Our kids were only one of many groups of roving kids so its a very family friendly setting.

We really loved the forest setting of this park. There are great hammock trees at nearly every site. Overall, it's beautiful.  The bathrooms were just ok.  There's only 1 shower per bathroom, and you have to pay to make it work. One night, the meter in the men's shower was broken, so I had to take a cold shower.  Also, it's tokens, not quarters.  The hiking trails views onto the sound are nice as well.  I'm not sure if it was just our weekend, but the campground was kind of noisy and loud.  Rangers came around to make sure our fire was propane, but they didn't make any trips around to enforce quiet hours.  Still, we liked it and would come back again.

This was our first time at Penrose Point State Park. We are so fortunate to have so many State parks along the beaches of the Sound. Penrose Point is located across Carr Inlet from Gig Harbor and Fox Island. There are trails and beaches to explore. Lovely large campsites. No hookups available but isn't dry camping just taking us back to the purity of camping? There are showers and flush toilets. Nearby Joemma Beach State Park offers even more to explore with a wonderful dock for fishing, crabbing, loading your boat, or just watching the sea life in the waters below.

Tall old growth forest. The camp spots are all over a hill and valley. Nice water spots and hiking.

People don't come here to camp, they come here to party and there is a big difference. Loud partying all night long! While there is nothing wrong with partying, this should be designated as party central not as campground. There are no camp hosts or park rangers so when someone violent starts harassing you, there is nobody to help. While you might have a good luck on your visit here and all the campers are decent people, it doesn't change the fact that since there is nobody to enforce the rules or keep you safe you are at the mercy of good luck. Bathrooms are not well maintained either. No warm water for shower, no place to wash dishes. Drug addicts come at night to use restroom and showers and while lots of spots are far from showers, mine was right there and nobody around me so it feels really scary when one of them tried to look into my tent to see if I am there. They come here because they know there is no camp host or rangers or anyone watching over the campground.

Penrose State Park has some of the best shoreline access in the Puget Sound area with good trails inland as well as great coastal access during low tide around the entire Penrose State Park point.

Bring a kayak to tour the bay and the Puget Sound or a fishing rod to fish for Searun Cutthroat or Salmon off the point.

Its busy like most State Parks, but, you will find the WA State Park system to be maintained well.

The campground was full with lots of families with young kids (guilty as charged) but the sites felt relatively private and the whole park is heavily wooded. Bathrooms are clean! Caution: the showers are not near the entrance. There is firewood for sale, lots and lots of shade. The beach is a medium-length walk and very warm and swimmable for NW standards. Our site was near the entrance so traffic was heavy at times. Next trip we’ll stay farther in. Cell service can be spotty but who cares? Crack a beer, kick some wood in the fire, and chill.

Spent a weekend here in October. Campground is wooded and quiet, spots are nice and private.  Penrose Point Park nearby has a great beach and a fun interpretive trail to do with kids.  Facilities were clean.

Sites and restrooms were clean. We had a great time exploring the beaches. Sites were reasonably private and quiet at night (except for a brief invasion of 6 raccoons at our site one night!)

Went here for a few days and loved it. It's, it's own little piece of heaven. It's quiet and serene. The water of the sound is quite warm here as well.

We had a great time. Restrooms were clean, the sites were clean when we got there. Over all we had a great time.

Perfect for solo camping, couples and families. Well laid out, not too big but big on ambiance with decent sites. We loved our four night stay here. Tip- pick up fresh eggs and firewood at My Mother's Garden on the road before checking in!

Pros: group camp is very close to beach front area, GREAT CLAMMING AND OYSTERING! (makes for great eating), big pavilion, private bathroom, lots of camping spaces that are spread out so still privacy from your group, good sized fire pit with benches around it, lots of picnic tables Cons: on weekends durIng clamming season the beach front area is packed, not a ton of activities close by

Well placed sites offering both privacy and openness depending on how you set up. Great mature plantings, well paved, trails to hike, beach a hike away, bathrooms a little dated but fully functional.

The campsites are about average but the water view is great. For an hours drive (or ferry ride!) From the city, it is so worth it.

Penrose Point State Park is a great place close to Seattle to go camping in a small or large group. It's tent or camper friendly with plenty of spots for busier seasons.

The park is very kid friendly with a slow road between camp sites where you'll often find kids riding their bikes during the day. Bay lake is a short drive away with open access for boats, SUPs, and order water fun.

The campgrounds are right on Mayo Bay so you have great access to the Sound, and if you're willing to sit in the car for less than 10 minutes you can drive down to Lakebay Marina and Resort where you can see plenty of clams, crabs, and more plus enjoy some Fish and Chips on the dock.

Don't forget to stop by the shell station on Key Peninsula Highway. They have fire wood, snacks, drinks, and any other last minute needs you might have.

The camp site is also dog friendly. All in all a great place for everyone!

This park is on an east-facing peninsula in the south of the sound. Views are rolling wooded hills, with some shorelines to explore. It’s not the most exceptional park in this area if you’re looking for classic PNW experiences, but it is a great camping site if you just want to take your boat out. The campsites are very shady and in dense forests with ok privacy.

Our family of four tent camped for three nights in this happy go lucky campground. This campground seems to be popular for group camping and is a great place for socializing. Although the grounds were busy, the densely tree-lined sites provided privacy. Campsites are just a short walk from a calm cove of Puget Sound and our family had a great time playing in the water each day. The grounds, including bathrooms, were well maintained and the kids enjoyed taking part in the junior ranger program. Our family camps often, and Penrose stands out as one of our top experiences.