Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Shellfish

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Crabbing and Shell-fishing is CLOSED. Please check the WDFW website for seasons and regulations.

Penrose Point beach with driftwood
Penrose Point beach with trees
Penrose Point dock and water
Penrose Point campsite
Penrose Point picnic shelter in trees

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 shellfishing.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

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.

Park closures

The Marine Pump Out is no longer in service. 

The Penrose Point Trail section from point A to point B 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. The other trails remain open and there is still access to Penrose Point.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Biking

Bird Watching

Camping

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

Metal Detecting

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Paddleboarding

Scuba Diving

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Shellfishing

Swimming

Winter Camping

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Accessible Restrooms

ADA Buildings

Drinking Water

Double campsites

Fire Pit

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Firewood

Recycling

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

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Buoys

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Dock

Moorage

Grill

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

Trailer Dump

Horseshoe Pits

Interpretive Opportunities

Hiking Trails

Park features

Forest

Saltwater

Sandy Beach

Viewpoint

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

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.

Park closures

The Marine Pump Out is no longer in service. 

The Penrose Point Trail section from point A to point B 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. The other trails remain open and there is still access to Penrose Point.

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 park roads in the campground are narrow and winding.

The group camp has a capacity limit of 50 people in tents or RVs, and includes 17 picnic tables, a fire ring with benches, water and a vault toilet.

Showers are open and available May 15th to October 1st.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

Boating

Boat launch

The nearest public boat launch is located in the town of Home, three miles from the park. The nearest state park boat launch is located at Joemma Beach State Park, 4.8 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 pumpout is no longer in service.

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. A brochure is available at the trailhead.

On Saturdays during the summer, kids can take part in Junior Ranger Programs. Park staff can tell you more about available programs and dates.