Burn Ban

No fires permitted at any time.

Shine Tidelands picnic area on shoreline Hood Canal
Shine Tidelands Picnic area view of Hood Canal
Shine Tidelands shoreline near forest areas
Shine Tidelands picnic  area near information sign view of Puget Sound
Shine Tidelands road with view of Puget Sound

Shine Tidelands State Park

Shine Tidelands State Park Rd, Port Ludlow, WA 98365

Shine Tidelands State Park is a day-use park with a sandy shoreline along Bywater Bay. A peaceful stop while traveling through the Kitsap Peninsula or for admiring stunning views of Hood Canal, this park offers a picnic area and beachy fun.

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires not Allowed
  • Horses not Allowed

Fires are not allowed on the beach or park property. 

Trash service is not available, take all garbage with you when you leave the park. Pack it in, pack it out. 

Metal detecting

This park does not allow any metal detecting. 

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Bird Watching

Boating

Crabbing

Fishing

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

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Shellfishing

Swimming

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Windsurfing

Amenities

Parking

Park features

Forest

Mountain View

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Sandy Beach

Wetland

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires not Allowed
  • Horses not Allowed

Fires are not allowed on the beach or park property. 

Trash service is not available, take all garbage with you when you leave the park. Pack it in, pack it out. 

Metal detecting

This park does not allow any metal detecting. 

Map & visitor guide

47.884071350098, -122.6332244873

Located just off State Route 104, just north of the Hood Canal Bridge, this sandy shoreline is popular with kayakers, paddle boarders and beach walkers. This park also offers a small wetlands area for excellent local wildlife and birds viewing. Shellfish lovers will enjoy low tide harvesting during clam and oyster season, which make it a popular site for locals. If you are looking for a small get-away, this little secluded park is just your ticket to an outdoor adventure.

Day use only

This park only has parking. Restrooms and picnic tables are not available. 

Winter Schedule

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

Boating

For no additional fee, primitive hand-launched watercraft is allowed (kayaks, paddle boards, wind-powered vessels). No docks are available.