Penrose Point State Park Campground

Open — Open year-round with reservations available May 15 through September 15. First-come, first-served sites available September 16 through May 14. Showers operational May 15 to October 1.

About

Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Penrose Point State Park Campground provides a richly forested camping experience on 237 acres of marine parkland. The campground features 82 standard campsites designed for tents, trailers, and RVs up to 35 feet in length, plus one hiker/biker site and one Cascadia Marine Trail campsite. All sites are situated in shade or partial shade beneath a dense forest canopy. The park offers nearly 2 miles of saltwater shoreline along Mayo Cove and Carr Inlet, with 2.5 miles of hiking trails winding through the forest. Camping amenities include restrooms with showers (operational May 15 to October 1), an RV dump station, drinking water, and fire pits at each site. Campers should note that campground roads are narrow and winding, requiring careful navigation with larger rigs. A group camp accommodates up to 50 people with 17 picnic tables, a fire ring, water, and vault toilet. Beyond camping, the park provides excellent opportunities for beach exploration, boating, kayaking, fishing, and shellfishing (seasonal). The park features 270 feet of dock moorage and eight moorage buoys, with a self-guided interpretive trail and Junior Ranger programs during summer weekends. Campsites are reservable May 15 through September 15, with first-come, first-served availability during the off-season.

Directions

From Tacoma, take State Route 16 west to Purdy, then follow State Route 302 west to Key Peninsula Highway. Turn south and continue to 158th Avenue SW, then turn west to the park entrance.

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