Lovebirds, take heed! Kitsap Memorial State Park on Hood Canal is a popular spot for Washington couples heading to the altar.
The park's quaint hall hosts all types of weddings in summer, and the venue is often festooned with colors and themes. Kitsap Memorial's outdoor shelter provides a top-notch beachhead ceremony site, and the park's four cabins can be rented as lodging for out-of-town guests and for on-site wedding preparation. Camping and RV sites also are available.
You don't have to be in love to fall in love with Kitsap Memorial. Enjoy the journey over the Hood Canal Bridge, via Highway 3 or afloat on the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry. The park offers activities that include fishing and two playing fields for Frisbee, kite flying and croquet.
Proof that beautiful things come in small packages: this 62-acre park north of Poulsbo serves up inspiring sunrise and sunset views. On clear mornings, the east-facing Olympic Mountains reflect pink and orange. On warm summer evenings, their peaks are often cast in silhouette by the glowing red sky.
Whether you're planning your big day or looking for a simple day at the beach, this park could be your match.
PARK FEATURES
Kitsap Memorial State Park is a 62-acre camping park with 1,797 feet of saltwater shoreline. Wedding day-use facilities are available for rent.
ADA AMENITIES/FACILITIES
Campground
Restroom
Hiking trail
PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES
The park has one kitchen shelter with electricity and one without, plus four sheltered and 20 unsheltered picnic tables. The Caterer's Kitchen Shelter has cooking tops and barbecue grills and may be reserved by calling the park at (360) 779-3205. Other facilities are first come, first served. The park has a 73-car parking capacity.
ACTIVITIES
TRAILS
1.5 miles of hiking trails
WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Clamming
Crabbing
Diving
Fishing (saltwater)
Oyster harvesting
Swimming
OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Beach exploration
Bird watching
Playfields (2)
Volleyball field
BOATING FEATURES
The closest boat launch is at Salisbury County Park, four miles north on SR 3. The park has two moorage buoys.
CAMPSITE INFORMATION
The park has 20 standard campsites, three partial-hookup sites, 15 full-hookup sites, three hiker/biker sites, four cabins, one restroom with showers and one ADA accessible restroom. Water and electric hookups are at sites 1 - 18. Reservations are available year round.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time is 1 p.m.
