State Parks Near Shelton, Washington
32 state park units lie within 50 miles of Shelton. The closest is Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County, about 9 mi east of town. 15 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County9 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 15of 32 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 186 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 28pets allowed
State parks near Shelton, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Shelton; driving distance is usually longer.
Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County →Potlatch State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Potlatch State Park →Harstine Island State Park
Things to do include surfing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Harstine Island State Park →Jarrell Cove State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 3.5 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Jarrell Cove State Park →McMicken Island Marine State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for McMicken Island Marine State Park →Twanoh State Park
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Twanoh State Park →Joemma Beach State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Joemma Beach State Park →Penrose Point State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Penrose Point State Park →Tolmie State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Tolmie State Park →Belfair State Park
The park supports surfing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Belfair State Park →Schafer State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Schafer State Park →Eagle Island Marine State Park
Visitors come for surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Eagle Island Marine State Park →Cutts Island Marine State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cutts Island Marine State Park →Kopachuck State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Kopachuck State Park →Millersylvania State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Millersylvania State Park →Triton Cove State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Triton Cove State Park →Lake Sylvia State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Sylvia State Park →Pleasant Harbor State Park Property
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Pleasant Harbor State Park Property →Scenic Beach State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Scenic Beach State Park →Dash Point State Park
Visitors come for mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Dash Point State Park →Dosewallips State Park
The park supports swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Dosewallips State Park →Illahee State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Illahee State Park →Manchester State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Manchester State Park →Blake Island Marine State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Blake Island Marine State Park →Saltwater State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Saltwater State Park →Willapa Hills State Park Trail
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Willapa Hills State Park Trail →Rainbow Falls State Park
The park supports horseback riding, swimming, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Rainbow Falls State Park →Nisqually State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Nisqually State Park →Kitsap Memorial State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Kitsap Memorial State Park →Jackson House State Park Heritage Site
Popular activities here are picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Jackson House State Park Heritage Site →Bottle Beach State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Bottle Beach State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Shelton
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County 9 mi east · Campground listed
- Potlatch State Park 10 mi north · Campground listed
- Jarrell Cove State Park 11 mi east · Campground listed
- Twanoh State Park 12 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Joemma Beach State Park 14 mi east · Campground listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Shelton
- Belfair State Park 18 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Schafer State Park 19 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Millersylvania State Park 24 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Dash Point State Park 34 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Dosewallips State Park 34 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Shelton
- Potlatch State Park 10 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Harstine Island State Park 11 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Jarrell Cove State Park 11 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Twanoh State Park 12 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Joemma Beach State Park 14 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 23 more in the list above
Swimming near Shelton
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County 9 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Potlatch State Park 10 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Harstine Island State Park 11 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Jarrell Cove State Park 11 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- McMicken Island Marine State Park 11 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 24 more in the list above
Hiking near Shelton
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County 9 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Potlatch State Park 10 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Harstine Island State Park 11 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Jarrell Cove State Park 11 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- McMicken Island Marine State Park 11 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 22 more in the list above
Fishing near Shelton
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County 9 mi east · Fishing listed
- Potlatch State Park 10 mi north · Fishing listed
- Harstine Island State Park 11 mi east · Fishing listed
- Jarrell Cove State Park 11 mi east · Fishing listed
- McMicken Island Marine State Park 11 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 22 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Shelton
What is the closest state park to Shelton?
Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County is the closest, about 9 miles east of Shelton in a straight line. Next are Potlatch State Park and Harstine Island State Park.
How many state parks are near Shelton?
32 state park units are within 50 miles, and 15 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Shelton have camping?
18 parks list camping, the nearest being Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County, Potlatch State Park and Jarrell Cove State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Shelton?
Yes, at 28 parks, including Potlatch State Park, Harstine Island State Park and Jarrell Cove State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Shelton?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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- Near Federal Way, WA37 mi east
- Near Aberdeen, WA37 mi southwest
- Near Bainbridge Island, WA40 mi northeast
- Near Kent, WA44 mi east
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.