Blake Island Marine State Park
Also known as Blake Island State Marine Park, Blake Island State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 731-8330
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-08-02. Official alert
Weather GeneralPark Winterization The water to the campground is shut off from early November through March. Exact dates are dependent on the weather.
Posted by the park 2026-10-22. Official alert
Overview
Blake Island Marine State Park is a 1,127-acre marine park in Kitsap County, about 7 miles east of Port Orchard.
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
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Summer: 8 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $23 |
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $1 |
Official wording
• Moorage - Docks and buoys: $23 for buoy, $1 per vessel foot for dock
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
All campsites are first-come, first-served, unless there is a reservation.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
The campground has 44 standard sites that are available all year. Select campsites are available for reservations during peak season, May 15 - Sept. 15. All campsites are first-come, first-served, unless there is a reservation. Sites in the main campground are restricted to eight people per site and sites on the west end are restricted to six people per site.
The group camp is available all year for reservations and is limited to 50 people.
There are three Cascadia Marine Trail sites located on the west side of the island. These sites are available to those arriving by human- or wind-powered watercraft only.
Camping amenities listed: Showers
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingPicnickingHorseback riding
Boating and paddling
Boating
The moorage dock and buoys have a year-round fee for mooring from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. The moorage dock has electrical service available for a daily fee. All mooring is first-come, first-served. The boat pumpout is out of service and not available.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Horses not Allowed
- Boat-in Only
Pack it in, pack it out
Trash receptacles are not available on Blake Island. All trash is strictly pack it in, pack it out.
Moorage and buoys
Moorage is not guaranteed with a reserved campsite. Moorage is first-come, first-served and limited to three consecutive nights. Boats larger than 45 feet are not permitted to moor at buoys and must use the dock. Boat length limits are posted on buoys. Phone registration is available at buoys. There is a one boat and no rafting restriction on all buoys.
Metal detecting
Metal detecting is not allowed on Blake Island.
View live Park camera
Catch the view at the Blake Island Marina.
Getting there
- Address
- PO Box 338
Manchester, WA 98353 - Nearest town
- Port Orchard — about 7 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.5376, -122.4926
- Phone
- (360) 731-8330
- Blake.Island@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology