Kinney Point State Park Property
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6:30 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 902-8844
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
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 2026-09-18. Official alert
Overview
In Jefferson County, about 9 miles southeast of Port Townsend, Kinney Point State Park Property covers about 67 acres.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
6:30 a.m. - Dusk year round
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
Per vehicle: Discover Pass required for day-use parking; not required for registered campers in the park they are staying in. Extra fees for watercraft launch ($7/day), trailer dump ($5), moorage.
Statewide fee rule from Washington's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
Three primitive/water trail campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 All pets must be kept on leashes throughout the park, as there is no designated off-leash area. Cougars have been spotted occasionally, so keep your pets close and children nearby for safety.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Three primitive/water trail campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is one vault toilet. Part of the Cascadia Marine Trail, camping is allowed if you arrived by a wind or human powered, beachable watercraft.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayaking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
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
- Fires not Allowed
- Boat-in Only
This park is only accessible by boat for human and wind powered watercraft users.
Primitive/water trail campsites are $12/night through self-registration onsite. No garbage service available. Practice Leave No Trace by packing in and packing out.
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
All pets must be kept on leashes throughout the park, as there is no designated off-leash area. Cougars have been spotted occasionally, so keep your pets close and children nearby for safety. For more information on cougar sightings, refer to the cougar fact sheet.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Port Townsend — about 9 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.0109, -122.6869
- Phone
- (360) 902-8844
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
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology