Scenic Beach State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 830-5079
Official page last checked Oct 30, 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
In Kitsap County, about 10 miles northwest of Bremerton, Scenic Beach State Park covers about 117 acres.
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
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8:00 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 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
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
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
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
This park has 50 standard campsites available for reservation, two hiker/biker sites, one dump station, two restrooms and four showers. Sites 1-25 are available for reservations year-round. Sites 26-50 are closed for winter season from Nov. 1 – March 31.
Group camp
The park has a group camp for tents only. It can accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. This primitive area has a covered picnic shelter, a vault toilet, fire pits and a water spigot.
Camping amenities listed: Showers, Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Emel House at Scenic Beachhttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/scenic-beach-state-park/emel-house-scenic-beach
Rentals: Emel House at Scenic Beach
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingSurfingPicnickingHorseback riding
Boating and paddling
Boating
A watercraft launch is 0.5 miles east of the park at Misery Point. It is managed by the Washington Department Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and a Discover Pass or WDFW vehicle access pass is required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Parking
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.
Accessibility
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Horses not Allowed
Metal detecting
Metal detecting requires registration and is allowed in designated park areas.
Fishing and shellfish harvesting
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting. Regulation and seasonal information for fishing and shellfish harvesting cam be found on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website.
Clamming and oyster harvesting is closed until further notice due to the decline of shellfish populations in this area.
Getting there
- Address
- 9596 Scenic Beach Rd NW
Seabeck, WA 98380 - Nearest town
- Bremerton — about 10 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.6492, -122.8456
- Phone
- (360) 830-5079
- Scenic.Beach@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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