Dispersed Camping
Campers can stay in the Olympic National Forest outside of a designated campground (not posted as closed). Chose a campsite on bare or compacted soil when possible, or areas that have already been established. Avoid alpine meadows. Campers are subject to the following restrictions: • Do not blaze new roads or harm vegetation. • Use precautions when building campfires. • Do not drive beyond barriers, such as gates. • Pack out trash and dispose of all waste • Do not drive through streams/wetlands. properly.
k Parks One of the last unexplored wildernesses in the lower United States, the Olympics remained unmapped until 1890. Here is an overview of the many open public spaces available to explore in Mason County.
Mason County Parks Belfair/ Tahuya/ Allyn SANDHILL COUNTY PARK
1000 NE Sand Hill Rd, Belfair 30 acre multi-use park with multiple baseball fields, reservations required for ball field use.
WILLIAM O. HUNTER PARK
Clifton Lane and Old Belfair Hwy, Belfair Small year-round community park with picnic tables, benches and transit connection.
WATSON WILDWOOD VIEW PARK Watson Lane, Belfair Year round open space 36 acre park. Allyn, turn onto North Bay Rd toward Victor, turn left onto E Victor Rd to Corbin Rd, turn left onto Corbin Rd.
MASON COUNTY PARK: 360-427-9670 ext. 535 masoncountywa.gov
MENARD’S LANDING
18931 NE North Shore Rd, T ahuya Year-round half acre park with covered gazebo, picnic areas and boat launch for small watercraft. Limited parking on left side of road, additional parking in dirt lot on right. Next to Rendsland Creek shellfish beach.
COULTER CREEK PICNIC AREA
North Bay Road and SR 302, Belfair Year round, water access, toilets and parking.
Matlock TRUMAN GLICK COUNTY PARK
1291 W Ford Rd, Matlock 35+ acre park features shelter, barbecue grills, vault toilets, nature trails and an arch bridge 10991 NE Belfair Tahuya Rd, Tahuya Year-around 8 acre undeveloped park available for over Decker Creek. Nice location for reunions, picnics, weddings, and receptions. hiking, open space, and access to Jiggs Lake.
HARVEY RENDSLAND
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