Penrose Point State Park - United States
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RV quick facts for Penrose Point State Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | Standard sites accommodate RVs up to approximately 35 ft; verify exact site length when booking |
| Full hookups | No full hookups; sites are standard (no water, sewer, or electric at the site) |
| Dump station | No RV dump station on site; use a dump station in Gig Harbor or along the route |
| Cell service | Limited and carrier-dependent in the campground due to tree cover |
| Reservation window | Reservations through Washington State Parks can be made up to nine months in advance |
| Road restrictions | Narrow, tree-lined rural roads into the park; use caution with tall or long rigs |
| Discover Pass | A Washington State Parks Discover Pass is required for day-use parking |
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Best time to visit Penrose Point State Park
Late June through early September offers the warmest, driest weather and the best conditions for swimming, paddling, and shellfishing on Mayo Cove. July and August are peak season, so campground reservations fill quickly on weekends and holidays. May, June, and September are strong shoulder-season choices for RV travelers looking for milder temperatures, easier site availability, and active tide pools. Winter visits are possible but cool and wet, with shorter days and limited services.
Cool, wet winter; campground may have limited services
Damp and chilly; quiet off-season
Showery spring weather
Mild with passing showers
Good shoulder season for RV travel
Pleasant; reservations recommended
Peak season; campground fills on weekends
Peak season; warm, dry, and busy
Excellent shoulder season with lighter crowds
Cooler and wetter; fall colors
Rainy; reduced services possible
Cold and wet; quiet park
Things to do at Penrose Point State Park
- Beachcombing at Mayo Cove EasyRV parking available
Mayo Cove offers a gently sloping saltwater beach ideal for low-tide exploration. Visitors find sand dollars, moon snails, crabs, and sea stars along the shoreline, especially during summer minus tides.
- Shellfish harvesting EasyRV parking available
Penrose Point is known for clam and oyster harvesting when seasons are open. Check current Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rules, season dates, and biotoxin closures before digging, and bring a license.
- Park nature trails EasyRV parking available
Several miles of easy, mostly flat trails loop through second-growth forest and connect the campground to the beach and day-use areas. The paths are well suited to families and casual hikers staying in the RV campground.
- Kayaking and paddleboarding EasyRV parking available
The sheltered waters of Mayo Cove and Carr Inlet are popular with kayakers and stand-up paddlers. Hand-carry boat launching is straightforward from the park's beach area during calm conditions.
- Saltwater fishing EasyRV parking available
Anglers fish from shore and from boats for species such as flounder, perch, and seasonal salmon. A Washington state fishing license and current regulations apply.
- Boating and moorage EasyRV parking available
A seasonal dock and mooring buoys make Penrose Point a destination for recreational boaters cruising south Puget Sound. RV campers can combine a shore base with day trips on the water.
- Picnicking and day use EasyRV parking available
The park has picnic tables, shelters, and a kitchen area set in the trees near the water. It is a good rest stop for RV travelers exploring the Key Peninsula between Gig Harbor and Longbranch.
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Really great RV that was easy to drive and worked really well. Lots of space with the pop out, AC blows cold and the heating is warm. Was very comfortable the whole time. Steve the host is great and took the time to show me how everything worked in detail and had me completely comfortable to go on my trip. Can’t recommend this rental enough. Thank you.
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Beautiful motorhome. Very clean. Well stocked kitchen, camp chairs etc. Made for a perfect week long getaway with family.
Bryan A. - Jul 2023
We had such a great weekend camping in the Memory Maker! Danielle has thought of everything when it comes to making life easy while you are “roughing it”. We felt cozy and comfortable sleeping as a family of 5. It was easy to pull behind our Tahoe as well. Great experience all around, we already have our next trip booked!
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Penrose Point State Park, WA, United States
How to get to Penrose Point State Park
The park sits on the Key Peninsula near Lakebay, about 20 miles (roughly 40 minutes) from Gig Harbor and about 25 miles (about an hour) from Tacoma via State Route 302 and the Key Peninsula Highway. From Seattle, plan on roughly 70 miles and 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The access roads are rural, two-lane, and winding with some tight turns and low-hanging branches, so larger RVs should drive slowly and watch overhead clearance; there are no mountain passes or tunnels on the route. The nearest major airport for fly-and-rent trips is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 45 miles northeast.
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