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title: "Manchester State Park"
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summary: "Manchester State Park is a year-round camping park located near Port Orchard, Washington, offering stunning Puget Sound views, wooded hiking trails, over 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline, and historic military features including the Torpedo Warehouse. The park provides a wide range of activities and amenities including camping, boating, kayaking, scuba diving, group camps, picnic shelters, and rentable facilities for events."
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# Manchester State Park

Alerts Burn Ban - Level 1 Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed. See all photos Manchester State Park 7767 E Hilldale Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98366 Manchester State Park is a year-round camping park with stunning views of the Puget Sound and an interesting military history, including the historic Torpedo Warehouse. Hours 8:00 a.m. - Dusk year round Fees Discover pass: Annual Pass: $45 One-day Pass: $10 Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night See more about fees Contact Email Manchester@parks.wa.gov Phone (360) 871-4065 Reservations Get Directions Get Discover Pass Rules Dogs Allowed on Leash Fires Allowed in Designated Areas Horses not Allowed See all other general park rules Metal detecting  Metal detecting is allowed but not on the beach. Visit the Metal Detecting webpage for more information.  Activities Image Beach Exploration Biking Bird Watching Boating Camping Crabbing Show 9 more activities Fishing Geocaching Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running Image Kayaking Metal Detecting Image Paddleboarding Scuba Diving Swimming Winter Camping Amenities Accessible Campsites Accessible Restrooms Drinking Water Double campsites Fire Pit Image Firewood Show 14 more amenities Park Ranger Station Restrooms Showers Trash Service Grill Picnic Shelters Picnic Tables Accessible Parking Parking Trailer Dump Horseshoe Pits Volleyball Bike Trails Hiking Trails Park features Field Forest Rocky Beach Saltwater Viewpoint Wildlife Viewing Rules Dogs Allowed on Leash Fires Allowed in Designated Areas Horses not Allowed See all other general park rules Metal detecting  Metal detecting is allowed but not on the beach. Visit the Metal Detecting webpage for more information.  Hours 8:00 a.m. - Dusk year round Fees Discover pass: Annual Pass: $45 One-day Pass: $10 Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night See more about fees Contact Email Manchester@parks.wa.gov Phone (360) 871-4065 Reservations Get Directions Get Discover Pass Map & visitor guide Locate 47.576959975454, -122.55496323109 File Manchester full color map.pdf File Manchester Metal Detecting.pdf File Cascadia Marine Trail.pdf File Manchester State Park Brochure.pdf Things to do at this park Located near Port Orchard on Rich Passage, Manchester State Park has wooded hiking trails and over 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline. Whether you're on a camping vacation or just visiting for the day, you'll find a delightful change of pace and enjoyable escape into nature. Camping  The park has standard and partial hookup sites. All sites can be used for tents or RV's depending on site size. Each campground loop has a full restroom with showers. Hiker/biker campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also two Cascadia Marine Trail sites near the beach for those arriving by wind/human powered watercraft.  Group camp A group camp is available, which includes 12 RV hookup sites. The large grass area can be used for pitching tents. There is a private restroom with showers, a covered shelter and fire pit. Reservations are available Apr. 1 – Oct. 31. Winter Schedule Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page . Day use and facilities The day use area is a picturesque lawn area bordering the waterfront, rentable facilities and first-come, first-served picnic tables with barbecue braziers are available. An excellent venue for weddings, parties and company events, reserve the Torpedo Warehouse or picnic shelters, available Apr. 1 – Oct. 31. Outside reservation season the day-use facilities are first-come, first-served. Call park office for information.  Park History See all park histories Manchester State Park History See all park histories Rentals Find more rentals Manchester Torpedo Warehouse Related blogs See all blogs Planning the ultimate Washington state park road trip Five state parks near Bremerton that spark imagination and adventure State parks with reservable campsites during the off-season Arbor Crew goes out on a limb for trees See all blogs