Twin Harbors: Overview
Park overview:
Twin Harbors Beach State Park is a 172-acre camping park on the Pacific coast, four miles south of Westhaven. The area allows opportunities for nature study and seaside activity along the ocean shore, and the chance to lie in the sand and soak up the sun in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.Want to support Washington State Parks? Get involved by joining a friends' group. For more information, visit the Friends' Group web page.
Park hours/updates:
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
The park is open year round for camping and day use, with a partial campground closure from Nov. 1 through June 15. See the winter schedule for details.
Current alerts:
Agency information:
Don't move firewood: Please protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species by obtaining or purchasing your firewood at or near your camping destination (within 50 miles). Firewood can carry insects and diseases that threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by buying and burning your firewood locally. For more information, visit online at www.dontmovefirewood.org or the Washington Invasive Species Council website.
The Discover Pass now can be used on either of two vehicles!Annual pass: $30
One-day pass: $10
(Transaction and dealer fees may apply)
A Discover Pass is required for motor-vehicle access to state parks and recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Exemptions: Your purchase of the Discover Pass supports recreation on state lands. However, the Discover Pass is not required if you are camping or renting overnight accommodations, for the duration of your stay at that state park. For additional exemptions and more information, please visit the Discover Pass website.
Campsite Information:
The park has 219 tent sites, 42 utility sites, 4 hiker/biker sites, two yurts, one group camp, one dump station, nine restrooms (one ADA) and 16 showers (two ADA). Hookup sites are small and close together and bigger rigs may have some trouble with site size. Maximum site length is 35 feet (may have limited availability). Tent sites #192 to 284 are located on the ocean side of Hwy. 105 to provide easy, pedestrian access to the beach. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.Group Accommodations:
The park offers a group camp that accommodates up to 60 people. It features a picnic shelter and a campfire circle. Parking is limited to 10 vehicles. Electrical power is not available and there is no night lighting. Fees vary with size of the group. Reservable May 15 – Sept. 15 by visiting online or calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. To reserve Sept. 16 – May 14, call the park at (360) 268-9717.Overnight Accommodations
The two yurts are 16 feet in diameter by 10 feet high and are furnished with bunk beds that sleep three, a queen-size futon, floor lamp, small end table and heater. Outside is a picnic table, fire grill, utility hookup and a deck that is accessible to people with disabilities. Bathrooms and showers are nearby. All yurts are heated, but visitors should take along blankets and warm clothing as evenings can be cool. For more information visit the cabins/yurts page To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.2013 camping fees:
Please note that the following general fee information is not customized for each individual park, so not all fees will apply to all parks (for example, primitive campsite and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations).May 15 – Sept. 15 (peak season)
Primitive campsite and water trail camping: $12
Standard campsite: $23 non-premium site, $26 premium site
Partial-utility campsite*: $30 non-premium site, $35 premium site
Full-utility campsite*: $32 non-premium site, $37 premium site
*Please note: Camping fees during the 2013 peak season are $28 for partial-utility sites and $29 for full-utility sites at Beacon Rock, Lewis & Clark and Schafer state parks. These parks are first come, first served.
Jan. 1 – May 14 and Sept. 16 – Dec. 31 (off-peak season)
Primitive campsite and water trail camping: $12
Standard campsite: $22 for non-premium and premium sites
Partial-utility campsite: $28 for non-premium and premium sites
Full-utility campsite: $29 for non-premium and premium sites
Maximum eight people per campsite.
Second vehicle: $10 per night is charged for a second vehicle unless it is towed by a recreational vehicle. Extra vehicles must be parked in designated campsite or extra vehicle parking spaces.
Dump stations (if available): Year-round dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.
More about park hours
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park from April 1 through Sept. 30; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Park Features
The park is on the Pacific Coast. Beach activities predominate, including kite flying, surf fishing, and beachcombing.
History
During the 1930s, the park was a military training ground. The last remaining barracks were removed in 1977.Interpretive opportunities
The Shifting Sands Trail is approximately 1/2 mile it begins at the entrance of the West campground and into a shore pine forest. Signs along the trail tell a short interpretive story.Services/Supplies
| Available in the area | |
| • Auto repair • Camping • Diesel • Fishing/hunting • Gasoline • Gifts • Groceries • Hardware • Marine supplies • Overnight Accommodations • Pay phone • Postal service • Propane • Recreational equipment • White gas • Wood |
Most services are available within a few miles of the park.
Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
| • Diving • Fishing (saltwater) • Clamming | • Beach Exploration • Bird Watching • 2 Horseshoe pits • Interpretive Activities | |
The Pacific Ocean offers opportunities for surf fishing. 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 & Wildlife website. Please note: Due to deteriorating beach conditions, Schafer Road beach access is open only to pedestrian use. | ||
Events
The 2013 State Parks free days are as follows:
Jan. 21 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
March 30 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 and 28 – National Parks Week
June 1 – National Trails Day
June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4 – Peak season free day
Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 through 11 – Veteran's Day weekend
Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
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Wildlife
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life |
| • Chipmunks • Deer or Elk • Muskrats • Raccoons • Skunks • Squirrels | • Crows or Ravens • Ducks • Gulls • Hawks • Hummingbirds • Jays • Woodpeckers • Wrens | • Clams • Crabs • Mussels • Octopuses • Oysters • Scallops • Sea Birds • Sea Cucumbers • Seals • Shellfish • Shrimp • Squid • Starfish • Whales • Bass • Cod • Perch |
Environmental Features
| Physical Features | Plant Life | ||
| • Cedar • Douglas Fir • Spruce • Alder • Birch • Maple • Rhododendron • Berries • Ferns • Moss or Lichens |
