cama beach state park

I especially like all the drift wood. It is a fun place to go alone or with others. Neat place to look for the "Glass Balls" during that time of the year.

Just happened to stop by and investigate this park. What a wonderful find. You park and walk down to the beach where you will find 40 cabins that the park rents out. There is a restaurant (check times for operation). The weather was great and the view of the Olympic Mountains. Just beautiful!

This is a great park, with cabins, walking areas and even a restaurant that is open on the weekends. Very educational as well, with boat building information, I love Cama Beach State Park and you will too.

We've heard about Cama Beach cabins for years and finally had a chance to experience it ourselves. We prefer tents by nature so this felt like pretty decent "glamping" to our small family of three including a 4 year old. Our waterfront cabin was basic: really nice microwave, refrigerator, sink, a double bed in a bedroom with door and another double bed in the living room space, and an electric heater that really kicked. We also augmented our kitchen by BBQing one night in a nearby fire pit. The kiddo really liked that. Bathrooms are in a separate building - about 300 yards from our cabin. I had my doubts about how the kiddo would respond but she didn't make a peep about it. We also treated ourselves to the onsite café. We were delightfully surprised at how good the food was. Kiddo loved her hot chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles. The staff working there were really inviting and friendly - definitely not what we were expecting from a weekend staff at a very popular spot.They do reservations in sort of a weird way. No online reservations which is kind of frustrating at first but believe me, the people who actually answer the phone and actually return your calls are really nice and patient! I think they said to allow reservations for less than 7 cabins maybe 9 months in advance? (I'm not certain about that)We also really appreciated the little store and craft program they had. On a blustery morning, the toy loan program that was just a really great idea followed by a free necklace-making class. There were so many materials that all three of us made a little keepsake. The only downside was that there was a wedding and a family reunion going on the weekend we were there. The noise travels down to the beach and it might annoy some people but we were perfectly fine with it. It was a celebration after all. They were very respectful and stopped the music at about 9pm or so... Also the shuttles from the parking lot work pretty well. You just call them from the parking lot and they'll come to pick you up. If you arrive at 7:30pm there are wheelbarrow/carts to help transport your things. It is really nice to be at a place where there are not random cars whizzing by at all hours of the night. Two thumbs up to whoever thought of that system. T

The cabins were all alike and they were so close together. They were also tiny. But if you rented a few of them and had family there, it might be fun..

My family of 5 stayed in a deluxe cabin in early June so we could have a private bathroom inside the cabin. :) Book in advance so you can get the dates that you want. We called rather last minute and were only able to get a single night which is kind of a hassle because of all the stuff you have to bring with you. We had a good time and it was very scenic and relaxed. The kids went exploring the rocks and shells during low tide. The deluxe cabins are waterfront and there are no other cabins blocking your view.I tried to pack light. When you are arriving, you are to unload your things at the shuttle stop shelter with someone to watch them and then park your car in one of the designated parking lots. You walk back to the shuttle stop and wait for the shuttle to make its rounds and load up. The shuttle will drive you down the short but very steep hill. There are some metal luggage carts shaped like wheelbarrows that you can use.Inside the cabin is a microwave, coffee maker and a small full size fridge. Lots of room to bring your own food and drinks. The adults are in a tiny room with a full size bed. In the main cabin room is a twin size bed with another twin size trundle bed tucked away underneath. There is also a small table and 4 chairs. Bring your own coffee and filters if you would like to make use of the coffee maker provided. The bathroom has a closet bar but no hangers so if you would make use of that, bring your own hangers. On the back of the bathroom door are hooks for your towels. I wished I had brought a removable 3M adhesive hook so I could have a hand towel hanging handy by the sink.Other than the private bathrooms in the deluxe cabins, there is a large bathroom facility for the entire camp to use including the standard cabins which do not have private bathrooms in their cabins. The facility is quite nice, clean and relatively new. You must purchase tokens to use the showers. Tokens are 50 cents each and each token is good for 3 minutes of heated water. Make sure that you purchase tokens before the shop closes!The Center for Wooden Boats also operates a livery (boat rental) service here. It was too hot for us to want to be out in the sun for a long period of time but the option is there to rent a row boat or kayak. They also rent crab pots and will throw in a crap pot rental for free if you rent a rowboat for the entire day.There is a tiny kids playground at the north end of the camp consisting of a swing set with 2 seats and a boxed sand pit. On the other side of the pathway was a horseshoe pit for adults.We did not get a chance to wander into the camp shop as we had arrived after it had closed. I think they sell souvenirs and some convenience items as well as the shower tokens.There are 4 or 5 community fire pits spaced out around the camp. Fire wood is provided. There are heavy metal cooking grates that swing out on top of the fires so that you may cook over them. Scattered throughout the camp are standing grills that you can also cook on but you need to bring your own charcoal.The morning that you check out, you're required to do light cleaning in the cabin. Wipe down all counter and table tops, clean toilet and sinks, sweep floor. Cleaning supplies are provided and general instructions are posted. As we were waiting for the shuttle to come pick us up to take us back up the hill, I noticed a 2 person cleaning team doing professional cleaning after guests had checked out. So they do also provide professional cleaning between guests.Here's what we brought and some items I wished I had brought:Sheets, pillows & blankets - 1 full size bed, 1 twin bed and 1 twin trundle bed. It can get very cool at night. They do provide three quilts in the cabin but they're very thin.Towels - bathing towels, hand towels, washcloths, clean up towel (for feet or kitchen mess) One bathmat and one cleanup towel are provided but they're getting old and worn looking.Paper plates, paper towels, 1 set of metal utensils, a few disposable utensilsFood - pack of hot dogs, buns, ketchup packets, smores fixins, thermos of coffee (we didn't know about the coffee maker and this stayed warm till the next morning), water bottles, snacks, applesauce packs.Fishing poles, picnic matGarbage bags (a few very small ones are provided in the cabin but I brought some of my own to put our dirty laundry in)Clorox wipes (I wiped down the toilet and sink but it looked clean before I did so)Card gamesVelcro mitts & ball for catchLong nose lighter, camp skewersHandheld vacuum & space bag (this cut down on the bulkiness of the comforters and made a single bag that was much easier to manage)What I wished I had brought:Toilet paper/kleenex - I meant to bring my preferred brand of TP but forgotBug repellent3M removable hooksSmall fan - the cabins got very stuffy during the daytimeSneakers for hikingWhat we saw other people brought:lawn chairsgas camping stovecharcoal for the public grillscooking utensils/pansbicycleskiteskayakWine!

It is a bit of a hike down to the beach and back. but well worth the trip. I enjoyed sitting on the breakwater eating an ice cream sandwich from the convenience store. Just the peace and quiet I needed. the view of Saratoga Passage was beautiful.

We stayed in an ocean front cabin and had a fabulous time exploring this park and relaxing on the beach.Everyday there are crafts and/or ranger programs at the general store. The store has lots of books, games and sports equipment for loan (free). My kids met lot of other kids to play with and were never bored. This is a fabulous beach for flying kites. At night there are communal fire pits that turned out to be lots of fun too.I know we would have a great time if we went back again.It was much cooler in the evening and mornings than we had expected (great for sleeping). If you go pack some warm clothes.

This 1939s fishing resort was built for the city folk to camp and fish for Salmon on Camano Island, about 90 miles north of Seattle. It has been restored to that era with some updates, but all the cabins are just the way they were when they were built. It also has the Center for Wooden Boats there and they rebuilt old wooden boats and rent them to the public. Altogether this is a great place to visit and rent a cabin where the fishing is great and there is lot of wildlife all around. There are lot of trails that you can walk around and see the wildlife, and you don't have to dodge cars to see all of this (but do watch for kids on bikes)A discover pass is required in all Washington State parks.

We were at a wedding at this Park recently. The park itself is beautiful. Lush and green. There is a shuttle that you have to take to get to the beach. It is not an easy walk at all. All parking is on top of hill / cliff. They have little cabins for rent and I believe most were taken. Be aware, if you plan to stay at a cabin, you need bedding, utensils, cookware, etc. Some cabins do not have a toilet but the general toilet is kept very neat and clean. There are showers too but you have to pay $0.50 for 3 minutes. And there is a $10/day cost just to enter and park in the park. Then, if you tip the shuttle driver, it is another $... the cabins are right on the water. The water is very cold and the beach very rocky. Not sandy at all. You can rent boats there but they seem a little overpriced. $25/hour for row boat.

This park seems to have it all. It occupies a beautiful location on the Sound, has lots of hiking trails, a great little cafe, and waterside cabins to rent. We will definitely stay longer next time.

This is a wonderful place to visit or stay in one of their cabins. Sits right at the edge of the water. Plenty of hiking, fishing, etc. You can either walk down from the top or take a tram down. Beautiful views and sunsets. Need to get a Discovery pass from the ranger station or pay for daily parking.

Beautiful, quite, peaceful great for families. We went with my sister and family all together there were five kids ages 7, 6, 3, 2, 9 months. They loves tossing rocks in the water flying kites and just running around. The cabins had kid books, board games, and the loved collecting sea shells. The trails fit our jogging stroller which was awesome. Waking up to see the bold eagles fishing in front of us was apsolutly amazing. Couldn't ask for a better family vacation.

Salty lives here ... ask Ranger Tom. WOW! Did I mention WOW! I have to be honest I had no idea Camano had this gem. The scenic views rival that of Whidbey Island and its hidden right under our noses easily accessed off I-5. Many great campsites and an onsite host. Can't wait to try the cabins when it gets warmer. The staff is so great they shuttle you and your gear down to your cabin so you don't have to and to ensure safety and noise reduction at the cabins. There is an excellent learning experience at the wooden boat center in addition to the many other activities the staff can share with you. DO NOT forget lunch at the Cama Café!!! A sound choice for vacation in the Puget Sound.

I have been to Cama Beach 4 times, and will continue going until I am 103 and am bed-ridden. Beautiful in both summer and winter, the dramatic Pacific Northwest is beautifully moored by the gorgeous Puget Sound. The radiant beaches and rugged woods just add to the trip. It is a truly soul-searching experience. As a family we went with many friends, in windswept cabins just yards away from the Salish shore. The children GeoCashed and played in the water all day it was so fun!