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Manchester State Park
Phone: (360) 871-4065
Fax: (360) 871-1548
City: Port Orchard
Address:
7767 E. Hilldale,
Port Orchard, WALocated six miles east of Port Orchard, Wash., on Puget Sound.
Nestled in woods of fir and maple, the park sets on the shore of Rich Passage on Puget Sound. Bainbridge Island and Seattle are visible from the beach.
For more up to date information, visit the Manchester page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Manchester State Park is a 111-acre camping park with 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage in Puget Sound. The park is covered in woods of fir and maple.
Marine Park: No
Popular Destination
Park Hours
Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Significant History
The park was named for the nearby small town of Manchester. Originally called "Brooklyn," the citizens renamed the place "Manchester" in 1892 on account of their expectation that Manchester, Washington would become an active seaport comparable to Manchester, England.
The park itself was constructed at the turn of the century as a U.S. Coast Artillery harbor defense installation for the protection of Bremerton. During World War II, the property was converted to a navy fuel supply depot and a navy fire-fighting station.
A former torpedo warehouse, built in 1901, still stands in the park. It was later an officer's club, a barracks and a mess hall, and is now a picnic shelter in the day-use area. The small concrete building east of the torpedo warehouse was originally used as a mining casement, and later for coal storage. A gun battery also remains from the park's early days. All three of these structures are on the register of National Historical Monuments.
The park itself was constructed at the turn of the century as a U.S. Coast Artillery harbor defense installation for the protection of Bremerton. During World War II, the property was converted to a navy fuel supply depot and a navy fire-fighting station.
A former torpedo warehouse, built in 1901, still stands in the park. It was later an officer's club, a barracks and a mess hall, and is now a picnic shelter in the day-use area. The small concrete building east of the torpedo warehouse was originally used as a mining casement, and later for coal storage. A gun battery also remains from the park's early days. All three of these structures are on the register of National Historical Monuments.
Interpretive Oportunities
There is one interpretive display inside the former torpedo warehouse, which is currently the park's reservable picnic shelter.
Directions provided by the state parks department are given below the map,
or you can try to have google create the directions from the coordinates we have on file.
Take the Bremerton exit (Hwy. 16) to the Sedgewick exit in Port Orchard. Follow signs to Manchester State Park.
Directions
From I-5:Take the Bremerton exit (Hwy. 16) to the Sedgewick exit in Port Orchard. Follow signs to Manchester State Park.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
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Bears
Chipmunks
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Foxes
Otters
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
Weasels
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Chukar
Dove/Pigeon
Ducks
Eagles
Geese
Gulls
Hawks
Herons
Humming Birds
Jays
Osprey
Owls
Pheasant
Woodpeckers
Wrens
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Clams
Crabs
Mussels
Sea Birds
Seals
Shellfish
Starfish
Whales
Salmon
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Cedar
Douglas Fir
Hemlocks
Nobel Fir
Alders
Ash Trees
Maple Trees
Daisies
Foxgloves
Lupines
Rhododendron
Rose
Berries
Ferns
Moss or Lichens
Seaweed
Thistle
Poison Oak
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| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
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Swimming
Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Mountain Biking
1 Volleyball Field
2 Horseshoe Pits
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1.9 mi. of Hiking Trails
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Scuba Diving
Fishing
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A volleyball net doubles as a badminton net. Horseshoe players must supply their own horseshoes. The beach is closed for shellfish harvesting.
Picnic NotesOne large reservable picnic shelter and two small picnic shelters available first-come, first-served. The reservable shelter is the old brick "torpedo warehouse" (call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688). Thirty-six unsheltered picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Most of the picnic sites contain braziers.
Group CampingOne group camp is available which will accommodate 20 to 130 people. It includes a large fire circle, 12 RV hookups, plus a covered shelter with eight picnic tables and electricity. Several unsheltered picnic tables and braziers are also in the camp. There are two unisex restrooms/showers (ADA accessible). Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688, or call the park for further details at (360) 871-4065.
Boating/Water NotesKayaks or small watercraft may be carried to the beach area for launching.
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Camping
Pay Phone
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Auto Repair
Airport
Boating
Camping Area
Diesel
Fishing and Hunting Supplies
Gasolene
Gifts
Golfing
Groceries
Hardware
Hospital
Marine Supply
Overnight Accomodations
Pay Phones
US Mail
Propane
Recreational Equipment
White Gas
Wood
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Services are available in Port Orchard, about six miles east of the park. | |
