Hope Island State Park (Mason County, Washington) Explained

Hope Island State Park - Mason
Map:USA Washington#USA
Relief:1
Location:Mason, Washington, United States
Coordinates:47.1872°N -122.9289°W
Area Acre:106
Elevation:75feet
Established:1990
Operator:Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website:Hope Island State Park - Mason

Hope Island State Park - Mason is a Washington state park in Mason County that is accessible only by boat. It is located due east of Steamboat Island near the Totten Inlet.

The park consists of of old-growth forest and salt marsh with a 1.5miles beach on Puget Sound. Park activities include picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, clamming, beachcombing, and birdwatching. The park has been administered as a satellite of Jarrell Cove State Park, since acquisition from private owners of the island in 1990.[1] Water is not available on the island, and open fires and pets are not permitted.

Notes and References

  1. News: STATE BUYS ISLAND NORTH OF OLYMPIA FOR PARK. Seven. Richard. The Seattle Times. August 31, 1990. B6.