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Salt Creek Recreation Area

3506 Camp Hayden Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363
360-928-3441
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Camping, Hiking
Description: This popular coastal area was converted from an old military fort after World War II.
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Olympia, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is one of the best campsites I've been to - it really has it all for a family vacation. The rates are very reasonable, comparable to state parks. There is a playground and several fields for playing, as well as the remains of a World War II bunker to explore and run around in. The trails are relatively easy... More

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Port Angeles, wa
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109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This is a nice county park. But at the very low tides in June and July, this county park has the most awesome tide pools you will see anywhere on the Olympic Peninsula. More

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Sequim
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Great access to tide pools. Wonderful scenery. Nice park. More

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Kennewick, Washington
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Very well kept areas for camping and day use. Trails are clean and clear. Watched ducks playing in the surf and on the rocks as well as spotted some eagles in the big trees overlooking an island. Worthy of a stop on your way if not an overnight camp. More

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Tacoma, Washington
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Great park with lots of stuff, especially for kids. The walks down to the rocky shore is priceless. More

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Seattle
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

Are you kidding me!? Unmarked WW2 bunkers on the bluff, big big big sunset views. Walk the bluff on the trail, great benches to sit on to view the Strait. I am from Seattle . .Sequim, PA . . Anything not labeled, Neah Bay, Kalaloch, La Push in the past 51 years, got a very quick hello and goodbye. Salt... More

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sequim
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

wonderful location to bring the family, no services More

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Port Angeles
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

See Pacific NW sea creatures easily at low tide. Great variety of nature, both sea life and birds. More

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Sequim, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

What a beautiful spot! The air is so clean, fresh and salty. Great tidepools to explore. More

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Mahomet, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Got to see some interesting forms of life in the tide pools. Quite a few starfish of varying sizes and colors. More

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