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Island in Washington state, United States
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Harstine Island (also known simply as Harstine or Harstene) is an island community of about 1000 people in Washington State. It is located west of Case Inlet in southern Puget Sound, between the Key Peninsula (part of Kitsap Peninsula) and the Olympic Peninsula.
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A 43-acre marine camping park with 3,500 feet of saltwater shoreline on the northwest end of Harstine Island in south Puget Sound. The forested island park is accessible by road and bridge and is off the beaten path. Most visitors arrive by boat. The park has campsites near the docks, as well as on rolling, grassy areas. Jarrell Cove State Park administers five other satellite parks nearby.
Harstine Island State Park is a day use park with beach access via a half-mile trail. It is a two mile drive from Jarrell Cove.
An 11.5-acre marine park with 1,661 feet of saltwater shoreline located just to the east of Harstine Island. It is situated in the beautiful South Puget Sound and features a pristine cove to set anchor. Visitors can enjoy the many hiking trails, viewing an active bald eagle nest and shellfish harvesting. The shellfish population is abundant and open to shellfish harvesters year round.
Nearby on Stretch Island. It is administered as a satellite of Jarrell Cove State Park and is easily accessible by boat.
Serves coffee and is occasionally open to wine tasting.
By car
Harstine Bridge Rd crosses Pickering Passage to link Harstine Island to the mainland. It was built in 1969 to replace a ferry.
By boat
Jarrell Cove State Park offers buoys and dock space for visiting boaters.
By boat
There are many areas to explore on the island including Jarrell Cove State Park and nearby McMicken Island State Park.
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