Dungeness Recreation Area

I am in love with this camp area. I’ve been here quite a few times within the past year and have not been disappointed with my stays. I’m not quite sure what the reasoning is behind the low reviews but yes, this camp area is strict about alcohol but it is promoted as a «family friendly» park. Which is one of the main reasons why I like it. This isn’t a place to party; play loud music into the late evening hours; and try to get your drink on — it’s just not tolerated at Dungeness.
This place is however, very clean. Showers and bathrooms are provided, don’t forget your quarters .25 for a couple of minutes. There are also a few camp sites that sell wood and kindling for your campfires.
There are so many trails within this area and such great smells coming from the salty sea, evergreen trees, and campfires. This place really prides itself as the «Rolls Royce» of camping and recreation areas and its true!
Also, just a heads up they are finally able to take online reservations for their campsites which is such a plus — so check it out! I’ve made reservations ²⁄₃ times I have visited and have never had a problem. FYI: the park ranger on staff does a great job answering questions and makes sure the park is kept in its natural state as much as possible. You’ll see him driving through the park in the morning and evenings.

Very strict rules about alcohol, lights out, group size + constantly hovering rangers made me feel as though I were being monitored by my parole officer. I was not breaking any of these rules. One ranger even came by to check out our bottles of olive oil as he thought that they looked like miniature bottles of wine from afar I suppose. I found it impossible to relax under this nanny-​sitting. This camping site may be «family friendly» but this beautiful park is very adult hostile — any site without children seemed to be under careful watch.
There are better places to go camping! Waste no time here!
Otherwise, the spit is unique and gorgeous for a day-​hike, and the bluffs would be great for a picnic. Do not spend the night.

Great county park with friendly park rangers and no bears. Fun to day camp or overnight. Can be very busy, and is a family-​friendly place.

This is a nice way to spend a day and an absolutly great way to find some sunshine and some sandy beach in Washington! Light hiking that I can handle in my sandals also tends to make me smile… overall its definatly a great spot that makes the drive to sequim worth it!