Twin Harbors State Park

Introduction of Twin Harbors State Park

Twin Harbors State Park has plenty of Pacific Ocean shoreline, a variety of activities for every RVer, and a campground with nearly 300 campsites. Twin Harbors State Park is four miles south of Westport, Washington, and is divided by Washington Route 105, which runs north to south through the park. The 172-acre park is a popular summer destination for family reunions and provides a lively atmosphere while camping. The park was established in 1937, when the state of Washington began to acquire land that had previously served as a training ground for the United States Army. The final military structures were demolished in the 1970s.

Willapa Chinook, Lower Chehalis, and Willapa Hills tribes once lived in Twin Harbor State Park. The three tribes merged to form the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe in 1866. For centuries, the tribes survived by hunting, fishing, and gathering various foods from the area, such as shellfish. The tribe is now located on a 335-acre reservation east of the park.

Twin Harbor State Park is a natural playground where you can enjoy activities such as surfing, fishing, and hiking, as well as beachcombing, kite flying, and relaxing on the beach. There are ranger-led nature talks in the summer and excellent opportunities to see migrating whales in the Pacific Ocean in the winter when you visit the park.

Twin Harbor State Park has pleasant summer temperatures in the 60s from May to October, with up to three inches of rain in the spring and fall. Winter temperatures can range from the high 40s to the low 50s, with up to ten inches of rain per month.

Twin Harbors State Park Camping

The East Campground at Twin Harbor State Park is divided into four loops and has over 85 campsites. When you first enter the campground, there are 49 RV and trailer campsites with partial hookups that include water and electricity. The partial-hookup sites are tightly packed together, with little privacy at each location. The length of RVs and trailers is limited to 35 feet.

Each campsite has a fire ring, a picnic ring, and gravel parking pads that may need to be levelled. A dump station is located between the two loops. Although the tent campsites provide some shade from the Sitka Pines, privacy is still limited.

Flushing toilets, showers, and fresh drinking water stations are located within the loops. Generators may be used between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Pets must be restrained at all times by a six-foot leash. During the winter months, the East Campground is generally closed, so plan accordingly.

The West Campground at Twin Harbor State Park has over 100 campsites and is a short walk to the beach. This campground is directly accessible from Route 105, where the West Side Park Entrance is located. The campsites are close together, and there is little privacy between them.

Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, and gravel parking pads. Throughout the two loops, there are flush toilets, showers, and fresh water drinking stations. Most campsites on the west side are too small for RVs or trailers, and there are no amenities such as hookups. Generators may be used between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Pets must be kept on a six-foot leash at all times.

Twin Harbors State Park Activities

Surfing

Surfing and windsurfing are two of the most popular summer activities at Twin Harbor State Park. Throughout the year, there will be plenty of wind to help lift you into the air and keep you going at full speed while cruising above the Pacific Ocean. Surfing is another popular activity at Twin Harbor State Park, which has both left and right breaks with consistent swells. The best time to surf is at high tide, when there are late-breaking waves not far from shore.

Hiking

With over three miles of trail, hiking is an ideal activity in Twin Harbor State Park. After parking your campervan, take the Shifting Sands Nature Trail, which is packed with interpretive signs explaining the area’s fragile ecosystem and is ideal for families. There are also trails that take you through densely forested inland areas rich in birds and wildlife. The forests are a wonderland of different trees that tower into the sky, including Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, and western hemlock.

Beachcombing

With over three miles of trail, hiking is an ideal activity in Twin Harbor State Park. After parking your campervan, you can take the Shifting Sands Nature Trail, which is filled with interpretive signs explaining the area’s fragile ecosystem and is ideal for families. There are also trails that take you through densely forested inland areas rich in birds and wildlife. The forests are a wonderland of different trees that tower into the sky, including Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, and western hemlock.

Whale watching

Whale watching is a popular activity for RVers at Twin Harbor State Park during the winter months. Beginning in late October, grey whales migrate from the colder northern waters of the Pacific Ocean to Baja California, where they will breed. Bring your binoculars because there are no real lookouts along the shoreline, but you’ll have plenty of chances to see whales swimming south from October to February, as well as when they return north in March and April.

Storm watching

During the winter, many people are thrilled with the vantage points from which to watch storms roll in from the Pacific Ocean. The storms bring high winds, large waves, and up to ten inches of rain at times, as well as a lot of lightning in the sky. Bring a raincoat and some hot chocolate to enjoy while watching one of nature’s best shows. When storm watching, keep an eye out for lightning and high tides.

Twin Harbors State Park Location

Twin Harbor State Park is accessible via Washington Route 105, which runs through the park and connects the two campgrounds. If you drive south to north from Grayland, Washington, you will find an easy drive just off the Pacific Ocean’s coast. Larger vehicles will be able to travel quickly along the coastal prairie highway.

Driving north to south from Westport, Washington is just as easy for RVers and trailers, but there is more traffic congestion near urban areas. The most difficult drive is on Route 105 from Laidlow to Bay City, which runs east to west. This journey will require you to cross a bridge that connects the two cities across the South Bay.

When you arrive at the park, there will be plenty of traffic because there are nearly 300 campsites, as well as day use areas and large picnic pavilions for parties and family reunions. When entering the campground, there is one one-way road in the east campground that connects several loops and has numerous curves that are difficult to navigate for RVs and trailers longer than 35 feet.

The west campground is a single loop that is easily accessible from Route 105. You can also travel along the Schafer Beach Road, which is accessible from Route 105 and is located just north of the west campground.

. The road leads to a day use area as well as a beach trail. During the summer, there is a lot of traffic here.

Bicycling is the best way to get around the park. Remember to follow the posted speed limits when driving in the campgrounds. Drivers should exercise caution in the campground loops, where bicyclists, pedestrians, and children may be present.

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Public Transport

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