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Manchester State Park, Port Orchard, WA

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Sports & Outdoors

Manchester State Park

Waterfront state park on Rich Passage with campsites, wooded trails, and a former military torpedo warehouse.

7767 E Hilldale Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98366 · Port Orchard, WA

About Manchester State Park

Manchester State Park sits near Port Orchard on Rich Passage, offering shoreline views over Puget Sound and a mix of year-round camping and day-use areas. Visitors can walk wooded trails, explore the saltwater beach, and watch wildlife. The park also has notable military history, centered on the historic Torpedo Warehouse, which can be rented for events. Campsites include standard and partial hookup options, plus group camping and marine trail sites for paddlers.

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