We love spending some time at the Fay Bainbridge park anytime we are on Bainbridge Island. We were in Bainbridge Island recently and spent some time after lunch at the park. There's a lot of space and a play area for kids. We love walking along the shore, having to climb around driftwood. It was lovely watching the sky change colors as the sun set. read more

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Tent sites are nice but camper sites are close together. The beach has to much drift wood for my comfort. You have to step over so much of it to get to the beach. The sand surrounding the beach is full of sticker plants and I was picking stickers from my dogs paws so he couldn't enjoy the beach area. The cabins only have beds. They don't have kitchens so you'll need to bring your own cooking source or cook on the fire pit. I had one day left when the grounds keeper came through with a leaf blower. Mind you the area where he was blowing was dirt and gravel. I didn't think much of it till he came around a third time and at that point I felt he was doing it on purpose so I packed up and left the campground. It is not a place I will recommend nor go to again. Some people love the spot but I've been to better places. read more

Fay Bainbridge Park - Grounds keeper blowing dirt and gravel near my tent site. - Parks Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

This place is incredibly gorgeous. There's the lush hillside, a picnic shelter with fireplace, views and access to the sound, lots and lots of driftwood, and a big pirate ship play structure for children. You can relax and it's rarely too busy. read more

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Really mellow beach. Easy to relax at. Gorgeous view of Mount Rainier, lots of driftwood and darker sand, and a little boardwalk that you can walk out and sit on a comfortable bench. There are eagle nesting nearby and easy bathroom access. It's a nice place to spend a summer afternoon! read more

After traveling extensively in the US over the past 5 years, staying in over 200 campgrounds, Fay Bainbridge receives the #1 spot for HORRIBLE. I have a chronic health condition, that, among other things, makes me heat intolerant. We ran our rooftop A/C during a posted local heat advisory. It is a well-functioning, manufacturer installed, OEM, rooftop A/C. Our neighbor complained about the 'noise', so the manager pounded on our door at 4pm to tell us it needed to be shut off by 10pm. Tom was aggressive, rude, and wouldn't pause in citing the quiet hour rule 3x (that makes no mention of normal AC operation) to listen to us. When we tried to explain my health condition, he said that didn't matter; there was a policy. He then threw his hands in the air and stormed off. He showed NO interest in listening to us or trying to resolve what reasonably should have been a non-nssue. While dogs were running off leash, the camp host (a different person) 'hung out' with the neighbor who complained about us, gesturing wildly towards our rig while they talked. We have never felt so embarrassed and rudely treated. It is quite obvious that this park caters only to self-entitled regulars whose desires and opinions are the only ones that matter. We elevated the manager's behavior to the Director, Lydia Roush, who replied with a brief email saying she would ask the manager about it. We heard nothing further. Our rig is a 32' class A, and although the website offers sites large enough to accommodate a longer rig, you won't be able to turn around or leave without damaging your paint because limbs are extremely low and untrimmed. It is such a shame the management and maintenance of this park is significantly sub-par, as it's a lovely location. Strongly recommend you pass on this campground. read more

The drive was a little longer than expected. I came to Bainbridge on a family trip, just to explore the island for the day. The Park is about 15min drive from the ferry terminal, so no something I would feel comfortable walking to. The drive there took us through neighborhoods and woods, so be careful when driving! There's not many sidewalks too, so be even more careful when driving by walkers/bikers. The park itself wasn't that awe-inspiring. The whole beach was covered in driftwood. It was definitely something fun to jump around and do a balancing act on. There are some benches to sit on and view the horizon. The view was alright as well. I would not bring small children here since it'll be pretty easy to get a splinter if you're not careful and the beach doesn't feel all that clean (the sand). There are restrooms located close by the parking lot and someone was hosting a barbeque or event at a sheltered area also close by the parking lot. I think I would come again, but I wouldn't stay for that long. read more

Fay Bainbridge Park - View from park and close to edge of beach which is a "private beach" - Parks Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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A beautiful spot. We brought some lunch food and ate as we enjoyed the views. Nice "sailing ship" for kids to play. And plenty of beach to run and play on too. read more

We camped here over the weekend and will definitely come back. The RV spots are a little small, but the view makes up for it! read more

Fay Bainbridge Park - View from our RV spot #5 - Parks Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Great views and activities for the kids but very rocky and lots of logs to maneuver around. read more

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Beautiful spot on Bainbridge, my friends and I had fun exploring the shore and seeing all the cool driftwood forts people and made. I'd definitely consider coming back to rent a cabin or camp here! read more

Very cramped sites. Bathrooms are DISGUSTING. No sewer hookups or dump station. Camp host lets his dog poop and doesn't pick it up! When I let him know I saw him he just shrugged his shoulders and walked away. Gross! Watch where you step, he's not the only one not cleaning up after pets. read more

Beautiful park on the water with views of Mt. Rainier and Seattle. Super fun playground for kids and outstanding camping options

Fun pirate ship play park and photo spot! The beach is rocky but really fun for looking at shells and driftwood hopping! The water is mellow and super peaceful. Great place to take pictures. Theres a place to wash off your feet and sit on nice benches, too! read more

What's not to like about this place. It's a free place that has beautiful views and a playground for the kids. The water is crystal clear and calm. The location is pristine and beautiful. If I lived in Seattle or had more time, it would be a great place to just sit and take in the surroundings. read more

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Such a pretty place with a pretty view of Seattle and mt Rainer . Park has a playground you can also go camping here read more

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Stayed here last night. It was very family friendly! Not necessarily what my boyfriend and I were expecting... There were more private camp sites up the exit ramp that were cheaper and quiet, but we didn't see them until we were leaving. We had a good time and met a great couple that didn't know about the top camps either. If we come back this way on our road trip we would definitely stay at one of the top camps instead of the bottom ones. But it was really nice. read more

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This is a beautiful park for camping on the waterfront or a day trip. Right on the puget sound , nice beach walk. If your rv camping they don't have dump. read more

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Very nice little Park with Camping, Hiking, picnic tables, grilling pits, nice restrooms, Volleyball set-up & Beach access to a gorgeous view of the Puget Sound. Lots of logs & various driftwood pieces to maneuver before actually getting to the Beach but gives it that cool scenic natural look. There is even some playground equipment and a picnic shelter on the lower part of the park near the beach. I wondered why it was named Fay Bainbridge Park so looked it up and found out that Washington purchased the land for the park for $5,000 from the estate of Temple S. Fay in 1944. When purchased the Fay Estate wanted to make sure the name "Fay" was maintained, hence the name "Fay Bainbridge Park". Mr. Fay was a neurosurgeon who introduced the use of hypothermia in medical and surgical illnesses and actually taught for a bit at the University of Washington. Also a little interesting piece of History as you enter the park there is a display of a Bell donated by the Kitsap County Historical Society. It was brought to the area from San Francisco in 1883 by Jeremiah Farnham. In 2011 the park was transferred by the state to the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District so you don't need that Discover Pass here. read more

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We love love LOVE this park! Although I haven't ventured far beyond the playground, and the fields next to it my daughter and I love visiting. It's clean, the bathrooms are decent (although, bring TP with you just in case!) and there are plenty of shady trees to lounge under while your kiddos play at the super cool playground. This is our go to park for those summer evenings, after Hubby gets home and we want to enjoy being outside but also let our two year old get her energy out. read more

The best camping near Seattle! There are 20 camp sites with a water front view. Plus sites reserved for kayakers and bikers. The rates are very reasonable and fire wood is also for sale. The park is also a great place to have a picnic or host an event in one of the shelters. Cabins are being constructed this summer and will be available for rentals this fall (2017) I was told. Looking forward to going back when their completed. read more

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Camping here this weekend. We live just a few miles away in Poulsbo which is convenient for leaving the dogs at home and running back quickly to feed. The beach is nice and the view is lovely. Tent sites are reasonably priced and quite rustic. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table and each tent area has a group of sites with 2 porta-potties and a fresh water tap. My favorite part is that the park keeps a handful of non-reservation sites for drop in camping. Great for impromptu wilderness adventures! read more

Took a quick evening stroll with the family to comb the beach for sea glass before dinner. This seems to be a new hobby we have since moving to Washington. Just walking the beach and looking out into the Sound really helps to wash away the stress. Will definitely be making this a monthly adventure for us. The kids (ages 3 and 8) loved exploring the driftwood and the seashells on the beach. On clear days you can even see Mt. Rainier. A beautiful place to enjoy nature! read more

I used Yelp to find a place to camp, and this time it failed me. The scoop: View: 3 (4 from the main/day use area, from the camp sites, though, this is a 2 (Meh).) Noise: 1 (Jesus Jones, I felt like I was at an airforce base inhabited by rowers, cocks, and children!) Campsites: 2 (Not level, infested with brambles) Bathrooms: 4 (Nice bathrooms, they flushed and even had a shower in one set of them) Convenience: 4 (Oddly in a juxtaposition of an urban/rural/suburban island; a few miles away there is Winslow; super convenient on that end). Alright, I must caveat my remarks here. If you are a camper, meaning someone who uses a tent and wood, this review is relevant to you. If your idea of camping is an RV, then this review is not for you. Fay Bainbridge is an odd mix of stuff. The day use area, which is down by the water, has a panoramic view of the sound and the city across the sound. It is gorgeous, picturesque. And then the children start crying. And the boaters start blaring their loudspeakers. The 10 campsites they have would be much better suited if you came as a group and took all of them. This place is weird in that you can't reserve anything, so it is first-come first-served. That said, I went on a weekend in August and it wasn't packed. The sites are situated in a basically common area, where you park in a lot and walk your gear in. The furthest spot away is only 50 meters or so, so it isn't a hike or anything. But the ground isn't level, so I ended up at the door of my tent in the morning, sliding all around all night; not a comfortable night's sleep. Additionally, the whole island is infested with blackberries. In mid-to-late August, this means you can pick blackberries and have them accompany your breakfast (a real plus), but it also means that if you're taking down your tent and your pole passes the bounds of the site, you're in danger of losing it. The camping area also has zero separation between campsites for noise, meaning that the annoying neighbours I ended up with (with 4 children, toys that made a lot of noise, screaming, a guitar player who insisted on pointing his crappy music at us, rather than away from us) annoyed us to no end. We had no recourse; we just had to suffer through it. Of course, annoying neighbours aren't the fault of the campground; but the set up is the fault of the campground. There's simply no noise barriers nor privacy, unless you wanted a very tiny site hedged by holly and blackberries (which make for an interesting stumble to the bathroom in the dark at night [scraaaaaape! CRAP!]). In the evening, after the children went to bed, our neighbours talked so loudly that we thought they were in our camp. Oh, and did I mention the fireworks? Apparently, Poulsbo was having a World War II re-enactment, complete with fireworks and explosions. The bathrooms are situated at the bottom of the steep hill for all the RVers (you know, people with toilets). Logistically, I don't know how else this could be done; it makes sense for the landscape. But that means that 3am pee gets weighed pretty heavily against taking it in the loo. From the campground area, we were isolated from the view, so it was like any other site. The slight incline I thought wouldn't be much of a problem, but it was difficult to find a place to put up a tent. There was a cluster of ferns and blackberries in the middle of our site (#32) and all around us were ominous blackberries. If I had better neighbours, I still would have been rudely awakened. There must be an airport near; all evening and even in the morning, propeller planes were flying overhead. At dawn, the roosters from a neighbouring house started crowing, competing in loudness for one another. It was terrible. Since there is great boating in the day-use area, a team of rowers got to the Sound at about 8:30 or 9:00 am.... and then started with their bloody loudspeakers (stroke! stroke!). Between the children (not the fault of the camp), the roosters, the boaters, the EXPLOSIONS AND DYNAMITE, and the planes, there was no chance for sleeping in this place. Just plan to be up all night. I would recommend that you visit this place, take your children and have them be loud on the jungle gym, annoy the campers out of it, bring your boats, use the day-use area for picnics with your Hawai'ian-shirt-wearing-Boomer-friends, or set up your RV on one of their fantastically tiny RV parking spots, be a loud, respectless asshole, play John Mellencamp at your neighbours, light off fireworks, but whatever you do, don't camp here and expect to get any rest. It seems to me that those who use this area do not care about the campers, respect noise levels, or try in any way to see this as a nature preserve. It is definitely not the place to hang out, chill, have some beers with some friends, and meditate and be peaceful and commune with nature. It is noveau camping. read more

A breathtaking view of how beautiful Washington really is. I came here in hopes of camping and once I got a look at the area, realized that getting a camping spot here would be a major undertaking. Meaning it's like waiting in line for front row tickets to the hottest concert in town. And with the lax rules in WA, don't count on anyone giving up a spot easily. I'm sure there is some crafty way to get a spot here and I will update if I ever do get to camp here. But even without the camping, wandering the area is worth it. I love the large drift logs, yes not wood, logs, that you have hurdle over to get to the water. It's actually quite fun to hop and jump over them. Tall grasses waving the breeze, dogs playing, children laughing, sailboats in the distance. And to top it off, majestic Rainer in the background. It makes you say, "Honey, we should move to Bainbridge." Until you look around and realize, you would be way too far away from downtown Seattle, would probably grow to despise your yuppster neighbors, and never be able to afford a house you would want. So don't bother thinking that, just enjoy the view. read more

Beautiful beautiful beautiful. You'll almost get lost trying to find this amazing little park/campground but it's so worth the trip. Gorgeous view of the Sound with a small little beach, clean restrooms, nice kid's playground, shelters with picnic tables, and lots of blackberries bushes ready to be picked. read more

Fay Bainbridge Park - view from the beach - Parks Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

This park has it all - great views, nice beach with lots of interesting wood, great grilling areas (the old rusted thru grills have been replaced), good campsites. Best of all, it's mostly undiscovered. This might not last, as it has just changed park systems - I think it's a city park now. Best news - alcohol now allowed! My crew enjoys swimming here when it's extra sunny. This year that meant Easter. Swimming. In the ocean. I'm still impressed. I make sure to bring their ocean swim shoes so the rocks don't hurt so much. If you get here at just the right time, you can claim the extra comfy Adirondack wooden chairs. Otherwise, just pile all your crap in your baby stroller and push it right to the water's edge. Aaaah. Plenty of driftwood to drap over. Make sure you hit Mora's Ice Cream on your way back home. read more

Best camp Host ever! Thanks Jay! We loved it here! Incredible views and camping right on the beach! (The beach is very rocky). Unbelievable view of Rainier and Seattle. We listened to the waves all night and awoke to a pod of dolphins. Cute little restroom, firewood and campsite payment available at an atm machine! What a lovely place! read more

Fay Bainbridge Park - At the Fay Bainbridge shore - Parks Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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My first time on Bainbridge Island was capped by a jewel of a park on the north end. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have to pay to play as with most of my home state Colorado state parks. The view is amazing! This is a very quiet location which I love. A great place to take a book or a woman on a sunny Washington day. I would highly recommend this park to the person looking to get away without getting too far away. read more

So glad we found this park. This is a great beach space...perfect for flying kites! We had a great time walking along the beach, climbing on the logs (there are hundreds!), skipping rocks in the water, and looking at the Seattle skyline peeking above the trees! They have two covered shelters with picnic tables, grills, and a fireplace. As well as a small playground for kids. Definitely looking forward to returning when the weather gets nice :) read more

I would love to give this a 5 star review based on our wonderful past experiences. Unfortunately a 2 star was pushing it this time. We camp at Fay Bainbridge every year. We get the same campsite. This year all the tent sites are on the hill, leaving the views for high paying RV customers. A communal group of friends rolled in and took over the entire meadow. They were screaming until at least 1:30. Next, a group of high schoolers jacked the empty fire pit next to ours and partied until 1. We decided to build a fire, bought the bucket of wood for 6 bucks. 3 pieces of wood! We woke up exhausted and got out of there. This use to be a nice getaway. There is no supervision. My advice is it's a great place to be feral, but not to rest. read more

Our family came here on a day trip. Even on a cold day, this place is beautiful! We loved the little board walk area towards the beach and would love to come back for camping when the weather is warmer. There are shells on the beach so if you have little kids, you may need to keep an eye out. Plenty of parking and really, really, really cute! read more

I love to visit this beach park early in the morning. Sitting on one of the hundreds of logs at the waters edge just watching waves and looking toward Seattle. There are slides and climbing toys and camping sites. read more

My other half and I were in Bainbridge Island for the day and took to Yelp to find somewhere to get our feet wet. We came across Fay Bainbridge State Park and decided to check it out. It was a partly cloudy early spring day and there were tons of logs leading up to the water. I can't resist water, so I immediately took off my sandals and walked around in the water. I couldn't believe it, the water was actually warm! A bit murky and yucky, but it was definitely nice to walk amongst the little sea anemones and squirty things that get you when you least expect it. We will definitely be back next time we venture out to Bainbridge Island! read more

I found this park 20+ years ago and always wanted to return. We were booked for site 26 but changed to 36 on the beach once we saw where the fire pit was located in 26. It's right under branches that are about 4' above the pit and 2'-3' from the RV that was next to us. We didn't like that set up so decided on the site out in the open. Changing was easy but we didn't get a $20 refund. Bathrooms were ok, I'd shower in them. $.25 for 90 seconds in the shower. Park has 2 horseshoe pits, volleyball, and a playground. Then there is also the beach. We were lucky enough to have a group of locals explain to us the bio-luminescent algae that was in the water that night and it was a treat to experience that! All in all, we will be back. The sites are on top of one another, but the location is worth it. read more

Love the view...But better wear proper shoes...very rocky..meaning it's not an all sand beach.. read more

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Great park along the water on Bainbridge Island. Though it's at the opposite end of the the island from the ferry, it's a pretty quick car drive. The park goes along the beach and has some nice views of the water, mountains, and parts of Seattle. Great place for a picnic. There is a ton of driftwood where you can sit and enjoy the view. Very pet friendlt as well. read more

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This is probably my favourite location on Bainbridge Island. The park offers tent and RV camping, has group campsites, and daytime activities areas (including a playground, firepits,and picnic tables). There is an onsite 24-7 camp host. You can also purchase firewood onsite. The campsites are near one another, yet still private. The coastal area is utterly unique, and is wheelchair accessible. There are numerous birds in the area, including the Bald Eagle and Owls. The whole park area is beautiful, with a variety of landscapes from forest to windswept coastal. Check it out if you're ever nearby. Worth it. :-) read more

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This park holds a special place in my heart. My now-husband proposed to me on the beach on a cloudy day in March near the boardwalk. It was a lovely, private moment between just us and any other park visitors that might've seen us (we did not hire a photographer or have friends hide in the bushes to take proposal photos for us, also I don't think there are any bushes near the beach). There is plenty of parking, a few picnic tables, a boardwalk, a public restroom, and camping areas. And it's free! Needless to say, the beach is beautiful and the views are gorgeous, makes for great panorama photos. I highly recommend! read more

Good camping for the locals. Our first time here was a midweek camping trip. We live on the island and camped Tues & Wed night. We arrived around 3pm and the lower sites were pretty full, loud, crammed together, and not tent friendly so we chose the upper camping area and we had the entire place to ourselves. The biggest problem with all of the upper sites is that NONE of the are level and the sizes of the campsites are very inconsistent. We did not run into many blackberry bushes but the fruit trees around us were dropping fruit like crazy. You have to watch it, you may bet hit by falling fruit. Or in our case fruit being tossed down by a raccoon. During our stay there was a concert down on the beach, which was a nice surprise. The music was mellow and entertaining. This was also a few days before Seafair so we got to see all of the Navy ships passing through the Sound, there were 7 large ships at one time in out view, it was amazing. Also the "Camp Host" came by our site to talk to us and welcome us to the park. They will even give you firewood if you need it. Now, I've never camped anywhere that had a Camp Host let alone a place that will provide firewood, I guess that is the way they camp on Bainbridge Island. Now for the items on the down side. 1. This isn't really a beachy place to camp. You really cant get into the water, it's very rocky and filled with giant logs. 2. The porta potty at the upper sites was in terrible condition when we first arrived so we had to make the trip down the big hill for the bathrooms, not great if you have a 5 year old that has to go NOW! (They cleaned it out on Wed, then it was only us using it). They have two sets of flushables and showers at the bottom of the hill for all of the RV people, you know, the people with showers and toilets already. 3. The noise. There is a ""Quiet time" posted for after 10pm but everyone in the lower sites did not care to follow that. Loud kids screaming and running around, adults partying, and all that noise comes right up the hill and into your campsite. In addition to the loud campers you have to deal with and obscene amount of crows cawing during the day and some of the loudest Roosters and some other kind of screaming bird first thing in the morning. 4. Upper sites not level. You are hard pressed to find 1 spot out of the 10 they have up there that has the right spot for your tent so that you will not slide around inside all night. Depending on your tent size you could hit the jackpot. 5. Lower sites are not ideal for tent campers. They are very very close together with very little grass area for your tent or chairs. The gravel area right in the middle of the spot prevents tent set up on that area of the site. If you like to camp with people you don't know and have them all up in your space, this area is for you. I can't imagine what this place is like on a weekend, but if you are a local and you don't have to travel very far to get here, a mid week stay would be perfect. read more

One of my favorite places on the island. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery of the Puget Sound. It's also a great place to camp and have a picnic. There's also an awesome fireplace/oven that you can use at night and cook. read more