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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 JeffCoCampgrounds LTAC Proposal 2023 pg. 1 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 FUNDED 2016-2022 Maintenance, Operations, & Promotion of County Campgrounds Total Grant Request $57,233 SECTION ONE Itemized List of 2023 Proposed Services Expense Budget Services Provided Lake Leland Campground Quilcene Campground Upper & Lower Oak Bay Campgrounds Total Staff maintenance: 2 hours/day, 5 days/week, 8 mo/year $ 9,920 $ 9,920 $ 9,920 $ 29,760 Truck $ 843 $ 843 $ 843 $ 2,528 Utilities $ 2,225 $ 2,225 $ 2,225 $ 6,675 Equipment & supplies $ 2,091 $ 2,091 $ 2,091 $ 6,274 Tree service $ 1,030 $ 1,030 $ 1,030 $ 3,090 Customer service 8am to 5pm $ 1,391 $ 1,391 $ 1,391 $ 4,174 Website www.countyrec.com $ 1,073 $ 1,073 $ 1,073 $ 3,218 Rack card $ 505 $ 505 $ 505 $ 1,516 Total $ 19,078 $ 19,078 $ 19,078 $ 57,233 This proposal meets ALL of the specified HIGH PRIORITY grant criteria:  11,335 tourist nights in 2022  87% of tourists are from outside of Jefferson County  64,788 tourist/overnights in lodging establishments (2016-2022), all within unincorporated Jefferson County  Cumulative economic impact of $1,729,619.90 (2016-2022) within unicorporated Jefferson County  Seven year history of success in Jefferson County  Minimal duplication, high cooperation with our partners WDFW, WA State Parks, TCC, JHS. Provides, maintains operates, and enhances County-owned tourism facilities and infrastructure Sunrise at Upper Oak Bay Campground Summer at Quilcene Campground pg. 2 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 SECTION 2 - Proposal Questions Question #1 Description of the facility. Launched in 2016, this program has a seven-year record of success. The proposal is to continue LTAC funding for: 1) operating, maintaining, and 2) marketing/tourist information costs for tourism facilities owned by Jefferson County including: Upper and Lower Oak Bay Campgrounds, Lake Leland Campground, and Quilcene Campground. Without LTAC funds, these Campgrounds will close in 2023. The facilities will be open for the season from April 1, 2023 to November 1, 2023. Supervision includes daily rule compliance by professional staff. The Parks and Recreation Manager provides a friendly welcoming presence in every campground three days per week by meeting, greeting, and consulting with campground users. Maintenance visits occur daily. Professional parks staff clean restrooms, fire rings, and campsites. Maintenance includes mowing, landscaping, and tree service. The campgrounds are in top condition and look beautiful and inviting. Our dedicated team presents welcoming, attractive campgrounds. Three times more rain fell in May-June of 2022 (8.17”), than May-June of 2021 (2.7”). Combined with economic challenges this caused a 16% dip in campground use from 2021 to 2022. However, campground use in 2022 was still 17% higher than the highest pre-pandemic levels. Lake Leland Campground Out-of-county campers are seeking remote areas with fewer people. Lake Leland Campground is adjacent to the Lake Leland access area, which features a fishing dock, boat ramp, bank fishing areas, parking, and a toilet. Quilcene Campground Tourists from the Seattle/Tacoma region want easy access to Hood Canal, and the Olympic Mountains. Quilcene campground is adjacent to the Quilcene Ranger Station and a great base camp for adventures in the area. Quilcene Campground is minutes from the Linger Longer Marina on the Hood Canal. Active tourists love hiking the many trails accessed via Penny Creek Road. Upper and Lower Oak Bay Campgrounds Overnighters from Island, Kitsap, Clallam, Pierce, and King counties love these campgrounds. They feature beautiful views of Oak Bay, Indian Island, Marrowstone Island, and as far as Mount Rainier on a clear day. Saltwater access for paddle sports, fishing, clamming, and boating of all types is a main attraction. Oak Bay campgrounds are located in the heart of Jefferson County, just 2.3 miles (five minutes) from the commercial core of Port Hadlock, and 7.7 miles from Port Ludlow (twelve minutes). New Fishing Dock at Lake Leland pg. 3 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 Question #2 History and Improvements. Launched in 2016, this LTAC program has seven continuous years of proven success. The county campgrounds would not be possible without LTAC support. Facility improvements have been made every year since 2016 including: new campsite tables and fire rings, surfacing and landscape; tree work, Upper Oak Bay electrical system replacement, Oak Bay kiosk lighting, toilet painting and repair, new in signs, new rules cards, new site number posts, and Lake Leland waterfront renovation. Campground supervision has increased as campground use has increased. In 2023, the Parks and Recreation Manager will provide at least 12 hours per week directly engaging with tourists, answering questions, ensuring compliance, and promoting the activities throughout Jefferson County. Customer service staff provide up to date information 5 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In 2022 a new partnership with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for enhanced campground supervision was launched. This JCSO partnership will continue in 2023. Maintenance has also responded to the up-tick in campground use by providing additional services. Thorough campground cleaning occurs every day throughout the busy season. Regular landscaping, mowing, surfacing, pressure washing, and tree work have also increased from previous years. New Toilet at Lake Leland Upper Oak Bay Quilcene Campground Busy Day in Quilcene pg. 4 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 Question #3 Marketing and Promotion. The target audiences are: (1) the greater metropolitan area of the entire Puget Sound Region, as well as Clallam county communities such as Port Angeles and Sequim; (2) the entire United States and (3) British Columbia, Canada. The Puget Sound region is home to over 4 million people seeking high quality tent and RV camping in a rural area. Planning a trip and finding accurate information is a major barrier to tourism, especially new tourists. Tourists from around the USA and British Columbia visit Jefferson County Campgrounds. The timeline for advertising and promotion is year-round, and the campgrounds are open from April 1 to October 31. Promotion methods and partnerships span 360 degrees to ensure a broad reach including: 1) Partnership with the Tourism Coordinating Council. Free Jefferson County Park maps are available at the Olympic Visitors Center and shared between enjoyolympicpeninsula.org and countyrec.com. The visitor’s center staff are knowledgeable about the county campgrounds. Regular communication helps as well. 2) Comprehensive camping and tourism information is published on countyrec.com. This website had 103,341-page views from 30,165 unique tourists between Oct 1, 2021 and October 1, 2022. A total of 5% of unique tourists were from Canada. Of the US unique tourists, 37% were from out of state, mainly California and Oregon. Of the Washington State unique tourists, 85% were from out of Jefferson County mainly from the Sea/Tac region, followed by Kitsap and Clallam Counties. Countyrec.com is the top of Google searches “camping in Jefferson County, camping in Quilcene, camping in Port Hadlock,” and other search terms. 3) Jefferson County Interactive Map. This beautiful interactive guide shows tourists complete information about County, State, and National Parks in an interactive format. To view it click here. 4) Live support on the phone and in person. Knowledgeable and friendly professionals provide information and advice on the phone and in person at the Jefferson County Public Works office. Trained professional staff provide up to date information and advice from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday except holidays. This service is rare and invaluable. Finding good information is the major challenge facing tourists. A central message is a “spontaneous trip”, no reservations required. If you do not find a site at your first choice, try one of our other three campgrounds. 5) Collaboration with Washington State Parks, and the US Forest Service. State parks regularly refers tourists to the Jefferson County Campgrounds. The US Forest Service Quilcene Ranger station also refers people to our campgrounds, especially since Falls View Campground remains closed. 6) Collaboration with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. WDFW completed a new dock, parking lot improvements, and a new toilet at Lake Leland Campground in 2021. The project is a major improvement to fishing, a huge draw at Lake Leland. The WDFW Lake Leland webpage provides up to date fishing information and can be seen by clicking here. 7) Advertising in the Port Townsend Leader Getaway Guide 2022. Pages 56 to 59 provide complete information about our parks and campgrounds including a map and photos. Will continue in 2023 Rainbows over Lower Oak Bay Campground pg. 5 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 Question #4 Measurement of Effectiveness. The economic impact and effectiveness of this tourism facility in unincorporated Jefferson County is measured by tracking both the number of tourists, the number of nights they stay, and where they are from for each campground. Fee payment envelopes include all of this information. Examples of actual fee payment envelopes from 2022 are included below. 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Goal Tourist Nights by Campground Lake Leland Quilcene Upper Oak Bay Lower Oak Bay 87% of county campground users were from out of Jefferson County in 2023 Scans of Fee Envelopes from Oak Bay pg. 6 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 Question #5 Economic Impact. The economic impact of this LTAC grant in 2022 was $378,283.49. Each LTAC dollar expended had a value of $8.59 (analysis based on the research of John L. Crompton, Measuring the Economic Impact of Park and Recreation Services, 2010, see www.nrpa.org). The projected economic impact of this LTAC grant in 2023 is $451,179.39. Each tourist dollar brought from outside the county, has a ripple effect throughout unincorporated Jefferson County. In 2022 each LTAC dollar for this grant expended contributed $8.59 to the local economy. 2023 economic impact projection: $451,179.30 Occupancy in Individuals Sales Tax Ldg Tax Restaurants ($12.50)Supplies ($18.75)Fuel ($6.25)Total Lake Leland 2,484 224$ 50$ 31,050$ 46,575$ 15,525$ 95,907$ Quilcene 786 71$ 16$ 9,820$ 14,730$ 4,910$ 30,332$ Upper Oak Bay 3,218 290$ 64$ 40,226$ 60,339$ 20,113$ 124,251$ Lower Oak Bay 1,069 96$ 21$ 13,360$ 20,040$ 6,680$ 41,266$ Total 7,557 680$ 151$ 94,456$ 141,684$ 47,228$ 291,756$ Multiplier 1.3 Total Economic Impact 379,283.40$ Direct expenditure per visitor 38.61$ Total economic impact per visitor 50.19$ Value of Every LTAC Dollar 8.59$ 2022 Annual Economic Impact Analysis Combined Campgrounds pg. 7 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 Question #6 Organizational Expertise Jefferson County Parks and Recreation is a Division of Jefferson County Public Works. Parks and Recreation has 52-year history of success and currently operates 19 parks spanning 1,100 acres. Jefferson County Parks and Recreation is expert at operating high quality, well-maintained public parks. Our campground services are unique in that no reservation and no special pass are required. The state parks in Jefferson County are generally completely booked months in advance of the camping season (March – October). Groups and individuals who do not have a reservation can still make a spontaneous trip to Jefferson County by visiting a Jefferson County Campground. Lake Leland is the only campground in Jefferson County adjacent to a large freshwater lake with outstanding sport fishing opportunities. Lower Oak Bay is located in a unique setting between a saltwater lagoon and the beaches of Oak Bay, but within easy access to the Port Hadlock commercial center, Indian Island County Park, and the beautiful state parks on Marrowstone Island. Upper Oak bay is perched above it all with outstanding views of Oak Bay to the South. Quilcene campground has access to the shopping and restaurants of Quilcene, as well as the natural wonders of hiking in the Buckhorn Wilderness or boating and swimming in Quilcene Bay. New Fishing Dock at Lake Leland Campground pg. 8 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 FUNDED 2016-2022 Maintenance, Operations, & Promotion of County Campgrounds Total Grant Request $57,233 Section 3 Attachment Proposed 2023 Budget Services Provided Lake Leland Campground Quilcene Campground Upper & Lower Oak Bay Campgrounds Total Staff maintenance: 2 hours/day, 5 days/week, 8 mo/year 9,920$ 9,920$ 9,920$ 29,760$ Truck 843$ 843$ 843$ 2,528$ Utilities 2,225$ 2,225$ 2,225$ 6,675$ Equipment & supplies 2,091$ 2,091$ 2,091$ 6,274$ Tree service 1,030$ 1,030$ 1,030$ 3,090$ Customer service 8am to 5pm 1,391$ 1,391$ 1,391$ 4,174$ Website www.countyrec.com 1,073$ 1,073$ 1,073$ 3,218$ Rack card 505$ 505$ 505$ 1,516$ Total 19,078$ 19,078$ 19,078$ 57,233$ Revenue Leland Quilcene Oak Bay Total LTAC Funds 19,078$ 19,078$ 19,078$ 57,233$ 2023 Proposed Revenue Budget Itemized List of 2023 Proposed Services Expense Budget pg. 9 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 Maintenance, Operations, & Promotion of County Campgrounds Section 3 Attachment 2022 Budget and Actual Income and Expenses 2022 to Date* 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 BARS #DESCRIPTION 1ST 2ND *3RD 4TH YTD QTR QTR QTR QTR 576 80 10 SALARIES & BENEFITS 3,206 274 0 3,480PROJECT TOTAL 3,206 274 0 0 3,480 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 BARS #DESCRIPTION 1ST 2ND *3RD 4TH YTDQTRQTRQTRQTR 576 80 10 SALARIES & BENEFITS 1,516 2,962 3,240 7,7185768031OPERATING SUPPLIES 4 45768032FUEL CONSUMED 05768035SMALL TOOLS & EQUIP 0 576 80 47 PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICES 101 1,242 912 2,2565768048REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 0 576 80 49 MISCELLANEOUS 05768091INTERFUND PROF SVCS 275 668 943 576 80 93 INTERFUND SUPPLIES 05768095INTERFUND RENTAL & LEASES 18 27 3 485768098INTERFUND MAINTENANCE 0 PROJECT TOTAL 1,635 4,506 4,828 0 10,969 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 BARS #DESCRIPTION 1ST 2ND *3RD 4TH YTDQTRQTRQTRQTR 576 80 10 SALARIES & BENEFITS 3,352 4,835 4,435 12,6225768031OPERATING SUPPLIES 585 585 576 80 35 SMALL TOOLS & EQUIP 05768041PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 576 80 44 ADVERTISING 151 15 1665768045OPERATING RENTALS & LEASES 05768047PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICES 114 2,088 1,744 3,9465768048REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 131 1315768049MISCELLANEOUS1111 576 80 91 INTERFUND PROF SVCS 275 668 9435768093INTERFUND SUPPLIES 0 576 80 95 INTERFUND RENTAL & LEASES 38 33 6 775768098INTERFUND MAINTENANCE 0 PROJECT TOTAL 3,796 7,831 6,854 0 18,481 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 BARS #DESCRIPTION 1ST 2ND *3RD 4TH YTD QTR QTR QTR QTR 576 80 10 SALARIES & BENEFITS 2,192 3,869 4,055 10,116 576 80 31 OPERATING SUPPLIES 183 183 576 80 32 FUEL CONSUMED 05768035SMALL TOOLS & EQUIP 338 3385768041PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 576 80 45 OPERATING RENTALS & LEASES 0 576 80 47 PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICES 2,041 2,231 1,273 5,546 576 80 48 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 28 327 355 576 80 49 MISCELLANEOUS 05768091INTERFUND PROF SVCS 275 668 9435768093INTERFUND SUPPLIES 0 576 80 95 INTERFUND RENTAL & LEASES 74 3 77 576 80 98 INTERFUND MAINTENANCE 25 25 PROJECT TOTAL 4,828 6,428 6,326 0 17,582 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 BARS #DESCRIPTION 1ST 2ND *3RD 4TH YTD QTR QTR QTR QTR 576 80 10 SALARIES & BENEFITS 3,875 5,417 4,644 13,937 576 80 31 OPERATING SUPPLIES 13 13 576 80 32 FUEL CONSUMED 0 576 80 35 SMALL TOOLS & EQUIP 0 576 80 45 OPERATING RENTALS & LEASES 05768047PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICES 2,601 1,632 4,2335768048REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 522 45 567 576 80 49 MISCELLANEOUS 0 576 80 91 INTERFUND PROF SVCS 275 668 943 576 80 93 INTERFUND SUPPLIES 0 576 80 95 INTERFUND RENTAL & LEASES 9 44 9 62 576 80 98 INTERFUND MAINTENANCE 0PROJECT TOTAL 4,420 8,382 6,953 0 19,755 TOTAL ELIGIBLE EXPENSE 17,885 27,421 24,961 0 70,267 REVENUES 397 00 0125 TRXFR IN FRM HOTEL/MOTEL 23,039 23,039 REMAINING LTAC FUNDS REVENUE - EXPENSES (17,885)(27,421)(1,922)0 (47,229) *Note-3rd Qtr Expenses do not include September Invoices 70080 - LOWER OAKBAY CAMPGROUND 70180 - UPPER OAKBAY CAMPGROUND 70090 - QUILCENE CAMPGROUND 70060 - LAKE LELAND CAMPGROUND 17420220 - QUILCENE & LK LELAND CAMPGROUND MARKETING and PROMOTIONS pg. 10 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 FUNDED 2016-2022 Maintenance, Operations, & Promotion of County Campgrounds Total Grant Request $57,233 Section 3 Attachment List of Board of Directors County Commissioner District 1 Kate Dean County Commissioner District 2 Heidi Eisenhour County Commissioner District 3 Greg Brotherton Mailing Address Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Mountain Biking the Lower Big Quilcene Trail pg. 11 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Oak Bay, Lake Leland, and Quilcene Campgrounds LTAC 2023 FUNDED 2016-2022 Maintenance, Operations, & Promotion of County Campgrounds Total Grant Request $57,233 Section 3 Promotional Materials Included 1. Campground Maps • Lake Leland • Quilcene • Upper Oak Bay • Lower Oak Bay 2. Jefferson County Parks Map and Guide Busy Day at Lower Oak Bay Campground i LEGEND Campsite Info & Payment Kiosk Toilet Trash Disposal Picnic Area Fresh Water Campsite sizes vary. Your vehicle(s) and gear must fit in your campsite. Please do not block road nor infringe on nieghboring campsites. i N 2 3 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 1 13E 14E 15E 16E 17E 18E 19E 20E 21E 22E5 4 LEGENDCLEVELAND STREETPlayground UPPER OAK BAY PARK ROAD N O AK BAY Pull-Thru DriveOn Campsite 5 Day-UseParking One Way One WayOne Way One Wa yOne Wa y One Wa y Camp Caretaker’s Site E = Electrical Hookup * JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Upper Oak Bay Campground Open April 1 - October 31 © 2020 Jefferson County Parks & Recreation 101 101 104 116 19 19 20 20 Oak BayCampgrounds DiscoveryBay PortLudlow PortHadlock Chimacum Port Townsend MarrowstoneIsland IndianIsland OAK BA Y ROADCENTER ROAD20 Campsites • Access to Oak Bay 290 Cleveland Street, Port Ludlow WA • Upper Oak Bay Campground is located two miles southeast of Port Hadlock. Take Oak Bay Road east, turn left on Cleveland Street, go half a mile then right into the campground on Upper Oak Bay Park Road. Scenic wooded campsites with beach access. Campsites include picnic table and fire ring. Fees: $25 per night for sites with electrical hookups (sites 15-19); $20 per night for sites without electricity (sites 1-14, 21, 22). One camper or RV per site; maximum two vehicles. Third vehicle permitted for an additional $10/night. A vehicle is defined as a car, truck, RV, or trailer such as a camper, utility, or boat trailer. All vehicles and equipment must fit in your site. Checkout time 3pm. Quiet hours 10pm to 7am. Do not leave campfires unattended. No fireworks. Dispose of cigarettes butts properly. Dogs on leash at all times. Public consumption of alcohol and marijuana is illegal in Washington. Please see complete campground rules for more information. Amenities • Playground • Picnic areas • Beach access • Fresh water • Toilet • Trash container Local Attractions • Fishing • Bird watching • Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Chimacum and Port Townsend historic sites, shops and restaurants www.countyrec.com i LEGEND Campsite Info & Payment Kiosk Toilet Trash Disposal Fresh Water i N 2 3 6 8 1 7 54 CLEVELAND STREETOA K B A Y R O A D PORTAGE WAY O AK BAYTO UPPER OAK BAY CAMPGROUND JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Lower Oak Bay Campground Open April 1 - October 31 © 2018 Jefferson County Parks & Recreation 101 101 104 116 19 19 20 20 Oak BayCampgrounds DiscoveryBay PortLudlow PortHadlock Chimacum Port Townsend MarrowstoneIsland IndianIsland OAK BA Y ROADCENTER ROAD9 Campsites • Access to Oak Bay 301 Portage Way, Port Ludlow WA • Lower Oak Bay Campground is located just two miles southeast of Port Hadlock. Take Oak Bay Road east, turn left on Portage Way and follow it to the park and campground. Scenic campsites with beach access and boat ramp. Campsites include picnic table and fire ring. Fee $20 per night. One camper or RV per site; maximum two vehicles. Third vehicle permitted for an additional $10/night. A vehicle is defined as a car, truck, RV, or trailer such as a camper, utility, or boat trailer. All vehicles and equipment must fit in your site. Checkout time 3pm. Quiet hours 10pm to 7am. Do not leave campfires unattended. No fireworks. Dispose of cigarettes butts properly. Dogs on leash at all times. Public consumption of alcohol and marijuana is illegal in Washington. Please see complete campground rules for more information. Amenities • Beach access • Fresh water • Toilet • Trash container Local Attractions • Fishing • Bird watching • Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Chimacum and Port Townsend historic sites, shops and restaurants www.countyrec.com i LEGEND Campsite Info & Payment Kiosk Toilet Trash Disposal Boat Ramp i N 2 3 6 8 9 11 10 13 12 14 18 17 16 15 19 20 21 22 1 7 54 LAKE LELAND MAX SPEED ON WATER 5 MPH Fishing Trail Fishing Pier Pull-Thru DrivesOn Campsites7 & 10 Parking L E L A N D V A L LEY R O A D W ES T JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Lake Leland Campground Open April 1 - October 31 © 2018 Jefferson County Parks & Recreation 101 101 104 19 20 3 Lake LelandCampground Quilcene DiscoveryBay PortLudlow PortGamble PortHadlock Port Townsend MarrowstoneIsland OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST22 Campsites • Access to Lake Leland 165 Leland Valley Road West, Quilcene WA • Beautiful Lake Leland Campground is located 300 yards west of US 101 on Leland Valley Road, about six miles north of Quilcene and five miles south of Discovery Bay. Campsites include picnic table and fire ring. Fee $18 per night. One camper or RV per site; maximum two vehicles. Third vehicle permitted for an additional $10/night. A vehicle is defined as a car, truck, RV, or trailer such as a camper, utility, or boat trailer. All vehicles and equipment must fit in your site. Checkout time 3pm. Quiet hours 10pm to 7am. Do not leave campfires unattended. No fireworks. Dispose of cigarettes butts properly. Dogs on leash at all times. Public consumption of alcohol and marijuana is illegal in Washington. Please see complete campground rules for more information. No water at this campground—bring plenty of water! Amenities • Fishing pier • Boat ramp • Toilets • Trash containers Local Attractions • Fishing • Paddle sports • Swimming • Quilcene shops and restaurants • Hood Canal and Quilcene Bay • Linger Longer Marina • Olympic Mountains hiking and biking • Mount Walker hiking and view points www.countyrec.com i LEGEND Campsite Info & Payment Kiosk Toilet Trash Disposal Picnic Area Fresh Water i N2 3 6 8 9 1 7 5 4 Pull-Thru DriveOn Campsite 4 LEGEND OLYMPIC HIGHWAY US 101 CommunityCenterHorseshoes ParkingPark ing Shelter Playground BasketballTennis© 2018 Jefferson County Parks & Recreation 101 101 104 19 20 3 QuilceneCampground Quilcene DiscoveryBay PortLudlow PortGamble PortHadlock Port Townsend Marrowstone Island OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST9 Campsites • Access to Quilcene Bay and Olympic Mountains 294964 US 101, Quilcene WA • This lovely wooded campground is located on historic US 101 in the heart of Quilcene, adjacent to the Community Center. Campsites include picnic table and fire ring. Fee $15 per night. One camper or RV per site; maximum two vehicles. Third vehicle permitted for an additional $10/night. A vehicle is defined as a car, truck, RV, or trailer such as a camper, utility, or boat trailer. All vehicles and equipment must fit in your site. Checkout time 3pm. Quiet hours 10pm to 7am. Do not leave campfires unattended. No fireworks. Dispose of cigarettes butts properly. Dogs on leash at all times. Public consumption of alcohol and marijuana is illegal in Washington. Please see complete campground rules for more information. Amenities • Picnic areas • Playground • Basketball court • Tennis court • Toilet • Trash container • Fresh water Local Attractions • Quilcene shops and restaurants • Linger Longer Marina, Quilcene Bay • Olympic Mountains hiking and biking • Mount Walker hiking and view points • Quilcene River fishing • Quilcene Museum www.countyrec.com JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Quilcene Campground Open April 1 - October 31 WELCOME TO JEFFERSON COUNTY’S PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS Park Name and Address Acres Fresh or Saltwater Picnic Areas Park Attractions and Key Information Beausite Lake Park 510 Beausite Lake Rd., Chimacum 50 F - Newly remodeled Conference Center in woodland setting, is available for meetings, weddings, reunions etc. ADA accessible. By Reservation Only. Call Camp Beausite N.W. at 360-732-7222 campbeauseitenw.org Bob Bates Field: 84 Elkins Rd., Port Hadlock 12 - - Owned by Jefferson County, but used exclusively by East Jefferson Little League, www.ejlittleleague.com Broad Spit Park: Dabob Bay. Boat access only 43.8 S - A pristine wilderness park on Tarboo Bay. Accessible only by boat! Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Cape George Trailhead Park 733 Cape George Rd., Port Townsend 43 - 1 Easy access parking for the Larry Scott Trail, with horse trails, single track bike trails, views and toilet. Courthouse Park 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend 2 - 3 Maple trees surround an open, grassy park in front of our historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Tennis court and a regulation basketball court. East Beach Park 330 East Beach Rd., Nordland 1 S 2 Beautiful beach walking, historic picnic shelter with a fireplace to warm you. Views of Admiralty Inlet, Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker. Small neighborhood park, toilet. Gibbs Lake Park 110 Gibbs Lake Rd., Chimacum 600 F 1 Catch & release trout fishing. 8 miles of well maintained single track mountain biking, horse & hiking trails. Forested park with 40-acre lake, cliffs, small boat launch, birdwatching, swimming beach, toilet. Caretaker. H.J. Carroll Park 9884 SR 19, Chimacum 50 F 6 HJ Carroll is our newest and most developed park. One of our two beautiful shelters are perfect for events such as a birthday party, reunion or wedding! The park features athletic fields, BMX bike track, fitness walking path, Chimacum Creek access, playground, disc golf course, native plant gardens, basketball courts, labyrinth, picnic areas, trailhead for Rick Tollefson Trail, and restrooms. The park is supervised 24 hours a day by our on-site Caretakers. Reservations are recommended for the shelters and athletic fields. Hicks Park 1090 Shine Rd., Port Ludlow 1 S 1 Boat ramp right on Hood Canal, with picnic area, calm water, swimming, parking and toilet. Indian Island Park 3456 Fort Flagler Rd., Port Hadlock 220 S 8 Lower Area: two miles of beach walking, swimming, fishing, clamming at the head of Oak Bay. Upper Area: smooth, wide trails with views of Oak Bay, bird watching, picnic shelter, toilet. Irondale Beach Park 562 Moore St., Port Hadlock 12.5 S 1 Historic site of old Irondale Mill, sandy beach at the mouth of Chimacum Creek, with views of Port Townsend Bay. A great place for hand launching small boats. Toilet. Irondale Community Park 61 Alma St., Port Hadlock 3 - 2 A neighborhood family park with a playground, picnic areas, baseball, soccer, football, basketball courts, drinking water and restrooms. Lake Leland Park & Campground 165 Leland Valley Rd. W., Quilcene 9 F 2 Beautiful Lake Leland with a boat ramp, fishing, dock, kayaking, picnic areas, restrooms. Any size boat motor o.k., but 5 m.p.h. limit. Campground is open April 1 to October 31. 22 campsites, $18 per night. No potable water. Maximum vehicle length: 30 ft. No alcohol. Self payment system, cash or check only. Lower Oak Bay Campground 301 Portage Way, Port Ludlow 30 S 6 Camp on a sand spit within steps of a lagoon with bird watching, fishing, kayaking, picnic areas, views of Oak Bay, restrooms. Campground is open April 1 to October 31. 8 campsites, $20 per night. Maximum vehicle length: 30 ft. No alcohol. Self payment system, cash or check only. Memorial Field 550 Washington St., Port Townsend 5 - - Athletic Field with lighted stadium, hosts sports events including football, soccer, and special community events. This historic site in downtown Port Townsend is a piece of living history. Restrooms. North Beach Park 5880 Kuhn St., Port Townsend 1 S 4 A popular neighborhood beach park famous for its views of the San Juan Islands and beautiful sunsets, sandy beach access to Fort Worden State Park, picnic shelter, restroom. Port Townsend Community Center 620 Tyler St., Port Townsend 1 - 3 Our Recreation Center houses afterschool programs, gym rentals, birthday party bouncy house rentals, and the office of our incredible Recreation Program staff. Located in the lower level of the Port Townsend Community Center. Upper level is the Senior Center. Call the Recreation Center at 360-385-2221. Quilcene Park & Campground 294964 Hwy. 101, Quilcene 8 - 2 Basketball and tennis courts, skate park, picnic shelter and playground, restrooms. Campground is open April 1 to October 31. 9 campsites, $15 per night. Maximum vehicle length: 30 ft. No alcohol. Self payment system, cash or check only. Quilcene Riverside Park 41 Muncie Ave., Quilcene 1 F 3 Neighborhood park on the Big Quilcene River. Check out the river, have a picnic and do some fishing. Upper Oak Bay Campground 290 Cleveland St., Port Ludlow 5 S 2 Views of Oak Bay, playground, restrooms. Camp Host on-site. Campground is open April 1 to October 31. 21 campsites, $20 per night; 9 sites with electricity at $25 per night. Maximum vehicle length: 30 ft. No alcohol. Self payment system, cash or check only. Jefferson County Parks & Recreation 623 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-9160 www.countyrec.com Jefferson County Fairgrounds jeffcofairgrounds.com 360-385-1013 Washington State Parks Campsite Reservations parks.wa.gov 888-226-7688; 360-902-8844 general info State Shellfish Hotline: 800-562-5632 State Shellfish Safety: 360-236-3330 Fishing Information: wdfw.wa.gov Lake Water Quality jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/704/ water-quality 360-385-9444 City of Port Townsend Parks 360-379-5081 Fort Worden State Park 360-344-4400 rangers, housing, dining Fort Flagler State Park 360-385-1259 general info Whether camping or enjoying a day-use park, remember that: • Dogs must be on leash at all times. County Ordinance 8.25.050 • You must clean up after your dog. • Public consumption of alcohol & marijuana are prohibited. RCW 66.44.250 | 69.50.445 • No smoking or vaping of any kind in parks. C.O. 10-0919-19 | RCW 70.345 | 69.50.445 For more information on our Parks and Campgrounds, visit countyrec.com/info/facilities or call 360-385-9160 Additional Resources 2023 Camping Season April 1 - October 31, 2023 Lake Leland Lower Oak Bay Upper Oak Bay Quilcene No reservations. Campsites are first-come, first-served camping. Parks Day-use parks from sunrise to sunset. Picnic shelters available at: HJ Carroll Park Indian Island Irondale Beach Memorial Field JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS With your help, we will continue to maintain and improve this important public trust. Join our Park Volunteer Corps! 360-385-9160 COUNTY PARK MAP