Naval Base Kitsap's Camp McKean

Bremerton, WA

360.535.5919

Construction of a new building is taking place at Camp McKean throughout the summer of 2012. Due to construction, access to some areas of the park is restricted. The upper field, volleyball court, and lower parking lot will all be closed during this time. We expect to be fully operational for the summer of 2013.

Camp McKean is located five miles west of Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton along the Kitsap Lake shoreline. The park is primarily for summer day use in support of Navy commands and authorized Fleet & Family Readiness patrons.

The site includes a seasonal swimming beach, large pavilion, gazebo, upper picnic field with two shelters, restrooms, fire rings, BBQ grills, children’s playground, fishing pier, boat dock, sand volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. Boats carried from parking lot to the beach are allowed to launch, all other boats can use the public boat launch found on the south end of the lake.

Unless an area is reserved all park areas (except the pavilion) are available on a first come, first served basis. Facility reservations are made at Pacific Edge Outfitters (360) 535-5919, deposit and reservation fees can be made with cash, debit or credit card.

Camp McKean Photos

Park Timeline

Dates	Park Status
Memorial Day Weekend (May 26 - 28)	Open 11 am - 7:30 pm Lifeguards on duty and swimming beach open Noon - 6 pm
June 1 - 24	Open 11 am - 7:30 pm Swimming beach open on Saturdays & Sundays only, lifeguards on duty Noon - 6 pm
June 25 - Sept 3	Open 11 am - 7:30 pm Swimming beach open seven days a week, lifeguards on duty Noon - 6 pm
Labor Day - Sept 30	Open 11 am - 7:30 pm on Saturdays & Sundays only Swimming beach closed
Oct 1 - Memorial Day Weekend	Open by reservation only, off-season fees apply

Swimming

Swimming is only permitted in the designated area when lifeguards are on duty.

The swimming area is closed at the discretion of management, lifeguards, or Kitsap County Health Department. Closures are directly related to lifeguard availability, inclement weather, water quality, and special events.

Rental Facilities

Facility	# People Accommodated	Standard Rate
Gazebo (small structure) *closed due to construction	15 - 25 people	$ 28.00
Upper Picnic Field (2 small structures) *closed due to construction	26 - 75 people	$ 80.00
Pavilion (large structure)	75 - 150 people	$ 150.00

Parties of 150 - 225 are required to reserve both the Pavillion and the Upper Picinic Field. Parties larger than 225 are required to reserve all three areas.

Group usage fees are waived for official command functions including ship/unit picnics. Group picnics may also be scheduled for weekends in May and September with advanced registration (subject to payment of early and late season fees). Other restrictions may apply.

Optional Services	Standard Rate
Park Use	$ 35.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
Lifeguard Service	$ 35.00 per hour (plus Park Use fee)
Early Opening of the Camp (8 am - 11 am)	$ 35.00 per hour

Reservations

Reservations can be made through Pacific Edge Outfitters located on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor. Call (360) 535-5919 for availability and to book your event.

Reservation will be taken as follows for these groups:

1st week in March - All Sea Commands
2nd week in March - All Shore Commands
3rd week in March - All Other Groups (including shops, contractors, DoD civilians, retirees, etc.)

A completed reservation form and a command function fee waiver letter on official command letterhead or full payment for group area fees must be submitted to hold your reservation.

Camp McKean Registration Form

Directions

From Hwy 3 take the Kitsap Way exit. Go west on Kitsap Way for about 1 ½ miles. Make a slight left onto North Lake Way NW. Travel about ½ mile, then turn left onto West Kitsap Lake Rd NW. Go about another ½ mile and Camp McKean will be on the left.

Parking is limited, please carpool when you can.

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