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Camp McKean Recreation Area

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 beach, large pavilion, gazebo, upper picnic field with two shelters, restrooms, fire rings, BBQ grills, children’s playground, fishing pier, boat dock, and horseshoe pits. Boats carried from the 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 first-come, first-served. Facility reservations are made at the Bangor Recreation Center, reservation fees can be made with debit or credit card, (checks from Commands only).

Parking is limited, please carpool when you can. Pets are not allowed.

Reservations

This serene outdoor space is only available for private use and offers a great covered pavilion, playground and lake-side views.

Reservations can be made through the Bangor Recreation Center. Call for availability and to book your event.

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Reservation will be taken as follows for these groups:

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, for All Afloat Commands
Beginning Monday, Jan. 23, for All Shore Commands
Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, for All Other Groups (including shops, contractors, DoD civilians, retirees, etc.)

A completed reservation form and full payment for group area fees must be submitted to hold your reservation.

Parties of 300 or more will require an established Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) plan. The Bangor Recreation Center staff can provide contact information for security at the time of reservation.

Rental Facilities

All Four Areas
Accommodates 400 people max

Command Use: $250
Active Duty: $300
Non-Federal Entities: $325

Pavilion (large structure)
Accommodates 75 - 100 people

Command Use: $150
Active Duty: $175
Non-Federal Entities: $200

Upper Field
Accommodates 26-75 people

Command Use: $75
Active Duty: $75
Non-Federal Entities: $75

Beach Fire Pit
Accommodates 15-25 people

Command Use: $50
Active Duty: $50
Non-Federal Entities: $50

Gazebo
Accommodates 15-25 people

Command Use: $30
Active Duty: $30
Non-Federal Entities: $30

Early Opening of the Camp (8 a.m.-11 a.m.) - $35 per hour (reservation fee currently unavailable)

Parking

Parking at Camp McKean is limited. The park has 72 parking spaces and two handicap spaces. Some additional parking can be arranged for command events by working with Camp Mckean staff.