Shine Tidelands State Park, Marine park in Jefferson County, United States.
Shine Tidelands State Park is a marine protected area on Bywater Bay near the western end of Hood Canal Bridge. The site spans hundreds of acres with sandy beaches, shallow waters, and natural coves that are exposed at low tide.
Shine Tidelands State Park covers 249 acres in Jefferson County, seven miles south of Port Ludlow, with 5,000 feet of shoreline on Bywater Bay beside the west end of the Hood Canal Bridge. In 2014 the park was expanded to take in the former Wolfe and Point Hannon properties.
Local people come here to gather shellfish in the shallow waters and to watch the birds that live along the shoreline. The bay draws those who want to spend time observing wildlife and exploring the tidal areas.
The park lies seven miles south of Port Ludlow, at the west end of the Hood Canal Bridge, with 5,000 feet of shoreline on Bywater Bay. A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access. Picnic tables are unsheltered and fires are not permitted, so bring cold food.
The park covers 249 acres and has 5,000 feet of shoreline on Bywater Bay, right beside the west end of the Hood Canal Bridge. In 2014 it grew to take in the former Wolfe and Point Hannon properties, so the protected area now reaches beyond its original tidelands.
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