Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park

Port Gamble WA 98364

Size: 3,493 Acres

Region: North District

Features: Walking trails, equestrian trails, biking trails, access to water for water trails and kayaking, parking lot. This park is a pack it in and pack it out type park

Park Rules & FAQs

Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Map

For planning documents, please visit our County Parks Planning Page.

Park Notices:

Construction Alert – Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Access Improvements Underway

Exciting updates are in progress at the north end of Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. A new access point is being constructed that will include 75 parking stalls and a restroom, offering the closest access to the mountain bike ride park.

Trail Closure Notice: Tessa's Trail will be closed during construction. Please plan your route accordingly.

Safety Advisory: Construction activity is ongoing in the area. Equipment will be entering and exiting the site.

Please follow all posted signs, stay alert, and avoid construction zones for your safety.

Click here to view the full park map

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your park experience.

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Port Gamble 2025 Stewardship and Restoration

The Port Gamble 2025 Stewardship and Restoration Project is completed. Trails in the Ride Park may still remain closed for rehabilitation. Please check the EMBA Port Gamble site (https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/port-gamble) for current trail status.

Trail closure Notice - Forestry Operations

Rayonier has begun forestry operations on its Bond Road parcel, which is not part of Kitsap County Parks property. This work will temporarily impact access and trail use on Rayonier's land, including the following trails:

Happy Holidays Camelback	Dirt Devil
Mirkwood	Derailed
Bobsled

Click here for a map of impacted trails.

During this time, please do not attempt to access Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park through Rayonier property gates located on Bond Road or Port Gamble Road.

Visitors should continue to use established Kitsap County Parks trailheads and entrances for safe and authorized access to Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding while Rayonier completes its forestry work this fall.

Forest Road Maintenance and Construction (January–Early February 2026)

Rayonier will be conducting forest road maintenance and construction within Port Gamble Heritage Park during January and early February 2026. During this work, roads and trails may be periodically closed for the safety of park visitors and construction contractors. Heavy truck traffic is also expected on some roads.

Impacted roads/trails by construction window:

Early January:	G-1000, G-1500, G-1510
Late January - Early February:	G-1800, G-1900, Drop Trail

Click here for a map of impacted trails.

Safety information:

For your safety and the safety of work crews, please avoid all roads and trails where active construction is occurring. From park opening until 4:00 PM, visitors should be especially mindful of heavy truck traffic on G-1000, G-1500, and G-1900.

Questions? Contact us at parks@kitsap.gov.