Kopachuck State Park
Saltwater shoreline state park 7 miles from downtown — kayaking, picnics, and a paddle to Cutts Island.
109-acre state park with old-growth forest, picnic shelters, and a sand-and-pebble beach on Henderson Bay. The half-mile paddle to Cutts Island Marine State Park is the highlight — a tiny uninhabited island with eagles, seals, and tide pools. Discover Pass required ($10/day or $30/year). Bring sandwiches; the closest restaurants are 15 min back toward downtown.
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Heading out on the water near Kopachuck State Park? Gig Harbor Tides has the live tide chart.