Celtic Safari: Camping in a Gravel Parking Lot

Point Hudson is a terrible place to stay, so spread the word😉.

Office with a View

Surrounded by 270 degrees of water, situated next to a marina, and holding down one end of Water St. which runs through one of the most preserved Victoria era seaports on the west coast, Point Hudson Marina and RV Park sees a lot of business. The sites are big rig friendly, even if the access roads are a little narrow. I'm always hoping that the negative reviews about the park's gravel parking lot camping sites will scare off folks, but it hasn't happened yet.

The is the view out my motorhome's "office" window as I work from the road.

Typical August sunrise in Port Townsend

Parking Lot Style

By August, the grass median strips between RV sites are brown, and the gravel can be dusty if folks drive too fast. The sewer, water, and electricity work great, and the views are spectacular.

In site #302, looking north. Motorhome facing south overlooking the marina and into town.

Despite being August, there always seemed to be sites available during the week. Friday and Saturday nights seem to be the gating factor if one is trying to enjoy a longer stay.

Behind site #302

The roadside sites like #301, were even empty on Friday and Saturday nights. Their closeness to the paved access road contributed to their lack of popularity. If the RV park installed some fencing or better yet some plantings, it would go along way to providing folks a sense of privacy.

Site #301 next to ours was lightly used during our two-week stay. The cones and logs helped, but folks would still use the site as a turnaround.

The tire marks in the gravel, are evidence that folks are ignoring the signs on the cones.

Restaurants and other businesses occupy the old military buildings

The two restaurants near the point contribute to the traffic and the parking problems.

Looking toward the marina and town

A view toward the breakwater and one of the boondocking sites.

The View - It's All About the Location

If you like boats, walks on the beach, and endless people-watching opportunities, then Point Hudson delivers on the promise that location is everything. We walked every day, launched kayaks from the shore, sat on the beach watching the ferries and boats pass by, and enjoyed frequent trips into town to explore the eclectic shops.