Belfair Info & Links
 The town of Belfair is a true gateway community, linking visitors to the southeast Olympics and Hood Canal from points further north and east. Located on State Routes 3 approximately 10 miles south of Bremerton and 25 miles north of Shelton, Belfair is a popular destination for many boaters, scuba divers, backpackers, ATV riders and campers. Belfair offers a final fueling and supply stop before heading into Olympic National Park and Forest, or the deeply wooded Tahuya State Forest.
Nearby State Parks and Forests
 Belfair is near to Twanoh State Park and Belfair State Park, both of which offer some of the best beaches and swimming on Hood Canal. Through July and August the surface water of Hood Canal warms considerably, and many first-time visitors are surprised to find themselves enjoying a cool, refreshing salt water dip.
 Covering much of the Tahuya Peninsula, the 23,100 acre Tahuya State Forest provides more than 160 miles of marked and maintained ORV trails, plus plenty of primitive camping and fresh water lakes, making it a nationally recognized Off Road Vehicle recreation destination.
Theler Wetlands & Trail System
Situated at the southeast tip of Hood Canal, Belfair is home to Theler Wetlands, one of Washington's premier wildlife viewing habitats. Every year more than 150,000 visitors stroll the 135 acres of the Theler Wetlands, where four miles of scenic trails are open daily dawn to dusk. Viewing platforms, 1768 feet of floating boardwalk and many interpretive kiosks provide extended opportunities to fully experience the variety of wildlife throughout the wetlands. The Mary E. Theler Exhibit Building, located at the Hood Canal Watershed Project Center near the trailhead, offers hands-on interactive displays and educational exhibits.
From The Belfair page on our Blog:
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The month is February and the oyster season is in its prime. When the tide goes out, the table is set. The oysters are fine and firm! Pick your fill at any public access on Hood Canal and South Puget Sound – try Twanoh State Park for starters. Top off your meal with a bottle [...]
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Did you know that winter can be one of the best times to walk the wetlands in Belfair? Frostly mornings add a sparkle to the flora. When the tide goes out in early morning, lower temperatures can create frozen moguls across the vast marshy land, offering a view of the wetlands like no other. Wander [...]
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Kite boarding is gaining popularity, and Hood Canal offers great winds and sometimes warmer waters. Even if water and wetsuits aren’t your thing, the sport is thrilling to watch. Colorful parachute-like kites trailing athletes that seem to just fly on the wind and through the air — sometimes 10 or 20 feet off the water. [...]
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