Zion's Camp Recreational Facility

LDS Church

Belfair Washington (unofficial website)

Phone: (360)275-6601

 

                   

Zion's Camp is tons of fun. We really enjoyed it!  Located just 2 miles from the hood canal where the crabbing is great and the oysters are plentiful.  Many cabins with fire pits, warm showers, playground for kids, COPE course, nature trail, archery, canoeing and row boats.

 

Map of Zion's Camp Sites zions Camp map Belfair Road map from Trails end to Zion's Camp

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Descriptions of each camp site section

Directions To Camp From Seattle

Directions To Camp From Olympia

 

 

 


 

Camp Accommodations:  (see map to lookup these sites by name)

  • Enoch's paradise:  Remote camping area with a few primitive sites to accommodate a tent, picnic table, and fire pit.

  • Teancum's Loop: 13 individual ten-sties each with table and fire pit.  Has access to a grassy meadow that has a fire-bowl with flagpole and may be used for tents.  A BBQ and covered  gazebo #2 are available.  Outhouses are nearby.

  • Nephi's Loop: 32 individual tent-sites with border Mosiah's Meadow. Each tent site has a table and fire pit.  Outhouses are nearby.

  • Family Cabin:  A two-room facility with semi-private bathroom and shower.  Sleeps seven.  There is a queen-sized bed in one bedroom.   A triple bunk and regular bunk bed in the second room.  The area is carpeted, and has microwave and refrigerator. 

  • Cabins:  There are 9 cinder-block cabins that have 8 army-cot  bunk beds.  There is a wood burning stove, table , and electricity in each cabin.  Outside area has a covered picnic table and a firepot.  Close access to flush-toilets,  and showers.  Each cabin has a water faucet and hose.

  • Long Houses:  There are 9 primitive long house.  The long houses have built in bunks that will sleep 20 to 40 people.  There is a picnic table and fire pit by each long house.  Toilet and shower facility is close by as well as portables.  

  • The Bunk House: Built in bunks line the walls.  The bunkhouse will accommodate 24 people.   There are two tables inside and electric heat.  Outside there is a large raised BBQ and covered picnic tables.  Has close access to water and restrooms and shower.

  • The Leaders Cabin:  Is a one room cabin with electricity.  It sleeps 12 people in built in bunks.  There is a covered porch with table  and fire pit close by.  Close access to water and restrooms.

Directions  

Map to Zion's Camp from East Trails Road or Hghw 106 

from-. Seattle:  (CALL FIRST BEFORE TRUSTING THESE DIRECTIONS, THEY MAY HAVE CHANGED)

  •  Take 1-5 South past the Tacoma Dome and move to right hand  lane. 

  • Take the Hwy 16 Bremerton Exit.  Follow Hwy 16 past  Port Orchard and get in left lane for Shelton. The sign will say Highway 3 South, Shelton-Belfair.   

  • After  one mile you will ''T'' at highway 3,  Turn left at the light.  

  • Follow highway 3 through the town of Belfair (about 8-9 mites) 

  • After passing through town there will be a fork. Left is uphill right is 106,  Take a right. (lf you go up a hill out of Belfair you went too far) 

  • Follow 106 almost 4 miles, look for a tepee on your left and take a left on East Trails Rd.   

  • You will go about 2 miles uphill.  Take a left on Trails End Drive. 

  • Turn RIGHT onto E Crest Dr.

  • At the end of E Crest Dr. follow signs to Zion's Camp.

from Olympia: (CALL FIRST BEFORE TRUSTING THESE DIRECTIONS, THEY MAY HAVE CHANGED)

  • Follow Highway 101 to Shelton

  • Take Highway 3 North to Allyn-Belfair

  • After passing mile-post 14, turn left at Mason  Benson Rd.

  • Follow Mason Benson Rd. for approx. 2.5 miles

  • Turn right on East Trails Road (Fire Station in the right)

  • Go approximately 2.7 miles to Trails End Drive

  • Turn right on Trails End Drive

  • Turn Right onto E Crest Dr.

  • At the end of E Crest Dr. follow signs to Zion's Camp

Equipment and Other Services Available:  13 acre Coon lake where catch-and-release fishing is permitted and tubes, row boats are available. The temperature is perfect for a refreshing dip in the summer. There is a rope swing for young and old alike and a small beach area.  Baseball and athletic fields with equipment for softball, baseball, football, volleyball, kick ball, basketball, soccer, croquet and badminton, horse-shoe and shoes, basketball, ping-pong, tug-of-war ropes, lawn chairs life jackets etc. are also available upon request.

Amphitheaters, fire bowls, flag areas and flags, barbecue pits, gazebos etc. a re also available for large groups.   Nature trails, primitive forest habitats, hidden ponds and swamps, blackberries (es, grapes, beautiful cedar groves and old growth trees etc are here for your hiking pleasure.

Abundant wildlife such as rabbits, elk, deer, raccoons, squirrels, beaver, muskrat, fish, frogs, hawks, king-fishers, geese, and other fowl and animals are well represented in this protected 80 acres.

Children's playground, Teen play area, climbing tower, ropes course, rope swings, archery ranges are also among many other Items for your use.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:  This facility upholds LDS Church Standards. Please do not use Alcoholic beverages or Tobacco products while on property.   Sunday is the Sabbath and the ranch is closed.  

Your check-in time is 1:00PM and check-out is at 12:00 pm.  Any exceptions must be prearranged with management. 

*On arrival please sign-in at registration booth and pick up copy of Entry an Departure check list.  Then register with the managers and confirm your arrival as well as method of payment. We ask for cash or check for full payment at your departure.  Groups should make arrangements to bring a negotiable check with you. 10% of balance due is added to accounts requesting bills.  

Please inform all members of your group to check in by the vehicle upon arrival.   The contact person for your group is responsible for taking an accurate count of those attending and providing it to the manager. He/she is also responsible to have area checked out by management before departure.  Please assess your need for resources such as equipment and activity areas, and schedule only what you realistically need in advance of your arrival.

Please leave campsites, cabins, etc. in the same or better condition than you found them, this includes putting beds, picnic tables, boats etc.  back where they were originally.  Fees will be assessed for damages, or cleaning that may have been missed. 

Please make arrangements to leave pets at home.  If by accident a pet is brought please keep on leash at all times.  Violators will be asked to leave the premises ad forfeit their deposits. 

Absolutely NO ATVS, Motorcycles, Mopeds or HUNTING is allowed on property.  If you wish to ride, may walk or take your vehicles by trailer to trails off the property that we would be happy to tell you about.

Some recreation items lie within reserved areas of the Facility and may not be accessed when those areas are scheduled.  Please check with us on current conditions and guidelines regarding these items.

FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS are NOT to be used. BB and Pellet guns are only to be used in designated ranges or areas for use.  Anyone caught using such items outside the designated areas will be asked to leave the premises.

All motorized vehicles are to stay on established roads and observe the 10 mph speed limit. Please do not park in other than designated parking areas. Violators will have vehicles towed at owners risk and expense if necessary. 

Remember that cancellation must be made in writing and received by us 90 days prior to your date. In order to refund your deposit  Winter-patrons may reschedule if roads are closed due to weather conditions.  If you have any questions regarding this material please write or call, we will do our very best to help answer your questions and concerns.