Illahee State Park

Illahee State Park

Illahee State Park, part of the Washington State Park System, is located in the hamlet of Illahee, Washington, USA, just north of East Bremerton, on Port Orchard Bay part of the Puget Sound. The park offers camping, hiking, and a boat launch and dock. Located within the park is one of the country's largest Yew trees. The word "Illahee" means "earth" or "country" in Indian tradition. The land for the park was acquired between 1934 and 1954.

References

* [http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Illahee www.parks.wa.gov]


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