Salt Creek Recreation Area
Salt Creek Recreation Area is a 196 acre park located about 15 miles west of Port Angeles, Washington on U.S. Route 101 near the city of Joyce, Washington. The park was previously Camp Hayden, a World War II military camp. It was purchased by the Federal General Services Administration after the war. There are still several structure left from the fort, two large casemates which sheltered 16" cannons and several smaller.
The park now has a number of camping spots, most overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca and open all year long. The park provides access to Tongue Point and Striped Peak along with sandy beaches, upland forests, rocky bluffs, and several trails. The recreation area complete with a baseball field, basketball court, picnic shelter, playground, and horseshoe pits is also available for use. Beautiful views are also a big part of Salt Creek such as those from the top of Striped Peak, of Crescent Bay, of the Strait, and of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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View of Beach Area.
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16 inch guns casemate. Front, where the cannon was mounted. Note the red-colored projectiles.
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Back view of a casemate.
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View of ocean from near campground.
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Coordinates: 48°09′N 123°40′W / 48.15°N 123.67°W