From the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission: Jarrell Cove State Park is a 43-acre marine
camping park with 3,500 feet of saltwater shoreline on the northwest end of Harstine Island in south
Puget Sound. The forested island park is accessible by road and bridge and is o the beaten path. Most
visitors arrive by boat. The park has campsites near the docks, as well as on rolling, grassy areas.
Jarrell Cove State Park administers five other satellite parks including: Harstine Island, McMicken
Island, Stretch Point, Eagle Island and Hope Island State Parks. Harstine Island State Park is a day use
park with beach access via a half-mile trail. It is a two mile drive from Jarrell Cove. The other satellite
parks are all accessible by boat only and offer buoys for moorage.
Many of the activities available at the park include:
- Hiking/Biking
- Boating
- Diving
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Horeshoes
The park was formerly an orchard before being acquired by the State. There are remnants of the orchard around to this day. In the main camping area, you can see several of the trees along with the original well.
The first waypoint will bring you to the well. This is where you will gather some pertinent information to finding the cache. Please do not tamper with the well while gathering your information! The rangers have asked us to highlight this area of the park because of its connection to the park's history.
A = Number of hex bolts located on the top of the well.
B = Number of letters in the well manufacturer's name
C = Number of hex bolts in the center of the well
D = Number of square head bolts on top of the well
E = Number of square head bolts on the bottom of the well
The final cache is located at: 47 1 [ B ]. [ A+C+E ] [ E ] [ B+D ] 122 53.[ D ] [ B ] [ A+C ]
When you have reached GZ, there is no need to go outside any fences! Have a seat and enjoy the views.
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- This geocache has an approved Permit to be placed at this location on property managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Visitors are responsible for acquainting themselves with policies and rules pertaining to State Parks areas.
- The following items may not be placed in the geocache: food, illegal substances, medications, personal hygiene products, pornographic materials, hazardous materials, or weapons of any type.
- By searching for the cache, visitors agree that they are responsible for their own actions, and acknowledge that neither the State of Washington nor the cache owner is responsible for any loss or injury that may occur in relation to such search.
- Report any incident, problem, or violation to State Parks staff.
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