Square Lake State Park Trails
A Rustic State Park in Transition
Square Lake, the primary feature in the park, is adjacent to the entrance and parking area and has good picnic tables and charcoal grills. Few visitors come here and you may have the place to yourself.
Hike the loop trail near the lakeshore and the spurs into the adjacent forest and enjoy the solitude.
Pros
- Ample parking, picnic tables, and charcoal grills
- Not many visitors
- Natural lake and 1-1/4 miles of trails
Cons
- A longer drive from much of the county
- Trails are short not well maintained
- Lake not suitable for swimming
Square Lake State Park Trail Maps
The trail maps below show Square lake’s location South of McCormick Woods as well as a more detailed trail map of the park
Technically still a state park, you will have to display a Discover Pass to enter Square Lake State Park. Smaller than the typical state park and offering fewer amenities, it occupies a nice tract of land dominated by wetland and forest.
The lake attracts waterfowl and is pleasing to look at, but is unsuitable for swimming as several signs posted along the shore convey.
Trails are unnamed here, but with few options you will not likely get lost. Starting next to the parking area near the water, one of the trail sections forms a loop, while others require retracing your steps to return to the starting point. the trail running parallel to the entrance road is somewhat overgrown, but is still walkable as of this writing.
Square Lake is a nice place to stop if you are in the area or live nearby. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the approximately 1-1/4 miles of trails.
Additional Maps
The maps below provide a different perspective on Square Lake State Park and the surrounding area with satellite imagery.
3D Maps
See the map below for a more realistic 3D perspective view of Square Lake State Park trails and the surrounding area
Square Lake State Park Trail Photos
For more information on the status of Square Lake, visit this article and check the Kitsap County Parks site for the possible addition of this park. It no longer appears on the Washington State Parks site.
