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Port GamblePort Gamble, Washington
Go for 2–4 hours on foot, not a night: the historic district is a few blocks, and Kingston's ferry dock is 8 minutes away by car.
Port Gamble is a preserved 1850s mill village on the Kitsap Peninsula: a few blocks of New England Victorian-style houses, a general store, a hilltop cemetery and Hood Canal shoreline, all walkable in an afternoon. It is a stop on the way to or from the Hood Canal Bridge or the Kingston ferry, not a base. Most travellers pair it with Kingston, Poulsbo or Hansville.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days)
- Airports
- SEA · PAE
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Port Gamble911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Kitsap County non-emergency360-308-5400
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Port Gamble, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are wet roads, ferry queues and cold water if you paddle.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 360-308-5400 Kitsap County non-emergency
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSEA Seattle–Tacoma International (About 1 h 45 min by car via the Edmonds–Kingston ferry or via Tacoma and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge…
- Getting aroundThe village is a few blocks and everything is on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealDinner main$18–32
- Street or quick mealCafe breakfast or lunch plate$12–20
- Beerdraught$7–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedCampsite at Kitsap Memorial State Park, a night, per roomUS$30
- Mid-range bedPort Gamble guest house room, a night, per roomUS$220
- High-end bedPort Gamble guest house room, a night, per roomUS$350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$55 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International (About 1 h 45 min by car via the Edmonds–Kingston ferry or via Tacoma and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge; ferry waits vary.) · PAE Seattle Paine Field (About 1 h 15 min by car plus the Edmonds–Kingston ferry.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Dec (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Nov (18 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Port Gamble: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
17 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
18 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is a few blocks and everything is on foot. A car is needed for Kitsap Memorial State Park, Salsbury Point County Park and the Hood Canal Bridge; there is no in-village transit beyond regional buses on WA-104/WA-3 (check Kitsap Transit).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 15 min
WA-104 northeast, about 7 mi by car
Ferry terminal to Edmonds; food and coffee before or after the crossing.
Hansville and Foulweather Bluff
goDoor to door: About 30 min
WA-104 west then north on Hansville Rd
Southern end of the Port Gamble–Foulweather Bluff water-trail leg; beach and bluff walks.
Door to door: About 25 min
WA-3 south
More restaurants and a walkable waterfront; good wet-day fallback.
Door to door: About 45 min
WA-305 to the Bainbridge ferry, or drive via the Agate Pass Bridge
Winery, gardens and the Seattle ferry.
Door to door: About 10 min to the bridge
WA-104 west across the Hood Canal Bridge
Gateway west; check bridge openings.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Port Gamble Guest Houses
Three historic houses with beach access; the only in-village beds, so book ahead.
Kingston
8 minutes by car; ferry terminal, more rooms and restaurants.
Poulsbo
About 20 min south on WA-3; more lodging and food choice.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $40–70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $70–130 excl. bed
- High
- $130+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Port Gamble guest house room1 × 1 night × US$220 | US$220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Edmonds–Kingston ferry, car and driver, one way1 × US$25 | US$25 |
| Edmonds–Kingston ferry, passenger, one way2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Kayak rental, half day2 × US$60 | US$120 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$62 |
| Trip total≈ US$339 per person per day, bed included | US$677 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Cafe breakfast or lunch plate | $12–20 |
| Dinner main | $18–32 |
| Beer, draught | $7–9 |
| Kayak rental, half day | $50–80 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry queues at Edmonds–Kingston can add an hour or more in summer; check the sailing schedule before you commit.
- The Hood Canal Bridge closes to road traffic for marine openings; expect short waits.
- Village shops and the cafe keep limited hours and some close mid-week; check before you drive out.
- Cell coverage is fine in the village but patchy on the water and at some shoreline parks.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Kitsap County non-emergency
- 360-308-5400
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Kitsap County non-emergency360-308-5400
Embassy
No consulates in Port Gamble; nearest consulates-general are in Seattle. Check your country's list.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Edmonds–Kingston ferry, passenger: about $10 one way
- Edmonds–Kingston ferry, car and driver: about $25 one way
- Kingston → Port Gamble by car: about 7 mi, 15 min
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the ferry terminal? — Where is the ferry terminal?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port Gamble. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-to-bed contract for SEA and PAE: last Edmonds–Kingston sailings field-checked, bridge-opening fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: the historic district, the general store and museum block, the hilltop cemetery.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Sea and Shore Museum, Port Gamble General Store, Kitsap Memorial State Park, Salsbury Point) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-day and ferry-queue fixtures so gates A–D can go green.