News Release - Burn Restrictions
7/11/2024
By Proclamation by the State Commissioner of Public Lands, effective immediately all outdoor burning including campfires and charcoal briquettes are restricted through September 30, 2024. This date may be shortened or extended depending on fire conditions. Please note these restrictions do not apply to pizza ovens, smokers, propane fire pits or propane bar-b-ques. This ban is prompted by multiple wildfires that are actively burning across the state. Your cooperation in keeping Mason County fire safe is appreciated.
Attention Harstine Island Campers
Spots 25-44 are free for Teamsters Local 313 members on August 16-17th on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is your Teamster Recreation Property!
A one-time assessment will be charged at our Local Union office. The caretaker at our recreational property will be charging camping fees when you visit.
Our recreation property is available for active dues paying members of Local 313, honorary members, retirees from Local 313, active members or retirees from other Teamster Locals and their guests or other guests approved by Local 313 or the Caretaker are the only persons who may have access to the Harstine Island Property. The recreational is nineteen (19) miles from Shelton, Washington.
380 E Teamsters Drive Shelton, WA 98584
Any questions call the Harstine Island Caretaker at (360) 426-9074 or (253) 627-0103 for Local No. 313.
SPEED LIMIT
5
Miles Per Hour
HAVE FUN
ENJOY YOURSELF
HELP KEEP OUR PROPERTY CLEAN
Directions
From Narrows Bridge, follow Highway W 16, travel 7.9 miles to the Purdy-Shelton exit. Take Shelton exit (left) cross Purdy bridge, follow 302 (5 miles), turn right on Elgen-Clifton road. Go 13.3 miles, turn left at Allyn to Highway 3 South — Approximately 9 miles. Then turn left on Pickering road. Pass Spencer Lake, approximately 3.5 miles to Harstine Bridge. From bridge go 1/2 mile and turn right, travel 4 miles and turn right, and another 3.5 miles turn right on Burgundy road. Go 1/2 mile to the Teamsters Drive, follow 313 signs to recreation property.
From South I-5 through Olympia, travel to downtown Shelton, to the intersection of the 1st Avenue and Highway #3 (at Lumbermen’s Hardware), go 7.5 miles NE on Highway #3, then turn right on Pickering road. Pass Spencer Lake, approximately 3.5 miles to Harstine Bridge. From bridge go 1/2 mile and turn right, travel 4 miles and turn right, and another 3.5 miles turn right on Burgundy road. Go 1/2 mile to Teamsters Drive, follow 313 signs to recreation property.
PLAN TO VISIT OFTEN THIS SUMMER?
If you are interested in purchasing an annual pass for Harstine Island and are currently a member or retiree of a Teamster Local, click below to download the PDF form and send it and a check to your Local Union office.