Rocky Point Washington Map

About Rocky Point, Washington

Rocky Point is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,716. The population density is 893.6 people per km². Rocky Point is located at 47.5929°N, 122.6685°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98312.

Rocky Point emerges from the Puget Sound's embrace as a landscape of weathered timber and tenacious evergreen, where the land exhales the damp, cool scent of salt and fir. It lies 2.4 miles north-west of Bremerton, WA (from Bremerton, WA: bearing 317°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-south-west of Kitsap. The shoreline, a rugged tapestry of driftwood bleached silver by sun and sea, gives way to slopes that climb, not precipitously, but with a determined rise, cloaked in the deep greens of conifers and the occasional flash of deciduous color. The air here carries a subtle tang of kelp and brine, a constant whisper of the vast waters that shape its character, and in the late afternoon, the light falls in long, slanting shafts, illuminating the moss-bearded branches and casting a golden glow upon the shadowed undergrowth. This is a place where the wildness of the Pacific Northwest still holds sway, a quiet dominion of water and wood. The history of Rocky Point is etched in the weathered pilings of former canneries and the enduring spirit of its maritime past, a legacy of fishing and logging that once formed the backbone of its economy. The rhythm of life here is still tied to the ebb and flow of the tides, with small boats bobbing at moorings and the occasional hum of a ferry carrying its cargo of people and supplies across the shimmering expanse. While its industrial roots have softened, a sense of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty persist, drawing those who seek a life lived closer to the elements. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a community that understands the power and the bounty of the water, and the enduring strength of the land.

About This Rocky Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rocky Point, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.592872, -122.668476. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rocky Point and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Rocky Point includes the ZIP code (98626), telephone area code (360, 425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (Bremerton School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rocky Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.