| Description: 170 acres of ocean beachfront, dunes, & shore pine forests. This park is part of the Pacific Flyway, an important migratory trail for shorebirds & waterfowl. Offshore, gray whales & other sea mammals migrate seasonally as well. Clamming for razor clams in season. This lush beach has stunning wildflower displays in the spring. Vehicle traffic is allowed seasonally on portions of the beach, in accordance with posted regulations. No boating facilities, but jet skiing & diving are popular offshore. Native American artifacts, including various cooking, hunting, fishing & clothing items found in the area, may be viewed at the Ocean Shores Interpretive Center. Beach combers still occasionally find glass floats on the shore, washed in from Japanese & Russian fishing boats.
The campground has 181 sites, including 29 with full RV utility hookups & four primitive tent-only sites. The tent-only group campground holds between 20-40 campers. Grassy areas are good for badminton, croquet, & volleyball.
Location: From Aberdeen, go about 17 miles west on US 101 & WA 109, then one mile south on WA 115.
Season: year round, closes at dusk
Fee: $6-$20/ camping, group fees
Reservations: for camping, groups call 800-452-5687 |
Campground: Ocean City State Park in Olympia Washington *