Palm Coast: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
About
Palm Coast: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 2.5 miles from the town of Marineland. It offers restrooms and parking, and a fee is charged to use it. Spring and late fall bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 78°F with lows near 62°F, while November runs about 74°F by day and 60°F at night. Summer is the hottest and wettest stretch, with highs near 88°F and rain on about 14 to 15 days a month in July and August. Rattlesnake Island, a climbing area about 5 miles away, is the closest neighbor. The Colbert Lane Bike Path sits just over 5 miles off. Farther afield, the Graham Swamp Conservation Area Trail and the Moses Creek Conservation Area Trail are each a little over 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Fee
Entrance 5.00
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Palm Coast: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–83°F and lows of 49–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Palm Coast 6ne, FL weather station, 0.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan65° high49° low
- Feb68° high52° low
- Mar72° high56° low
- Apr78° high62° low
- May83° high70° low
- Jun86° high76° low
- Jul88° high77° low
- Aug88° high77° low
- Sep86° high76° low
- Oct81° high69° low
- Nov74° high60° low
- Dec68° high53° low
Nearby
- Rattlesnake IslandRock climbing4.8 mi
- Colbert Lane Bike PathHiking5.2 mi
- Graham Swamp Conservation Area TrailHiking9.1 mi
- Moses Creek Conservation Area TrailHiking9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
