Beach 3, Olympic National Park
About
Beach 3 is a stretch of coastline within Olympic National Park in Washington, about 8 miles from the town of Queets. It sits close to the Kalaloch area, where several other spots lie within a short drive. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Clearwater weather station show July and August highs around 72 to 73°F, with only eight or nine wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Kalaloch Beach 3 and Low Tide Boulder, both climbing areas, are each about 0.2 miles away. Kalaloch Campground is about 2 miles off, and Kalaloch Creek, a paddling spot, is also about 2 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Beach 3, Olympic National Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–73°F and lows of 42–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Clearwater, WA weather station, 6.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan47° high36° low
- Feb51° high34° low
- Mar54° high37° low
- Apr59° high39° low
- May64° high43° low
- Jun67° high47° low
- Jul72° high50° low
- Aug73° high50° low
- Sep70° high46° low
- Oct61° high42° low
- Nov51° high38° low
- Dec46° high34° low
Where it is
- Olympic National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Queets, Washington · 8.2 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Olympic National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact
Danger · posted Oct 9, 2026
Highway 101 Closed at Hoh River Bridge
Park Closure · posted Sep 25, 2026
Full Burn Ban Begins August 7
Caution · posted Sep 18, 2026
Staircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned Areas
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Mora Road Closed for Essential Repairs
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
South Shore Quinault Road Washed Out Beyond Park Boundary
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Kalaloch Beach 3Rock climbing0.2 mi
- Low Tide BoulderRock climbing0.2 mi
- Kalaloch CreekCanoeing2 mi
- KalalochCamping2 mi
- Kalaloch Campground Nature TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Cedar CreekCanoeing5.2 mi
- South BeachCamping5.3 mi
- Commisioner's TrailHiking7.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
