Beach 7, Olympic National Park
About
Beach 7 is a stretch of sand within Olympic National Park in Washington, about 11 miles from the town of Queets. It sits along the park's long, rugged coastline, and the surrounding area offers a mix of climbing, paddling and camping 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. Climbers can head to the Ruby beach boulder stacks, about 2.4 miles away, or Low Tide Boulder at about 3 miles. Paddlers will find Cedar Creek about 3.4 miles off, and Kalaloch campground is roughly 4.8 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
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 7, 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, 9.2 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 · 11 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
- Ruby beach boulder stacksRock climbing2.4 mi
- Low Tide BoulderRock climbing3 mi
- Cedar CreekCanoeing3.4 mi
- Kalaloch CreekCanoeing4 mi
- KalalochCamping4.8 mi
- South Coast Beach TravelwayHiking5 mi
- Oil City TrailHiking5 mi
- South BeachCamping8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)