Bolstead Beach Access
About
Bolstead Beach Access is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 0.7 miles from the town of Long Beach. It offers restrooms and charges no fee, but swimming is not allowed, so plan on enjoying the shore from the sand rather than the surf. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Long Beach show August highs around 67°F with about 12 wet days, compared with winter months that bring highs near 49°F and rain on roughly 23 days. For more to do in the area, the Parker Slough Trail is about 3.3 miles away, and paddlers can head to the Bear River, about 6.3 miles off. The Don Bonker Cedar Grove Trail and Chinook RV Park, just across the line in Oregon, are both within about 8 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Bolstead Beach Access
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: Jun–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–67°F and lows of 42–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Long Beach Exp Stn, WA weather station, 1.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan49° high36° low
- Feb50° high35° low
- Mar52° high37° low
- Apr55° high40° low
- May59° high45° low
- Jun62° high49° low
- Jul65° high52° low
- Aug67° high52° low
- Sep66° high48° low
- Oct60° high42° low
- Nov53° high38° low
- Dec48° high36° low
Nearby
- Parker Slough TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Bear RiverCanoeing6.3 mi
- Don Bonker Cedar Grove TrailHiking7.4 mi
- Chinook RV ParkCamping7.7 mi
- Ellsworth CreekCanoeing8.7 mi
- Bear BranchCanoeing8.9 mi
- Oregon Coast TrailHiking9.1 mi
- Canyon CreekHiking9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
