Chico Boat Launch
About
Chico Boat Launch is a public ocean beach in Washington, just under a mile from the town of Chico. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the driest and mildest time to come. July and August typically reach highs around 77°F with about six wet days each month, based on typical averages from the nearby Bremerton weather station. Several short hikes sit within about two miles, including Coyote Loop and Wildlife Trail. Farther out, the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at the Port of Brownsville is about 5 miles away, and Eagle Rock (a.k.a School Rock) offers climbing at a little under 6 miles.
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
Chico Boat Launch
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 61–77°F and lows of 45–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bremerton, WA weather station, 3.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan47° high36° low
- Feb49° high35° low
- Mar54° high38° low
- Apr59° high41° low
- May66° high46° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul77° high55° low
- Aug77° high55° low
- Sep72° high51° low
- Oct61° high45° low
- Nov51° high39° low
- Dec46° high35° low
Nearby
- Coyote LoopHiking1.7 mi
- Wildlife TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Raven's TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Bird Meadow TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Big Tree TrailHiking2 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Port of BrownsvilleCamping5.2 mi
- Eagle Rock (a.k.a School Rock)Rock climbing5.7 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward ParkCamping8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
