Damon Point State Park, Protection Island
About
Damon Point State Park, Protection Island is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.5 miles from the town of Ocean Shores. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Hoquiam put July and August highs around 67 to 68°F, with only about seven wet days a month, compared with roughly 22 wet days in December and January. The closest trail is the Weatherwax Trail, about 2.8 miles away. Within a short drive are the Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail at 5.4 miles, the Shifting Sands Natural Trail at 6.4 miles and the Johns River Crossover Trail at 7.7 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
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
Damon Point State Park, Protection Island
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–68°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hoquiam Bowerman Ap, WA weather station, 9.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan47° high38° low
- Feb50° high38° low
- Mar52° high39° low
- Apr56° high42° low
- May60° high47° low
- Jun63° high51° low
- Jul67° high54° low
- Aug68° high54° low
- Sep67° high51° low
- Oct59° high45° low
- Nov52° high40° low
- Dec47° high37° low
Nearby
- Weatherwax TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Bottle Beach Interpretive TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Shifting Sands Natural TrailHiking6.4 mi
- Johns River Crossover TrailHiking7.7 mi
- Sandpiper TrailHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
