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Dash Point State Park Beach

Washington

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Dash Point State Park Beach is a public ocean beach within Dash Point State Park in Washington, about 0.7 miles from the community of Dash Point. The state's parks and recreation agency manages the land. The beach has restrooms and accessible access, and swimming is allowed. There is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. July and August typically reach highs around 77°F with only about four wet days each month, according to typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tacoma. Several trails start close by: Thames Creek Beach Trail is half a mile away, with Old Boundary Trail and Boundary Trail within about 0.7 miles. Climbers can head to Point Defiance Park, about 5 miles off.

Beach Details

Swimming

Allowed

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Dash Point State Park Beach

Washington

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 44–57°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma #1, WA weather station, 5.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan48° high37° low
  2. Feb50° high37° low
  3. Mar55° high40° low
  4. Apr60° high44° low
  5. May66° high49° low
  6. Jun71° high53° low
  7. Jul77° high57° low
  8. Aug77° high57° low
  9. Sep71° high53° low
  10. Oct61° high47° low
  11. Nov52° high41° low
  12. Dec47° high37° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Dash Point · State park
Nearest town
Dash Point, Washington · 0.7 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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