Fox Island Bridge Boat Launch
About
Fox Island Bridge Boat Launch is a public ocean beach in Washington, about a mile from the community of Fox Island. It's a simple, no-fee stop for getting onto the water, and the beach itself is the main draw. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with only four or five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 or more days. Several trails sit within a few miles. The Interpretive Loop Trail and Upper Loop Trail are each about 2.8 miles away, and the Adam Tallman Nature Park Trail is about 4.1 miles off. Climbers can head to Point Defiance Park, roughly 6.9 miles away.
Beach Details
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
Fox Island Bridge 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–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 3.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Nearby
- Interpretive Loop TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Upper Loop TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Adam Tallman Nature Park TrailHiking4.1 mi
- Hidden Beach TrailHiking4.9 mi
- Sehmel Perimeter TrailHiking5 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing5.9 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing6.9 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
