Freeland County Park / Holmes Harbor
About
Freeland County Park / Holmes Harbor is a public ocean beach in Washington, set within Freeland Park about a mile from the town of Freeland. It's a straightforward day-use spot on the water, with restrooms on site and swimming allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Port Townsend weather station put July and August highs around 73°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and wetter weather. There is no fee to use the beach. Camping is close by at the Island County Fairgrounds, about 6 miles away, and at the Cascade Marine Trail Campsite at Kinney Point, about 7 miles off. For a walk, Oak Bay Trail lies roughly 9 miles away, with Lower Oak Bay Campground just beyond it.
Beach Details
Swimming
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
Freeland County Park / Holmes Harbor
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 63–73°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Townsend, WA weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high38° low
- Feb49° high38° low
- Mar52° high40° low
- Apr57° high43° low
- May63° high47° low
- Jun68° high51° low
- Jul73° high53° low
- Aug73° high54° low
- Sep68° high51° low
- Oct58° high46° low
- Nov50° high41° low
- Dec45° high38° low
Where it is
- Freeland Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Freeland, Washington · 1.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Island County FairgroundsCamping6 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping7.4 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail - Camano Island State ParkCamping7.5 mi
- Oak Bay TrailHiking9.1 mi
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping9.3 mi
- Talbot TrailHiking9.6 mi
- Osprey TrailHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Freeland County Park / Holmes Harbor
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
46° / 38°
16 wet
Feb
49° / 38°
13 wet
Mar
52° / 40°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 43°
12 wet
May
63° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
68° / 51°
9 wet
Jul
73° / 53°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 54°
6 wet
Sep
68° / 51°
8 wet
Oct
58° / 46°
12 wet
Nov
50° / 41°
16 wet
Dec
45° / 38°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Townsend, WA, 12.6 mi away at 100 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
