Lilliwaup Tidelands State Park
About
Lilliwaup Tidelands State Park is a public ocean beach on the Washington coast, about 4.7 miles from the town of Hoodsport. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with only about five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 days a month. Several other outdoor spots lie within a short drive. Camp Trail is a hike about 2.8 miles away, and Lilliwaup Creek offers canoeing about 3 miles off. Big Creek campground sits about 5.3 miles away, and the Dewatto River, also about 5.3 miles away, is another paddling option.
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
Lilliwaup Tidelands State Park
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 65–76°F and lows of 46–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cushman Powerhouse #2, WA weather station, 6.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan45° high36° low1 days with snow
- Feb48° high35° low
- Mar52° high37° low
- Apr58° high40° low
- May65° high46° low
- Jun70° high50° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep69° high50° low
- Oct58° high44° low
- Nov50° high39° low
- Dec44° high35° low1 days with snow
Nearby
- Camp TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Lilliwaup CreekCanoeing3 mi
- Upper LoopHiking5.1 mi
- Dewatto RiverCanoeing5.3 mi
- Big CreekCamping5.3 mi
- Tahuya River Horse CampCamping7.6 mi
- Reclamation wallRock climbing8.8 mi
- Open bookRock climbing8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Lilliwaup Tidelands State Park
Best months: May–September. 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
45° / 36°
20 wet · 1 snow
Feb
48° / 35°
17 wet
Mar
52° / 37°
18 wet
Apr
58° / 40°
16 wet
May
65° / 46°
12 wet
Jun
70° / 50°
9 wet
Jul
76° / 54°
5 wet
Aug
76° / 54°
5 wet
Sep
69° / 50°
8 wet
Oct
58° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
50° / 39°
19 wet
Dec
44° / 35°
20 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cushman Powerhouse #2, WA, 6.8 mi away at 21 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
