Oak Bay County Park
About
Oak Bay County Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2.3 miles from Marrowstone. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site and no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go: typical July and August highs reach about 73°F with only around six wet days a month, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Port Townsend. Winter runs much cooler and wetter, with highs in the mid-40s. Lower Oak Bay Campground sits right next door, and Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney Point is about 2 miles away. For a walk, Tamanowas Rock Sanctuary Trail and Quimper Trail are each roughly 3 miles off.
Beach Details
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
Oak Bay County 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 63–73°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Townsend, WA weather station, 6.7 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
Nearby
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping0.1 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping2.1 mi
- Tamanowas Rock Sanctuary TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Tamanowas TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking3 mi
- Quimper TrailHiking3 mi
- Savage Memorial TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Flagler State ParkCamping5.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
