Salt Creek Recreation Area
About
Salt Creek Recreation Area is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 12 miles from Port Angeles. It's a straightforward stop with restrooms on site and no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the beach rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. At a nearby weather station in Port Angeles, typical averages for July and August reach highs around 68 to 70°F with only five or six wet days a month, while winter months average highs near 45°F and about 17 wet days. Several trails start right next to the beach, including the Striped Peak Trail and the Beach to Bunker Trail, both about 0.1 mile away, with the Bunker Ridge Trail at 0.6 mile. Climbers can find Crackenstein less than a mile off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not 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
Salt Creek Recreation Area
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 60–70°F and lows of 43–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA weather station, 9.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan45° high33° low
- Feb47° high33° low
- Mar50° high35° low
- Apr54° high39° low
- May60° high43° low
- Jun63° high47° low
- Jul68° high51° low
- Aug70° high51° low
- Sep66° high47° low
- Oct57° high42° low
- Nov49° high36° low
- Dec45° high33° low
Nearby
- Striped Peak TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Beach to Bunker TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Bunker Ridge TrailHiking0.6 mi
- CrackensteinRock climbing0.8 mi
- Salt CreekCanoeing2.5 mi
- EzpzRock climbing5.5 mi
- Lyre RiverCanoeing6.4 mi
- Elwhall, TheRock climbing8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
