Saltwater State Park
About
Saltwater State Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about a mile from the town of Des Moines. The park has restrooms, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Kent show July and August highs around 78°F with only four or five wet days a month, while winter months see highs in the upper 40s and rain on 18 or 19 days. The South Rim Trail starts just 0.2 miles away. Barnes Creek Nature Trail, Betts Memorial Boardwalk and Lake Fenwick Trail are all within about two and a half miles, making it easy to pair a beach visit with a short walk.
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
Saltwater State Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–78°F and lows of 43–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Kent, WA weather station, 4.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan48° high36° low
- Feb51° high36° low
- Mar56° high39° low
- Apr61° high43° low
- May68° high49° low
- Jun72° high53° low
- Jul78° high57° low
- Aug78° high57° low
- Sep73° high52° low
- Oct61° high46° low
- Nov53° high39° low
- Dec47° high35° low
Nearby
- South Rim TrailHiking0.2 mi
- Barnes Creek Nature TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Betts Memorial BoardwalkHiking2.3 mi
- Lake Fenwick TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Kenticle BoulderRock climbing6.4 mi
- Kenticle Proper, TheRock climbing6.4 mi
- Les Gove ParkRock climbing7.2 mi
- Big Soos CreekCanoeing8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
