Steilacoom Ferry Docks
About
Steilacoom Ferry Docks is a public ocean beach in Washington, about half a mile from the town of Steilacoom. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site, and there is no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on time at the shore rather than in the water. 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 four or five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 or more days. Several trails lie within a few miles. Chambers Creek Canyon Trail is about 2.5 miles away, and Meriwether Trail is about 2.6 miles away. Tacoma Rifle Club Trail is about 3.3 miles away, and Point Defiance Park, a climbing area, is about 10 miles away.
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
Steilacoom Ferry Docks
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 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 6.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Nearby
- Chambers Creek Canyon TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Meriwether TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Tacoma Rifle Club TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Camp Murray Fitness TrailHiking4.3 mi
- Seeley Lake TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Spire RockRock climbing8.3 mi
- TacomaRock climbing8.5 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing10 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
