Dash Point State Park

4.17

114 reviews

5700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98023

Quick Facts

276 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

140 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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March 2026

Quick Facts

276 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

140 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

Opens Washington State Parks site

Official Website

Get Directions

Real-Time Availability

Select a month, then check for open campsites

March 2026

Dash Point State Park

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Campsite Fees

Discover Pass required for day-use: Annual Pass $45; One-day Pass $10. Specific camping site fees not listed on the park page; see park reservation...

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.17

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Based on 114 reviews

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"Visitors consistently praise the combination of lush, private forested campsites and easy beach access, plus extensive trails. Reviews note good interpretive programs, on‑site cabins and helpful staff, while calling out small/uneven sites and occasional facility or crowd issues."

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Campground Map

5700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98023

Dash Point State Park

5700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98023

Nearby places

Federal Way

Tacoma

Nearby supplies

Federal Way and Tacoma (restaurants, groceries)

Best Time to Camp at Dash Point State Park

The maritime climate keeps things cool and lush year-round, with that authentic Pacific Northwest atmosphere where morning mist clings to the forest canopy. Summer brings the park to life with interpretive programs and amphitheater events from June through August, while shoulder seasons offer quieter beach walks and vibrant forest colors. Come prepared for the possibility of damp conditions after rainfall, and check the park's winter schedule for seasonal program changes—each season reveals a different character of this coastal gem.

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer brings beach use, ranger programs and lively park activity—peak season appeal.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Park day-use hours listed as 8:00 a.m. to dusk year-round. Campground operates year-round with a winter schedule and occasional seasonal closures/operational changes.

About Dash Point State Park

Nestled along Puget Sound's shoreline, Dash Point State Park offers the best of both worlds: 461 acres of towering coastal forest above and a sweeping sandy beach below. Your campsite becomes a shaded forest retreat where the scent of evergreens mingles with salt air, while miles of trails lead down to tide pools and mudflats perfect for exploration—all just minutes from Tacoma and Federal Way.

Developed state park campground with a mix of standard and utility sites, a group camp and on‑site cabins. Sites are mainly wooded and many are best suited to tents, vans and smaller trailers.

Weather and SeasonsThe maritime climate keeps things cool and lush year-round, with that authentic Pacific Northwest atmosphere where morning mist clings to the forest canopy. Summer brings the park to life with interpretive programs and amphitheater events from June through August, while shoulder seasons offer quieter beach walks and vibrant forest colors. Come prepared for the possibility of damp conditions after rainfall, and check the park's winter schedule for seasonal program changes—each season reveals a different character of this coastal gem.

Natural Features and SceneryStep from your wooded campsite and follow winding trails through ravines and creek corridors, descending through layers of coastal forest until the trees open to reveal 3,301 feet of Puget Sound shoreline. At high tide, you'll find sandy strips perfect for beach walks and waterside picnics; when the tide retreats, it unveils a wonderland of tide pools and expansive mudflats where kids can spot crabs, search for shells, and explore the ever-changing boundary between land and sea. The forested bowl that cradles the campground creates naturally private sites while keeping you connected to both mountain and marine ecosystems.

Geological RegionPuget Sound (western Washington coast / Commencement Bay)

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Activities you can enjoy

Dash Point combines forested trail networks with an extensive Puget Sound shoreline for beach play, watercraft paddling and interpretive programs. Activities span hiking, biking, beach exploration, paddling and programmed ranger events.

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Wildlife viewing

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsExtensive tidal mudflats at low tide (shallow but muddy); trails between campground and beach include downhill grades and uphill returns that may be steep for some visitors. Sites and trails can be very muddy in wet weather. Urban-edge issues noted by visitors include occasional day-use crowds, road/aircraft noise, and non-campers using restroom areas.

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Reviews

From Booking Sources

4.2

114 reviews

Satisfactory

Dash Point State Park is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitors consistently praise the combination of lush, private forested campsites and easy beach access, plus extensive trails. Reviews note good interpretive programs, on‑site cabins and helpful staff, while calling out small/uneven sites and occasional facility or crowd issues.

Review Summaries

Based on 114 reviews

What Campers Love

Wooded, secluded feeling campsites near Puget Sound; expansive sandy/muddy low‑tide beach for families and skim‑boarding; extensive trail network; cabins available; attentive rangers and generally...

Based on 114 reviews

Common Concerns

Some campers complain that certain facilities feel **worn or not as clean as expected**, with one reviewer describing outdated benches, a perpetually muddy access path to the beach, and bathrooms...

Based on 114 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Verify site dimensions and approach if you have an RV (park limits combinations to ~32 ft); bring leveling gear and expect muddy/shaded sites in wet weather; pack waterproof footwear for beach and...

Based on 114 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Campsite privacy is great."; "Was able to camp ‘same day’ for $20 cash with No Reservations. ... Site #20 is a great hammock site!"

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