Pacific Beach State Park

Star4.11
132 reviews
Pacific Beach State Park

Quick Facts

16 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

64 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

RV FriendlyElectricShowersWiFi

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February 2026

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February 2026
Pacific Beach State Park
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Campsite Fees
Standard Washington State Parks camping fees (specific rates not provided). Reviewers note a Discovery Pass is required for vehicle access/parking.
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

4.11

Satisfactory

Based on 132 reviews

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"Visitors praise Pacific Beach State Park for its direct oceanfront location, easy beach access, clean restrooms and showers, and a friendly small-town feel. Common criticisms include small, closely spaced campsites, limited onsite water/sewer hookups at sites, and occasional maintenance issues."

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Pacific Beach State Park

Pacific Beach State Park

47.2062, -124.2022

Driving directionsLocal tip from visitors: from Pacific Beach, turn left at the You & I gas station/market to reach the park. Official step-by-step directions not provided in sources.
Short drive off the highway; generally easy to find but signage at the final turn can be limited.
Nearby supplies
Small convenience store / gas station (You & I market) and a MiniMart within walking distance

Best Time to Camp at Pacific Beach State Park

Pack your layers for classic Pacific Northwest coastal weather—even summer evenings can be brisk and breezy. Campers report overnight lows dipping into the high 40s with daytime temperatures hovering in the low 60s, so bring a warm jacket and embrace the invigorating coastal chill. The wind is a frequent companion here, adding to that authentic rugged-coast experience that makes Pacific Beach feel wonderfully remote.

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Beach activities, wading, clamming and pleasant daytime temps; still cool evenings noted.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.5 / 5

Coastal fall offers dramatic scenery; weather can be variable and cooler than summer.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5

Spring brings milder weather and clamming season activity; still cool and breezy at times.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
3.0 / 5

Open year-round; winter offers storm-watching but colder, windier conditions and fewer beach activities.

Planning Tips

    About Pacific Beach State Park

    Wake up to the sound of waves at Pacific Beach State Park, where your campsite sits just steps from the sandy Pacific shoreline. While the sites are cozy and closely spaced with an RV-friendly layout, the payoff is spectacular: sweeping ocean views, direct dune access, and front-row seats to legendary coastal sunsets that draw beachcombers and families year after year.
    Supports RVs and tent camping and offers yurts. The park is geared toward RV campers with many power-only sites and a parking-lot style layout that maximizes ocean access.
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    Amenities available

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    Electricity hookups
    WiFi
    Flush toilets
    Dump station

    Activities you can enjoy

    Activities center on direct Pacific Ocean beach access: walking, shelling, razor clam digs, kite flying, skimboarding, and surf fishing. There is a small inlet for wading/swimming and miles of sandy shoreline for beach hiking.
    HikingBeach hiking and long walks along miles of sandy shoreline; no inland trail network is mentioned in reviews.
    FishingSurf fishing (surf perch) and razor clam digging are popular; Joe Creek is used for fishing at certain tides.
    SwimmingSwimming and safe wading reported in an inlet and in light surf; water is cold and visitors advise caution with tides.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsSites can suffer flooding and poor drainage in rainy/shoulder seasons and may hold standing water. Coastal conditions (tides) affect the immediate area; some sites are exposed with little to no shade. Aging facilities and occasional vandalism to amenities (e.g., showers) have been reported.

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    Reviews

    4.1
    132 reviews
    Satisfactory
    Satisfactory
    Pacific Beach State Park is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Visitors praise Pacific Beach State Park for its direct oceanfront location, easy beach access, clean restrooms and showers, and a friendly small-town feel. Common criticisms include small, closely spaced campsites, limited onsite water/sewer hookups at sites, and occasional maintenance issues.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 132 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Exceptional direct beach access and ocean views; clean, well-lit restrooms and private showers; WiFi available; walkable to a small store and town amenities; good for RVs and families wanting...
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    Based on 132 reviews

    Common Concerns

    Aging campground with maintenance issues (e.g., broken showers from vandalism, no soap/TP, unadjustable shower heads, dirty facilities); tight/narrow sites like a parking lot; flooding and drainage...
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    Based on 132 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Reserve early; fill water tanks before arriving (no potable water at individual sites); bring extra bedding for yurts; bring 30A adapters/reducers if needed; check tide schedules; campfires only on...
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    Based on 132 reviews

    Camper Quotes

    “This is my absolute favorite place to camp.”; “It's basically a parking lot up a small dune from the beach with minimal separation between sites.”
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    Last updated February 2, 2026
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