3.9559 reviewsPrice
$10 - $45/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
37 campsites
Season
Park hours listed as...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $45/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
37 campsites
Season
Park hours listed as...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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25205 8th Place S, Des Moines, WA 98198
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Learn more about alerts →Scuba divers and tidepool-browsers get the most out of this place. The artificial reef offshore is genuinely productive, and low-tide mornings on the beach turn up sea stars and anemones close to shore. Proximity to Seattle makes it a real option for a quick overnight without bur
Jet noise from Sea-Tac runs all hours and multiple reviewers reached for earplugs and still slept poorly. The campground itself reads more urban day-use area than wooded retreat, with tight sites and inconsistent restrooms. A few visitors have also described an unwelcoming atmosp
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Rated higher than 37% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 41 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Summer offers the warmest conditions, with daytime highs around 65–80°F and Puget Sound water temperatures in the mid‑50s to low‑60s°F. Calm seas and long daylight make diving the reef, boating, swimming, and tidepooling most enjoyable. Expect higher weekend crowds and busy parking on sunny days. Weekday visits or early mornings are quieter. Fall and winter bring dramatic storms across the Sound and peaceful off-season solitude, though some facilities may operate on reduced schedules.
Warmest season; calm seas, best conditions for diving, kayaking and longer days.
Park lists Automated Pay Station, Accessible Restrooms, Fire Pit(s), Recycling, Restrooms, Trash Service, Grills, Picnic Shelters, Picnic Tables, Accessible Parking, Parking, Playgrounds, Volleyball, Concessions (snack shack), Interpretive opportunities, Accessible Trails and Hiking Trails. Discover Pass required for parking; snack shack open seasonally. Fires are allowed only in designated pits/grills and propane/gas grills are allowed; wood fires are not allowed.
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