State Park
~45 min from Seattle
Dash Point State Park
Year-round Puget Sound campground with 111 standard and 27 utility sites, showers, a trailer dump, forest trails, and a 32-foot equipment limit.
Year-round Puget Sound campground with 111 standard and 27 utility sites, showers, a trailer dump, forest trails, and a 32-foot equipment limit.
Dash Point State Park combines a broad Puget Sound beach with forest trails between Federal Way and Tacoma. The official campground brochure identifies 111 standard campsites and 27 utility sites. Washington State Parks currently lists standard and utility camping, showers, drinking water, a trailer dump, and limited availability for equipment up to 32 feet. Campsites can be reserved year-round. The reviewed map pin points to the campground rather than the park's general day-use location.
Dash Point State Park includes Puget Sound beach and a wooded trail system between Federal Way and Tacoma. Low tides expose a broad intertidal area; visitors should consult tide tables and current park notices before beach activities.
Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.
The Forest Loop (sites 1–60) is deeply shaded by second-growth firs — the best option for hot summer days. Beach Loop sites (61–100) are closer to the Puget Sound shoreline and excellent for sunset watching. Hookup sites in Loops C and D are well-spaced. Surprisingly peaceful given the Tacoma metro location — mature forest buffers traffic noise effectively. The beach walk at low tide stretches for miles.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Federal Way, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 2 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 3 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 15 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 3 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 15 mi |
Stock up in Federal Way, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
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Campsites reservable year-round; unreserved sites may be available first-come. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.