Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Tide washing over sand, orange sunset with clouds.
Driftwood on the Dash Point beach.
A visitor walking towards the water on the beach of Dash Point State Park.
A sunny campsite with a bench at Dash Point State Park.
A bench and firepit in a campsite at Dash Point State Park.

Dash Point State Park

5700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98023

Hidden in plain sight, this park offers miles of forested hiking and biking trails, but its main draw is the beach. Whether you're out for an afternoon or a camping trip, you'll be delighted by this oasis tucked between two urban hubs.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Clamming is not recommended.

Alcohol is allowed only in the campground by registered campers of legal age at their campsite only. It is not allowed in any other areas of the park.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

First Day Hike Events

Mountain Biking

Winter Camping

Biking

Bird Watching

Camping

Geocaching

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

Metal Detecting

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Paddleboarding

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

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Firewood

Grill

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Sink

Accessible Parking

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Trailer Dump

Amphitheater

Concessions

Interpretive Opportunities

Bike Trails

Hiking Trails

Park features

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Creek

Field

Forest

Ocean Beach

Saltwater

Sandy Beach

Viewpoint

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Clamming is not recommended.

Alcohol is allowed only in the campground by registered campers of legal age at their campsite only. It is not allowed in any other areas of the park.

Map & visitor guide

47.31436539, -122.406189

Dash Point State Park is set on the Puget Sound in western Washington and is a popular destination for water recreation. This 461-acre camping and day-use park features 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline with unobstructed views of Puget Sound and opportunities for sea-life study.

Water activities

Dash Point is a hotspot for skim boarding, bringing together camps, competitions and gatherings on the park's sandy shores.

Boating is available to smaller boats (e.g., canoes and kayaks) that do not require a watercraft launch. Additional information can be found in the Boating Program.

Picnic and day use facilities

Reserve a covered picnic shelter or snag one of the first come, first served unsheltered picnic tables.

Camping

The campground offers cabins, as well as standard and utility sites. The park accommodates RVs and combinations of 40 feet or less in length. 

The park has a group camp that includes individual campsites and large communal fire ring.

Concessions

On your next visit to the park, you'll be jonesin' for a dog when you smell the aroma of gourmet hot dogs wafting from the Jonesin' For A Dog stand. This small mobile stand offers big flavor with their gourmet dogs and sides. Beverages available too. Open Thursday through Monday, May - September. Visit Jonesin' For A Dog on Facebook.

Interpretive opportunities

Interpretive events are held June through August. Amphitheater programs are held on Fridays and Saturdays or enjoy walking talks Fridays through Sundays. Times and subjects are posted at the park.