We're updating our camping and moorage fees to continue providing great experiences for visitors amid inflation and rising costs. You will see a rate increase for camping stays booked for May 15 and beyond. Moorage fees will increase Jan. 1. Learn more here.
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Beginning December 1st Tolmie State Park is transitioning to winter hours. The park will be open from 9:00am to Dusk Wednesday through Sunday. The park will be closed Monday and Tuesday.
7730 61st Ave. NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Set on a split cove, Tolmie State Park is a great destination for beach exploration, swimming, hiking, clamming, and crabbing. Popular with scuba divers, Tolmie features an underwater park with an artificial reef. A saltwater marsh, abundant wildlife, and birdwatching opportunities make Tolmie a great day use destination!
The public beach only extends to the park boundary. Please respect private landowners by not trespassing beyond park property.
Dogs are required to be under physical control on an 8 ft. or shorter leash in all areas of the park, including the beach.
Please abide by all Washington State shellfishing rules.
Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Beach Exploration
Bird Watching
Boating
Crabbing
First Day Hike Events
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Kayaking
Metal Detecting
Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
Shellfishing
Swimming
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Restrooms
Buoys
Moorage
Grill
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Sink
Accessible Parking
Parking
Amphitheater
Boardwalk
Interpretive Opportunities
Hiking Trails
Creek
Forest
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Wildlife Viewing
The public beach only extends to the park boundary. Please respect private landowners by not trespassing beyond park property.
Dogs are required to be under physical control on an 8 ft. or shorter leash in all areas of the park, including the beach.
Please abide by all Washington State shellfishing rules.
Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Tolmie State park has beach activities such as boating, shellfishing and fishing, as well as picnic tables and hiking trails.
Two kitchen shelters with electricity are available. Each shelter can accommodate up to 50 visitors and includes picnic tables, water, sinks and grills. Only one shelter can be reserved at a time due to parking constraints and visitors are encouraged to carpool. To reserve the Lower Shelter, please call 1-888-CAMPOUT or make a reservation online.
The Upper Shelter is not enclosed. To reserve this shelter please call the park at (360) 456-6464. Reservation of this shelter includes the Amphitheater.
The upper picnic area and beach feature displays describing the history of the park and the evolution and ecology of the shoreline.
