Pacific Beach State Park
Washington’s Pacific Ocean Beachfront Camping — Razor Clamming, Surfing, Beachcombing, 64 Campsites Steps from the Sand, Yurts, Grays Harbor County
Pacific Beach State Park is a state park in Pacific Beach, Grays Harbor County, Washington, on the Pacific Ocean coast. The park features 64 campsites (including 31 full hookup RV sites) located steps from the ocean beach, 2,300 feet of Pacific Ocean beachfront, razor clam digging during state-approved seasons, surfing and bodyboarding on Pacific breaks, beachcombing and kite flying on wide sandy beach, yurts available for non-tent campers, wildlife viewing including shorebirds, seals, and migrating gray whales, and direct beach vehicle access during certain conditions.
Pacific Beach is Washington’s camp-on-the-sand experience — the 64 campsites are among the closest to the ocean of any Washington state park. You can fall asleep to crashing waves and wake up to Pacific Ocean sunrises just steps from your tent or RV.
Razor clamming is the signature activity — during state-approved dig seasons (typically fall through spring), the wide sandy beach draws thousands of clam diggers to the Washington coast. Surfing, bodyboarding, beachcombing, and kite flying round out the ocean recreation year-round.
Things to Do
- Razor clamming — seasonal dig days, fall–spring
- Beach camping — 64 sites, steps from sand
- Surfing — Pacific Ocean breaks
- Beachcombing — 2,300 ft ocean frontage
- Kite flying — wide open beach
- Whale watching — gray whale migration
- Wildlife — shorebirds, seals
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Beach, Grays Harbor County, WA |
| Beachfront | 2,300 ft Pacific Ocean |
| Campsites | 64 total — 31 full hookup + yurts |
| Clamming | Razor clams — state-approved seasons |
| Managed By | Washington State Parks |
| Coordinates | 47.2078° N, 124.2014° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nearby Attractions
Seabrook — adjacent — is a planned resort community with shops and restaurants. Pacific Beach village is adjacent. Griffiths-Priday State Park — 10 miles south — has snowy plover habitat. Quinault Rain Forest (Olympic NP) — 15 miles north — is one of the wettest places in the lower 48.
Can you camp on the beach at Pacific Beach State Park?
Yes — Pacific Beach State Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington, has 64 campsites (including 31 full hookup and yurts) located steps from 2,300 feet of Pacific Ocean beachfront. The park is best known for razor clamming during state-approved dig seasons (fall through spring), plus year-round surfing, beachcombing, kite flying, and gray whale watching during migration. One of the closest-to-ocean camping options in the Washington state park system.
Last updated: May 2026
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