🌤 Weather at Pacific Beach State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35–61 °F | 47–70 °F | 36–67 °F | 34–48 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Humptulips Salmon Hatchery, 10 mi away, elevation 140 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
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 |
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
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park (a short drive away) or Ocean City State Park (a short drive away).
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Washington state parks online at washington.goingtocamp.com.
⛺ Camping at Pacific Beach State Park: Campgrounds & Cabins
| Campsites | 59 (16 standard, 41 partial hookup, 2 yurts) — 16 standard campsites, 41 partial hookup sites (electricity only), 2 yurts. Sewer dump station with fresh water; ADA-accessible restrooms and showers. Park road is one-way and all RVs are required to back in. No full-hookup sites (electricity only). |
|---|---|
| Cabins & Lodging | Two yurts available for rent; no separate cabins offered. |
| Pets | Dogs allowed on leash. |
| Reservations | Online booking system or (360) 276-4297. Discover Pass required: Annual $45 / One-day $10. |
| Season notes | Winter Schedule page referenced for seasonal closures/operational changes; specific dates not stated on this page. |
Camping questions about Pacific Beach State Park
Can you camp at Pacific Beach State Park?
Yes. Pacific Beach State Park has 59 (16 standard, 41 partial hookup, 2 yurts). 16 standard campsites, 41 partial hookup sites (electricity only), 2 yurts. Sewer dump station with fresh water; ADA-accessible restrooms and showers. Park road is one-way and all RVs are required to back in. No full-hookup sites (electricity only).
How do you reserve a campsite at Pacific Beach State Park?
Online booking system or (360) 276-4297. Discover Pass required: Annual $45 / One-day $10.
Are there cabins at Pacific Beach State Park?
Two yurts available for rent; no separate cabins offered.
Are pets allowed at the Pacific Beach State Park campground?
Dogs allowed on leash.
Source: parks.wa.gov (verified July 2026). Details change seasonally — confirm when booking.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Pacific Beach State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in most Washington state parks but must be under physical control on a leash at all times.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- 8 ft maximum leash required; pets must be under physical control
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are not permitted on designated swim beaches
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are not allowed inside vacation houses but are permitted in designated pet-friendly cabins and yurts (e.g. Grayland Beach, Seaquest, Ike Kinswa — Cape Disappointment does NOT allow pets in its yurts), typically up to two pets, with a pet fee
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No day-use pet fee; $15 per night pet fee in pet-friendly cabins/yurts
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Director-designated off-leash areas are exempt from the leash rule and are conspicuously posted
Are dogs allowed at Pacific Beach State Park?
Pets are allowed in most Washington state parks but must be under physical control on a leash at all times. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via parks.wa.gov. More: Washington state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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