Burn Ban - Level 1

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

Part of the Park is Closed

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Joemma Beach campground closed for camping until May 15, 2024.

The rocky beach at Joemma Beach State Park.
A trailer in the primitive site campground.
A fire pit and picnic table in a primitive site at Joemma Beach State Park.
The coastline view of Joemma Beach.
The dock with rails leading to the boat moorage at Joemma Beach.

Joemma Beach State Park

20001 Bay Road SW, Lakebay, WA 98349

Kayakers, canoeists and paddlers will find salty bliss on the bobbing waters of Joemma Beach. A quick boat ride, or a beautiful drive will lead you to the accessible solitude this park offers.

Rules

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

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Biking

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Crabbing

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

Metal Detecting

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Paddleboarding

Scuba Diving

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Trash Service

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Boat Ramp

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Buoys

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Dock

Moorage

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

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Hiking Trails

Park features

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Forest

Mountain View

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

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

Map & visitor guide

47.22538376, -122.8055115

Set on Key Peninsula in the middle of South Puget Sound, Joemma Beach is a quick boat ride or drive from Olympia, Tacoma and the shoreline communities in between. 

Picnic and day use facilities

The park provides sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables. The unsheltered picnic sites are all available on a first-come, first-served basis. The roofed picnic shelter can be reserved by calling park staff at 253-884-1944.

Camping

The park has primitive tent spaces and hiker/biker sites. In addition, there are two Cascadia Marine Trail (PDF) sites, available only to campers arriving by wind and human-powered watercraft. Sites 1-12 are available on a first come, first served basis. Sites 13-19 can be reserved through our reservation line 1-888-226-7688.

Boating

Joemma Beach has one boat ramp and 500-feet of dock space. The docks are available from mid-May through mid-October, offering 30-feet of moorage at low tide. Boaters have the right of way to the docks.