Grayland Beach: Overview
Park overview:
Grayland Beach State Park is a 412-acre, year-round, marine camping park with 7,449 feet of spectacular ocean frontage, just south of the town of Grayland. The park attracts kite flyers, kite-flying observers and those who just like a pleasant day at the beach.Want to support Washington State Parks? Get involved by joining a friends' group. For more information, visit the Friends' Group web page.
Park hours/updates:
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Current alerts:
Agency information:
Don't move firewood: Please protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species by obtaining or purchasing your firewood at or near your camping destination (within 50 miles). Firewood can carry insects and diseases that threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by buying and burning your firewood locally. For more information, visit online at www.dontmovefirewood.org or the Washington Invasive Species Council website.
The Discover Pass now can be used on either of two vehicles!Annual pass: $30
One-day pass: $10
(Transaction and dealer fees may apply)
A Discover Pass is required for motor-vehicle access to state parks and recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Exemptions: Your purchase of the Discover Pass supports recreation on state lands. However, the Discover Pass is not required if you are camping or renting overnight accommodations, for the duration of your stay at that state park. For additional exemptions and more information, please visit the Discover Pass website.
Campsite Information:
The park has 58 full hookup sites (2 are ADA sites), 38 water & electric hookup sites (2 are ADA sites), 16 yurts (10 are ADA accessible), four standard sites (one is an ADA site), four primitive sites, four restroom and eight showers. There are camping loops with large, paved driveways that will accommodate larger RVs. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability). A trailer dump station.There is a maximum of one extra paid vehicle allowed per site (extra vehicle fee paid upon arrival). Please keep vehicles on the asphalt at all times.Year-round reservations are available by visiting online or calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.Group Accommodations:
Overnight Accommodations
Grayland Beach: The16 yurts (10 are ADA accessible) are 16 feet in diameter by 10 feet high and are furnished with bunk beds that sleep three, a queen-size futon, interior light, small end table and heater. Outside is a picnic table, fire grill, electric outlet and a deck. Bathrooms and showers are nearby. All yurts are heated, but visitors should take along blankets and warm clothing as evenings can be cool. For more information visit the cabins/yurts page To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.2013 camping fees:
Please note that the following general fee information is not customized for each individual park, so not all fees will apply to all parks (for example, primitive campsite and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations).May 15 – Sept. 15 (peak season)
Primitive campsite and water trail camping: $12
Standard campsite: $23 non-premium site, $26 premium site
Partial-utility campsite*: $30 non-premium site, $35 premium site
Full-utility campsite*: $32 non-premium site, $37 premium site
*Please note: Camping fees during the 2013 peak season are $28 for partial-utility sites and $29 for full-utility sites at Beacon Rock, Lewis & Clark and Schafer state parks. These parks are first come, first served.
Jan. 1 – May 14 and Sept. 16 – Dec. 31 (off-peak season)
Primitive campsite and water trail camping: $12
Standard campsite: $22 for non-premium and premium sites
Partial-utility campsite: $28 for non-premium and premium sites
Full-utility campsite: $29 for non-premium and premium sites
Maximum eight people per campsite.
Second vehicle: $10 per night is charged for a second vehicle unless it is towed by a recreational vehicle. Extra vehicles must be parked in designated campsite or extra vehicle parking spaces.
Dump stations (if available): Year-round dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.
More about park hours
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park from April 1 through Sept. 30; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Park Features
The park offers 55 full-hookup campsites that are within easy walking distance of the ocean. There are five short, marked trails leading from the campground to the beach.
History
The park was named for Captain Robert Gray, an American sea captain who discovered all the harbors now named for him.Interpretive opportunities
There are currently no interpretive opportunities at this park.Services/Supplies
| Available in the area | |
| • Auto repair • Camping • Diesel • Fishing/hunting • Gasoline • Gifts • Groceries • Hardware • Marine supplies • Overnight Accommodations • Postal service • Propane • Recreational equipment • White gas • Wood |
Most services are available within a few miles of the park.
Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
| • 0.6 mi. Hiking Trails | • Fishing (saltwater) • Clamming • Crabbing | • 1 Amphitheater • Beach Exploration • Bird Watching |
The park has five marked, short trails leading from the campground to the beach. There also is one recreational trail that begins at campsite 44 and travels around Borrow Lake for 0.6 miles. The trail can be wet year round. The park does not feature sports facilities. A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website. | ||
Events
The 2013 State Parks free days are as follows:
Jan. 21 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
March 30 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 and 28 – National Parks Week
June 1 – National Trails Day
June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4 – Peak season free day
Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 through 11 – Veteran's Day weekend
Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
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Picnic and Day-use Facilities
There are no picnic facilities.Wildlife
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life |
| • Coyotes • Deer or Elk • Raccoons • Squirrels | • Crows or Ravens • Ducks • Gulls • Hawks • Jays • Woodpeckers • Wrens | • Clams • Crabs • Mussels • Octopuses • Oysters • Scallops • Sea Birds • Sea Cucumbers • Seals • Shellfish • Shrimp • Squid • Starfish • Whales • Bass • Perch |
Environmental Features
| Physical Features | Plant Life | ||
| • Alder • Birch • Rhododendron • Berries |
