Pacific Pines: Overview
Park overview:
Pacific Pines State Park sits on the Pacific shore. The area is conducive to all manner of day-trip beach activity and nature observation.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: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: Closed Oct. 1, reopens May 1.
Current alerts:
Japanese tsunami debris: Visit the Dept. of Ecology’s website for information on tsunami debris found on Washington’s beaches, what to do if you find debris and how to report it.
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 no camping.Park Features
The park features a shore on the Pacific Coast, with fishing, crabbing, and clamming opportunities in season. Beachcombing is always popular.
History
The park received its name from a plotting done while it was in private ownership. The proposed development was to be called Pacific Pines. The park was created to establish permanent public access to the beach.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 • Golf • Groceries • Hardware • Hospital • Marine supplies • Overnight Accommodations • Pay phone • Postal service • Propane • White gas • Wood • Swimming |
Ocean Park is only a mile away and has most services.
Activities
| Trails | Water Activities | Other |
| • Fishing (saltwater) • Clamming • Crabbing | • Beach Exploration • Bird Watching • Wildlife Viewing | |
There are some single-sided wind-breaks in the park. Watch for hazardous ocean currents and logs adrift in the water and on the beach. 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
Free days at state parks: Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park on ten designated free days in 2013.
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.
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
The park offers five unsheltered picnic tables, available first come, first served. There is one restroom at the park.Wildlife
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life |
| • Bears • Chipmunks • Deer or Elk • Rabbits • Raccoons • Skunks • Squirrels | • Crows or Ravens • Ducks • Geese • Grouse • Gulls • Hawks • Hummingbirds • Jays • Quail • Snipes • Woodpeckers • Wrens | • Clams • Crabs • Sea Birds • Seals • Perch |
Environmental Features
| Physical Features | Plant Life | ||
| This is a coastal dune area. | • Spruce • Alder • Foxglove • Lupines • Ferns • Moss or Lichens |
