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.
Winter Schedule for all Washington State Parks
Current alerts:
Winter weather warning: Campsites that historically flood are not available for reservations through the expected flood season. If a site is available for reserving, it is not expected to flood and should be usable this rainy season. For campers with reservations, it is a good idea to call the park at (360) 267-4301 two or three days prior to your arrival date to confirm your site has not been affected by an extreme weather event.
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 55 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 rigs. Maximum site length is 40 feet (may have limited availability). 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.
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, Brooks Memorial, Columbia Hills, Conconully, 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.
To view campsites and facilities reservable at this park, visit the
reservation system and campsite maps.
Driving Directions
Located nine miles south of downtown Westport, Wash. in Pacific County.
From Aberdeen: Travel 22 miles on State Route 105 south to the town of Grayland, Wash. Turn right on Cranberry Beach Road. Look for the state park sign and take second left in to the park.
From Raymond: Travel 26 miles on State Route 105 north to the town of Grayland, Wash. Turn left on Cranberry Beach Road. Look for the state park sign and take second left in to the park.
Park Maps
To view campsites and facilities reservable at this park, visit the
reservation system and campsite maps.
Grayland Beach downloadable pdf map #1
List of all downloadable Washington State Park
maps.
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 park | Available in the area |
• Camping
• Pay phone
| • 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
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.
Full list of
events at Washington State Parks
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
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Environmental Features
| Physical Features | | Plant Life | |
| | • Alder
• Birch
• Rhododendron
• Berries
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Park photo gallery
