Is Dash Point State Park free?
Washington State Parks’ “fee-free days” are coming up, with free admission to Dash Point in Federal Way, along with all other parks, in honor of the system’s 99th birthday.
Why is Dash Point Pier closed?
Those looking to fish from public piers should research potential closures or restrictions at their intended destinations before heading out. Visit the COVID-19 webpage for more information. This pier is currently closed due to structural concerns; visit Metro Parks Tacoma for more details.
What do you do at Dash Point?
Dash Point State Park offers excellent opportunities to study marine life. Beach activities are abundant at Dash Point State Park, including skim boarding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, kite flying, and swimming. Explore the beach to find starfish, crabs, and other marine life.
Do you need a Discover Pass for Dash Point State Park?
Dash Point State Park Welcome. Please remember a Discover Pass is required to visit a state park or other state-managed recreation lands.
Are there showers at Dash Point State Park?
The park has 114 standard campsites, 27 utility campsites, one dump station, four restrooms and six showers. Bathrooms and showers are nearby. All cabins are heated, but visitors should take along blankets and warm clothing as evenings can be cool. Pets are only allowed in cabin C1 with a $15 pet fee per night.
What kind of clams are at Dash Point?
Horse clams are the most commonly harvested clam species on this beach. The site is not known have abundant numbers of any other clam species. Oysters are not common at this location.
Is Dash Point open for clamming?
Clam, mussel, and oyster seasons OPEN for harvest January 1 through May 31 and September 1 through December 31 only. Oysters are not common at this location. Parking. A Discover Pass is required for parking at Dash Point State Park.
Are dogs allowed at Dash Point State Park?
Like most Washington State Parks, this park is dog-friendly, but please keep them on a leash at all times.
What is the difference between geoduck and horse clam?
To tell the difference between a geoduck and a horse clam, feel the tip of the siphon. A horse clam will have a firm ring on the end of its siphon while a geoduck will not. We sliced the siphon into thin pieces and passed them around. Crisp, sweet, briny—it’s hard to beat raw geoduck right on the beach.
Does Dash Point State Park have showers?
The park has 114 standard campsites, 27 utility campsites, one dump station, four restrooms and six showers. Maximum site length is 40 feet (limited availability). Bathrooms and showers are nearby.
How can you tell a geoduck from a clam?
To tell the difference between a geoduck and a horse clam, feel the tip of the siphon. A horse clam will have a firm ring on the end of its siphon while a geoduck will not. With our hard won prize, we began cutting the siphon and back of the geoduck away from the rest of the shell.
