Damon Point State Park

Damon Point State Park is a 61-acre reserve on a peninsula that extends roughly a mile into Grays Harbor. The property offers views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains along with access to beach walking trails.

The reserve was established as a local response to the coastal changes occurring at this geographically active location. The founding intent was to preserve this dynamic process and provide public access to witness it.

The park serves as a natural observation point where visitors watch various bird species like snowy plovers and bald eagles in their habitat. The location draws birders seeking to encounter rare species in their natural environment.

The park is accessible throughout the year and features five unsheltered picnic tables along the shoreline. The trails are straightforward to walk, but weather can change quickly, so visitors should be prepared for variable conditions.

A sunken vessel from 1925, the S.S. Catala, lies buried beneath the sand after running aground during a winter storm in 1965. This relic demonstrates how coastal forces can engulf structures and gradually work them into the shifting landscape.

Location: Washington

Website: https://parks.wa.gov/337/North-Beach

GPS coordinates: 46.94480,-124.11600

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06