Tolmie State Park

Tolmie State Park is a public park with roughly 1,800 feet of saltwater shoreline along Puget Sound, surrounded by dense forest and crisscrossed by walking trails. A brackish marsh lies within the grounds and can be explored from designated pathways.

Washington State acquired this property in 1962 and named it after William Fraser Tolmie, an officer with the Hudson's Bay Company who worked at Fort Nisqually. During the 1800s, Tolmie recorded observations about the region's plants and wildlife during his time in the area.

Educational displays throughout the park inform visitors about the regional flora, fauna, and the evolution of the shoreline's natural environment.

The park offers two kitchen shelters with electricity and cooking facilities that can serve groups up to 50 people each. More than 30 picnic tables are scattered throughout the grounds for families wanting to spend leisure time.

Below the water surface lies an artificial reef that functions as a diving location and marine observation zone. This underwater structure creates designated areas that draw scuba enthusiasts and nature watchers alike.

Location: Thurston County

Inception: 1962

Website: https://parks.wa.gov/297/Tolmie

GPS coordinates: 47.11800,-122.77700

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07