Saltwater State Park

The park stretches across 137 acres of second-growth timber on Puget Sound, featuring 1,445 feet of saltwater beachfront with sandy and rocky sections.

The Washington State Parks Commission established the park as a natural reserve, which gained Marine Protected Area status in 2009 to safeguard marine life.

Educational programs at the park focus on marine ecosystems, while McSorley Creek serves as a natural classroom for salmon spawning observation.

Visitors require a Discover Pass for entry, costing $30 annually or $10 daily, with park hours running from 8:00 AM until dusk throughout the year.

An artificial underwater reef attracts scuba divers who can observe sea stars, urchins, anemones, and ling cod measuring up to five feet in length.

Location: Des Moines

Operator: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Website: https://parks.state.wa.us/578/Saltwater

GPS coordinates: 47.37388,-122.32606

Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:21