Dashpoint State Park

Location

On the west side of Federal Way, WA in the vicinity of Seattle, WA.

Directions

From I-5:
Exit at the 320th St.exit (exit #143). Take 320th St. west approximately four miles. When 320th St. ends at a T-intersection, make a right onto 47th St. When 47th St. ends at a T-intersection, turn left onto Hwy. 509/ Dash Point Rd. Drive about two miles to the park. (West side of street is the campground side, and east side is the day-use area.)

Overview

Dash Point State Park is a 398-acre camping park with 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound. The beach provides unobstructed views of the Sound and excellent opportunities for sea-life study.

Historical Background

The Dash Point area has been the subject of three survey expeditions since 1800. In the past, the property was called lson Landing, Fairview Beach and Woodstock Beach. The origin of the name "Dash Point" is unclear. In the late 1940's, the McLeod family sold the land to the state of Washington with the understanding the property would be used as a park. The park was dedicated in 1962.

Facilities

There are two covered picnic shelters in the park reservable through Reservations Northwest at 800-452-5687. The park provides 73 unsheltered picnic tables.

For camping: The park has 114 tent spaces, 27 utility spaces, one dump station, four restrooms and eight showers. To reserve a campsite, call Reservations Northwest at 800-452-5687.

Of Special Interest

The upper trails of the park have beautiful views of Maury and Vashon Islands, the Olympic Mountains, and spectacular sunsets.

Activities

Picnicking, camping, scuba diving, hiking and clamming.

Courtesy of Washington State Park and Recreation Commission