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Saltwater State Park

Saltwater State Park
Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
King County, Washington
Nearest town
2 miles south of Des Moines
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Saltwater State Park

A sandy swimming beach sits in the southwest corner, part of 1,445 feet of saltwater shoreline along Puget Sound. The surrounding 137 acres hold second-growth timber, while rocky tideflats to the west shelter a submerged artificial reef that draws scuba divers. Together the beach, timber and reef make up the main features of the grounds.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Saltwater State Park is in King County, Washington, 2 miles south of Des Moines. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Saltwater State Park

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 140 in Washington →

Towns near Saltwater State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.