Tolmie State Park

Tolmie State Park

Washington State

About Tolmie State Park

This hidden gem on the shores of Puget Sound near Olympia rewards visitors with peaceful beach access, stunning water views, and excellent opportunities for picnicking and wildlife watching. The park's quiet charm makes it perfect for those seeking solitude away from crowded tourist destinations.

Reviews

★★★★★ a month ago

Had a great time walking through the beach area while families were clamming and enjoying the sun. Upper and lower parking lots, with annual and daily passes for purchase at the upper lot kiosk. Be sure to bring waterproof shoes for the beach. Also there are stakes that mark private property so I would be mindful of that.

— Justin Park

★★★★☆ a month ago

Nice view. Take the trail down to beach access or take a walk in the woods. Ample parking & picnic tables.

— Jenn Davis

★★★★★ 11 months ago

Great place to hang out with small kids and family. The water is very clear and pretty shallow. Kids enjoy throwing stones and pebbles as there is a lot of it. If you walk towards the left side from the lower parking location, you can get to a small sand dune. There used to be a swing in there that someone made by tying a log to a rope. Didn't see it this time. There were folks taking a dip in the water and swimming. But the water was pretty cold on the day we visited so we didn't take a plunge but got our feet wet. Are there are restrooms that are pretty clean and grilling stations? They also have a shower near the beach but that didn't seem to be working when we checked.Take some bubble wands and that should keep the kids engaged. Please keep in mind that the parking at lower parking spots has a $10 per day fee if you don't have discover pass. I believe the upper area parking is still free. Overall, it is a good place to chill out with your family and little ones.

— Jaison Baby

★★★★★ 10 months ago

Awesome beach park, great views of the sound with a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Nice place to picnic on a hot afternoon or go explore some easy trails with the kids. A bit of a drive to get here but there was signs helping direct you where to go. The water is a bit murky on high tide so not highly suggested for a swimming spot. Also no spots for boat launching either but is a good starting point for kayake or paddle boards.

— Justin Shepherd

★★★★★ 11 months ago

Four Cedars trail was great. It was a tad hard to find the trail. We accessed it from the beach. The other trail entrance is close to the parking lot entrance (across the street). The restroom was really well maintained. Looking forward to visiting the beach ago to go shell fishing.

— Sho

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