State Parks Near Tacoma, Washington
38 state park units lie within 50 miles of Tacoma. The closest is Dash Point State Park, about 5 mi northeast of town. 18 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Dash Point State Park5 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 18of 38 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 197 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 36pets allowed
State parks near Tacoma, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Tacoma; driving distance is usually longer.
Dash Point State Park
Visitors come for mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Dash Point State Park →Saltwater State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Saltwater State Park →Kopachuck State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Kopachuck State Park →Cutts Island Marine State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cutts Island Marine State Park →Eagle Island Marine State Park
Visitors come for surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Eagle Island Marine State Park →Penrose Point State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Penrose Point State Park →Joemma Beach State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Joemma Beach State Park →Tolmie State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Tolmie State Park →McMicken Island Marine State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for McMicken Island Marine State Park →Harstine Island State Park
Things to do include surfing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Harstine Island State Park →Blake Island Marine State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Blake Island Marine State Park →Jarrell Cove State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 3.5 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Jarrell Cove State Park →Flaming Geyser State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 4.3 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Flaming Geyser State Park →Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hope Island Marine State Park - Mason County →Manchester State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Manchester State Park →Belfair State Park
The park supports surfing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Belfair State Park →Nolte State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Nolte State Park →Illahee State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Illahee State Park →Twanoh State Park
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Twanoh State Park →Squak Mountain State Park
The park supports horseback riding, wildlife watching, geocaching, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Squak Mountain State Park →Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Kanaskat-Palmer State Park →Nisqually State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Nisqually State Park →Lake Sammamish State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Sammamish State Park →Bridle Trails State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, wildlife watching, geocaching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bridle Trails State Park →Millersylvania State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Millersylvania State Park →Scenic Beach State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Scenic Beach State Park →Potlatch State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Potlatch State Park →Saint Edward State Park
Visitors come for mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Saint Edward State Park →Triton Cove State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Triton Cove State Park →Pleasant Harbor State Park Property
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Pleasant Harbor State Park Property →Federation Forest State Park
The park supports biking, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Federation Forest State Park →Dosewallips State Park
The park supports swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Dosewallips State Park →Olallie State Park
Things to do include rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Olallie State Park →Kitsap Memorial State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Kitsap Memorial State Park →Shine Tidelands State Park
Things to do include surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Shine Tidelands State Park →Ike Kinswa State Park
The park supports surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 1.5 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ike Kinswa State Park →Willapa Hills State Park Trail
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Willapa Hills State Park Trail →Schafer State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Schafer State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Tacoma
- Dash Point State Park 5 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Penrose Point State Park 14 mi west · Campground listed
- Joemma Beach State Park 16 mi west · Campground listed
- Blake Island Marine State Park 20 mi north · Campground listed
- Jarrell Cove State Park 20 mi west · Campground listed
+ 14 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Tacoma
- Dash Point State Park 5 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Belfair State Park 23 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Millersylvania State Park 32 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Dosewallips State Park 38 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Kitsap Memorial State Park 40 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Tacoma
- Dash Point State Park 5 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Saltwater State Park 11 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kopachuck State Park 11 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cutts Island Marine State Park 12 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Eagle Island Marine State Park 12 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 31 more in the list above
Swimming near Tacoma
- Dash Point State Park 5 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Saltwater State Park 11 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kopachuck State Park 11 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cutts Island Marine State Park 12 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Eagle Island Marine State Park 12 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 29 more in the list above
Hiking near Tacoma
- Dash Point State Park 5 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Saltwater State Park 11 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Kopachuck State Park 11 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Penrose Point State Park 14 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Joemma Beach State Park 16 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 28 more in the list above
Fishing near Tacoma
- Saltwater State Park 11 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Kopachuck State Park 11 mi west · Fishing listed
- Cutts Island Marine State Park 12 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Eagle Island Marine State Park 12 mi west · Fishing listed
- Penrose Point State Park 14 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 29 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Tacoma
What is the closest state park to Tacoma?
Dash Point State Park is the closest, about 5 miles northeast of Tacoma in a straight line. Next are Saltwater State Park and Kopachuck State Park.
How many state parks are near Tacoma?
38 state park units are within 50 miles, and 18 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Tacoma have camping?
19 parks list camping, the nearest being Dash Point State Park, Penrose Point State Park and Joemma Beach State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Tacoma?
Yes, at 36 parks, including Dash Point State Park, Saltwater State Park and Kopachuck State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Tacoma?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Federal Way, WA7 mi northeast
- Near Bonney Lake, WA14 mi east
- Near Kent, WA15 mi northeast
- Near Lacey, WA21 mi southwest
- Near Bremerton, WA23 mi northwest
- Near Seattle, WA26 mi north
- Near Bainbridge Island, WA27 mi north
- Near Shelton, WA31 mi west
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.