Joemma Beach State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(253) 884-1944
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-09-18. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 113 acres, Joemma Beach State Park lies in Pierce County, about 11 miles west of Steilacoom.
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
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8:00 a.m. - Dusk year round
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $23 |
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $1 |
| Watercraft Launch Fee | $7 · boat |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Moorage - Docks and buoys: $23 for buoy, $1 per vessel foot for dock • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Reservable, primitive campsites are available May 15 through Oct. 1. Two hiker/biker sites are available on a first come, first-served basis. Two Cascadia Marine Trail sites are first come, first-served and available only to campers arriving by wind or human-powered watercraft.
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Trash Service
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boating
Joemma Beach has one boat ramp and 500-feet of floating dock space. The docks are available from mid-April through mid-Oct., offering 30-feet of moorage at low tide. Boaters have the right of way to the docks. Moorage fees are charged year round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Horses not Allowed
Getting there
- Address
- 20001 Bay Road SW
Lakebay, WA 98349 - Nearest town
- Steilacoom — about 11 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.2254, -122.8055
- Phone
- (253) 884-1944
- Joemma.Beach@PARKS.WA.GOV
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology