Tolmie State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 456-6464
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
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
Alert NotificationTolmie State Park is closed Mondays and Tuesdays through March 30, 2027. Winter Schedule
Posted by the park 2026-10-21. Official alert
Partial closure Part of the Park is ClosedTolmie State Park will be partially closed from 9/20/26-11/30/26 for construction. Kitchen Shelters will not be available to rent, and no flushing… (more)
Tolmie State Park will be partially closed from 9/20/26-11/30/26 for construction. Kitchen Shelters will not be available to rent, and no flushing facilities will be available. The Lower Lot will be closed, so parking will only be available in the Upper Lot. Access to the northside trail down to the beach and service trail to the trail system will remain open.
Posted by the park 2026-08-31. Official alert
Alert NotificationTolmie State Park is closed Mondays and Tuesdays through March 30, 2027.
Posted by the park 2026-10-21. Official alert
Overview
In Thurston County, about 5 miles north of Lacey, Tolmie State Park covers about 154 acres.
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
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 9 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Summer: 8:00 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 9:00 a.m. - Dusk
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 - Buoys | $23 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Moorage - Buoys: $23 for buoy
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 Dogs are required to be under physical control on an 8 ft.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
✓ 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 restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
• Day-Use Only • Dogs Allowed on Leash The public beach only extends to the park boundary. Please respect private landowners by not trespassing beyond park property. Dogs are required to be under physical control on an 8 ft. or shorter leash in all areas of the park, including the beach. Please abide by all Washington State shellfishing rules. Winter Schedule
Getting there
- Address
- 7730 61st Ave. NE
Olympia, WA 98506 - Nearest town
- Lacey — about 5 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.1204, -122.7758
- Phone
- (360) 456-6464
- tolmie@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