We enjoyed this little beach area a lot on our day trip out on the peninsula from Tacoma. They had…read more A water spigot and toilets (non-flushable). There were a bunch of tiny crabs all in the rocks, herons on the dock, and jellyfish in the water. It was pretty clean with a boat launch and again, it was puppy approved.

Stopped in while taking a drive along the Key Peninsula Highway. There is a day use fee of $10 or a…read morevalid Discovery Pass. We were just passing through and wanted to take our pups out to potty, so we parked in the 15-minute/no fee required parking area. That also gave us enough time to walk down on the dock and take in the gorgeous view! Staff was friendly. They really do a nice job of keeping the park clean. There are quite a few picnic tables available, and there's a family picnic area with a BBQ. There are a few life jackets available for use down by the dock as well. We didn't use the restrooms, but they were open and available. We enjoyed our short visit here. Would recommend.

This is a nice little spot to view the Arletta-Hale passage between Fox Island and the mainland…read more The sand spit also offers a place to watch for whale where they've been previously sighted (not on land, but at sea. Only one or two whale could fit on the spit at the same time). Like islanders of other varieties, some of the locals here are ultra-protective of this piece of "their" real estate, and outsiders are not welcome. The website and FAQ regarding this place come laden with more dire warnings than actual descriptions of the park, complete with a long list of "do not...or else's..." Part of what the locals "do not" want you to do is know about clay babies, an extremely unique geological phenomenon that is neither rock nor baby, but looks like a little voodoo doll or ginger bread man made by the earth, and found only a tiny handful of places in the world--including here. The locals may also not want you to know that Fox Island, and this portion of it, is one of the best (and only) places in the Tacoma metro area for safe shellfish harvesting (according to the online WA DNR interactive shell fishing map), and the beach is crusted over with a carpet of oysters, cockles, manila and butter clams, and geoducks--all of which seen to reach titanic sizes here, judging by the shells seen at low tides. The clams were so numerous and joyful, they were squirting and putting on such shoes that my fiancee likened it to the Bellahio fountains in Las Vegas. I pictured Beethoven's 9th playing as each one spurted higher into the air. And speaking of tides, their proximity to the high tide mark makes the park a great place to view these attractions, since you do not require a minus tide to see a vast array of salty critters here (even a .5 tide will reveal much). Seeing scuttling crabs, tiny anemones, barnacle skyscrapers, many species of clam, sea boogers, and other tiny, sticky things that cling to other tiny, sticky things--as well as funky chunkies, clay babes, muck suckers, and mud bumps only adds to one's sense of awe and wonder regarding the resplendent natural universe. Seeing these tiny sand travelers reminds us how little humans are, and what small a part human nature plays when immersed in the vast firmament of time. Here is a song about what not to do: If you're alive, do not breathe, and if you're here you need to leave Don't pick babes out of the clay But picking nits is quite okay If you park your car they'll hem and haw If your pup is loose they'll smack your paw. They'll stare at you with folded arms Pray they don't hit five alarms. Fear Fox Island Citizen Patrol And the disapproving eyes that roll While watching whales they're watching you You don't belong you best begone, their view Do not stop, do not get out Or risk a frown on pouty snouts

Such a fun sandspit park! We went during low tide and we're excited to see jellyfish, plenty of…read moretiny crabs, and several starfish! The clams were spitting up through the sand which was fun. Very beautiful place.

This is such an amazing park! Various play structures for different aged children, 2 zip lines,…read morelots of tables and the most amazing splash pad we've been to. There is no shade on this playground so in direct sun the equipment will get hot.

Great playground with swings, merry-go-round and two zip lines. Also a splash park for kids. There…read moreis a large covered picnic area to get some shade and eat your lunch.

Nice park, however it's a long way down a steep hill, last time I went it had 2 inch gravel that…read morewas uncomfortable to walk on. The smash and grab meth heads break into many cars at the trail head.

Beautiful park, clean and well-kept! I do wish that there were bathrooms but other than that it is…read morebeautiful!

A great park to spend the day at. The trails are beginner level and have good walkways. The dirt is…read moremostly compact so even on a rainy or wet day there aren't too many puddles or muddy spots. It's a clean and well taken care of area.

Huge and well maintained park with a lot of parking available. The playground is very nice and my…read morekids enjoyed playing here. There are restrooms available and areas for several sports (tennis, soccer, basketball, etc). There is definitely something for everyone here to enjoy the day!

Visited at low tide today, just a day trip to a park for a "hike" and some outside time for kids 9…read moreand 4. Parked in the lot- plenty of space at 10:30 am - used Discover Pass on rear view mirror. Walked in a small loop down to the shore, kids loved shells, crabs, oysters, water, moving rocks and logs (to see the crabs). Walked back up with some complaining but it was short enough we could see the parking fence before kiddo gave up. Then we had a snack at the play area, let the kids climb and play, and went back home for lunch. Water was not on at play area yet, much to my 4 yr olds disappointment. Can't wait to come back!

Never met a park I didn't think was 5* and the recently renovated Kopachuck SP delivers. New lodge,…read moretrails, and renovated access. I heard the campgrounds were eliminated in the renovation. Just another 5* park in Washington.

Gorgeous camping spot. The campsites themselves are clean and well maintained. The restroom was…read morekept clean and stocked. The restroom nearest to us had a shower which was lovely. The line could be long in the morning, but if you showered at night, it was generally pretty easy going. The park is nice and clean with a decent amount of parking but does get very busy on a sunny weekend in the summer. Great spot for kayaking, especially as a beginner. I didn't go past the inlet as it was my first time on the water, but I had a great time paddling around. I already booked my site for next year!

We did a day trip to just the beach area. The restrooms are kept pretty clean for a park area and…read morethey empty the trash regularly. The park rangers regularly patrol and are super friendly. It wasn't overly crowded especially for a weekday. The pup loved all the space to roam about.

Even though we used Google Maps, we still got a bit lost trying to find this spot. I think we ended…read moreup adding 30 minutes to our driving time because we had to make a bunch of U-turns. Anywho, eventually, we found this spot, and it was exactly how my aunt and uncle described it. Lots of nature and walking paths, and gorgeous views of the water. The campgrounds are also sizeable, and there were plenty of campers and families hanging out and enjoying the sunshine. There's also a little amphitheater area made of tree stumps and wooden benches with a wooden stage. I think you have a reserve that area if you wanna use it, though. This place is chill and great for passing the time (maybe like 2 hours or so if you meander through all of the walking trails). Also, it's pet-friendly.

Top notch camping site. In wet weather, the conditions can be a little marshy, but theres tent…read morecamping down the hill a bit that appears to be nice. It rained the whole weekend we were here but the host was pleasant and friendly, the people there definitely maintain the park beautifully, and the ranger came by several times which made us feel remotely safe. Plenty of fun in the area for boating and swimming, two spots for RV/Travel Trailer camping. It's a serene and beautiful site that was more than adequate for a weekend away. If you're looking for just a night or several weeks, this campground is well maintained with beautiful views, and friendly and hardworking staff members. Truly a gem.

This area and park are exquisite. Wow. The views are absolutely spectacular. The water clear and…read morebeautiful. There are ample trees providing shade. The beach is rocks. Some areas more smooth than others. We are looking forward to returning.

Great hidden park! It looks like it's in someone's backyard but it's an actual park! There's a cute…read moreswing where you can swing into the water and look over at point defiance. I'm so glad I found this place and hope I can keep this secret place between us