Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

General

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Beginning December 1, 2023, Tolmie State Park will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays through March 2024.

Tomie State Park welcome sign. Sign is greenish-brown with chocolate brown framing. Sign is wooden and surrounded by lush, green trees.
Sandy beach with lots of driftwood washed up on it takes up the majority of the photo. The right side of the photo is forested and all of the trees have bright green leaves. The water connecting the beach to the forest looks like it may have algae or other green plant life cover. In the far distance there is a small building, but it may be on private land. There is a pink and purple beach towel in the center of the photo with a water bottle and a femme presenting person and child sitting on driftwood.
Three picnic tables on concrete pads with are visible with two grills and a fire pit. The concrete pads are separated out by green grass and border a rocky beach which is to the right.  Some type fo green plant life is floating o the visible water and in the far distance additional forested land mass can be seen. There are some trees on the right side of the photo that  have bright green leaves.
Closeup of sea life on the beach. Barnacles, clams, and some sea plants.
Wooden stairs with a wooden handrail down to a trail that leads to the rocky beach. On both sides of the trail trees with bright green leaves are visible as well as green understory.

Tolmie State Park

7730 61st Ave. NE, Olympia, WA 98506

Set on a split cove, Tolmie State Park is a great destination for beach exploration, swimming, hiking, clamming, and crabbing. Popular with scuba divers, Tolmie features an underwater park with an artificial reef. A saltwater marsh, abundant wildlife, and birdwatching opportunities make Tolmie a great day use destination!

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas

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

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Bird Watching

Boating

Crabbing

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

Metal Detecting

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Paddleboarding

Scuba Diving

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Shellfishing

Swimming

Amenities

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

Restrooms

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Buoys

Moorage

Grill

Kitchen Shelter

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Sink

Accessible Parking

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Amphitheater

Boardwalk

Interpretive Opportunities

Hiking Trails

Park features

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Creek

Forest

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas

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

Map & visitor guide

47.1203804, -122.775795

Tolmie State park has beach activities such as boating, shellfishing and fishing, as well as picnic tables and hiking trails.

Reservable shelters

Two kitchen shelters with electricity are available. Each shelter can accommodate up to 50 visitors and includes picnic tables, water, sinks and grills. Only one shelter can be reserved at a time due to parking constraints and visitors are encouraged to carpool. To reserve the Lower Shelter, please call 1-888-CAMPOUT or make a reservation online

The Upper Shelter is not enclosed. To reserve this shelter please call the park at (360) 456-6464. Reservation of this shelter includes the Amphitheater.

Interpretive opportunities

The upper picnic area and beach feature displays describing the history of the park and the evolution and ecology of the shoreline.