Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park - United States
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About Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park
RV quick facts for Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Park type | Day-use only, no overnight camping |
| Full hookups | None, park has no campground |
| Dump station | Not available on site, nearest at Ocean City State Park |
| Road restrictions | SR 109 access, no tunnels or steep grades, watch coastal crosswinds |
| Cell service | Generally available from major carriers along the SR 109 corridor |
| Day-use parking | Paved lot off Benner Gulch Road, Discover Pass required |
| Nearest RV camping | Ocean City State Park and Pacific Beach State Park, both within 15 miles |
| Pets | Allowed on leash, beach area is snowy plover habitat with seasonal restrictions |
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Best time to visit Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park
Late spring through early fall, roughly May to September, offers the driest weather, longest daylight, and calmest surf for beach days. July and August are peak season with warm afternoons in the 60s to low 70s Fahrenheit and busy weekends tied to nearby Ocean Shores. Shoulder months of April, May, and October are quieter and popular for razor clam digs when the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife opens the coast. Winter visits bring dramatic storm watching but frequent rain, strong wind, and short days.
Wet and windy, park open for day use only
Storm watching season, frequent rain
Spring razor clam digs possible, check WDFW
Drier shoulder season, quiet weekdays
Snowy plover nesting, stay on marked routes
Mild and increasingly busy weekends
Peak season, arrive early for parking
Peak season, warmest month
Pleasant and less crowded
Fall clam digs common, rain returns
Wet and windy, day-use only
Storm season, short daylight hours
Things to do at Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park
- Pacific Ocean Beach Walking EasyRV parking available
More than a mile of wide sandy ocean beach runs the length of the park and is the main attraction. Firm sand near the waterline is ideal for long walks, beachcombing after high tide, and photographing driftwood.
- Razor Clam Digging ModerateRV parking available
Griffiths-Priday sits on one of Washington's most productive razor clam beaches and opens for digs scheduled by the state. Check Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for approved dates, licenses, and tide windows before driving out.
- Copalis River Estuary Exploration EasyRV parking available
The Copalis River flows into the Pacific along the park's southern edge, creating a shallow estuary popular for wading, beachcombing, and spotting shorebirds. Tides change the channel daily, so watch footing and rising water.
- Birdwatching and Snowy Plover Viewing EasyRV parking available
The park's protected dunes are nesting habitat for the federally threatened western snowy plover, along with sanderlings, sandpipers, and brown pelicans offshore. Stay on posted routes during spring and summer nesting season.
- Kite Flying and Beach Picnicking EasyRV parking available
Steady onshore winds and open sand make the beach a favorite spot for kite flying. A grassy picnic area with tables and a restroom sits just behind the dunes near the parking lot.
- Surf Fishing ModerateRV parking available
Anglers fish the surf for surfperch and, in season, salmon near the Copalis River mouth. A Washington state fishing license is required and regulations vary by species and season.
- Storm Watching EasyRV parking available
Winter storms roll in off the Pacific with dramatic waves and driftwood pushed high on the beach. Dress for wind-driven rain and keep a safe distance from sneaker waves and unstable logs.
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Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park, WA, United States
How to get to Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park
The park sits off State Route 109 near Copalis Beach, about 22 miles northwest of Aberdeen and Hoquiam and roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive from Seattle or Tacoma via US 12 and SR 8. From the south, most RVers stage in Aberdeen then follow SR 109 along the coast, a flat two-lane highway with no tunnels or steep mountain passes, though crosswinds and soft shoulders near the dunes warrant caution in larger rigs. The nearest major airport for fly-and-rent trips is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 140 miles east. The day-use lot can accommodate RVs, but turning radius is limited, so arrive early on summer weekends.
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