Hiking, swimming, and shoreline exploration anchor the experience at Dash Point State Park Campground, where a forested loop sits within walking distance of Puget Sound. A creek trail winds down through the trees to the beach, though it can run muddy depending on the season. The surrounding area is Federal Way, and the campground sits embedded within the city's footprint, something most visitors only notice when cargo planes pass overhead at night.
Sites are wooded enough to provide reasonable separation between neighbors, though the layout has quirks. Reviewers consistently flag paired sites like 9 and 10 or 15 and 16, which share adjacent driveways and function more like a single divided space than two independent spots. Sites on the lower loop near the beach trail tend to draw the most interest, with one reviewer specifically recommending that loop for its proximity to the waterfront. The beach itself is rocky and muddy rather than sandy, better suited to rock-skipping and shoreline walking than swimming, though the park does list swimming as an available activity.
Full hookup sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet with electric, water, and sewer connections, though Edward R. notes that "some sewer locations may need an extension hose." The restrooms are dated, with reported tile damage in at least one loop's facilities, but multiple reviewers describe them as clean. Cell coverage varies: AT&T users report three bars in some areas, while Verizon runs weaker. Grocery stores and takeout are roughly 15 minutes away by car, and places to camp around Dash Point State Park include options for those who want to compare before booking.
Reservations are available and recommended, especially for summer weekends when the campground draws families and the sites fill quickly. A Discover Pass is required for Washington State Parks access. Bring your own firewood, and if rain is in the forecast, pack extra footwear for the creek trail.
Description
Dash Point State Park is set on the Puget Sound in Western Washington and is a popular destination for water recreation. This 398-acre camping park features 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline. The beach provides unobstructed views of the Puget Sound and opportunities for sea-life study. The sandy beach at the park is a relaxing beach getaway near the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and Federal Way.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDash Point State Park Campground is located in Washington near Federal Way
Directions
From I-5: Exit at the 320th St.exit (exit #143). Take 320th St. west approximately four miles. When 320th St. ends at a T-intersection, make a right onto 47th St. When 47th St. ends at a T-intersection, turn left onto Hwy. 509/ Dash Point Rd. Drive about two miles to the park. (West side of street is the campground side, and east side is the day-use area.)
Address
5700 Sw Dash Point Road
Federal Way, WA 98023
Coordinates
47.31779 N
122.4071 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 8/22/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/22/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 8/22/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 30 min from Seattle, WA
- 42 min from Olympia, WA
- 43 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 24 min from Mount Vernon, WA


















































