Dash Point State Park

"Dash Point hides in plain sight, straddling King and Pierce Counties on Puget Sound. An easy jaunt from Seattle or Tacoma, the park offers prized waterfront access in the most heavily populated corner of the state. There’s an ample 3,300 feet of beachfront with views of Vashon Island. Skimboarders in particular take advantage of the low tide shallows to zip along in just a few inches of water above the sand. If you need a break from the beach, there are 11 miles of forested trails in the upland portion of the park. With 114 campsites, Dash Point makes for an ideal close-to-home camping destination."