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Dash Point State Park — Federal Way, Washington

Dash Point State Park in Federal Way: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Park entry is via the Discover Pass vehicle parking pass: $10 one-day / $45 annual (official parks.wa.gov) — not a per-person admission.

Address5700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98023
HoursDay-use hours vary by season — see the official parks.wa.gov park page for the current schedule (a fixed day-use time is Not confirmed)
PricesPark entry is via the Discover Pass vehicle parking pass: $10 one-day / $45 annual (official parks.wa.gov) — not a per-person admission
Price notespriceVal is null because the Discover Pass is a per-vehicle parking pass, not per-person admission. 461-acre camping and day-use park with 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline (official). Camping is separate and reservable; this entry covers day use.
Age notesGeneral public state park; no age guidance published or needed.
BookingNo reservation for day use (campsites are reservable separately).
Suggested timeAbout 3 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — no access attribute is claimed from the official park page reviewed.
ParkingOn-site parking with a Discover Pass ($10 day / $45 annual).
Tickets & bookingVisitors can reserve a covered picnic shelter or use first-come, first-served unsheltered picnic tables. The campground offers cabins as well as standard and utility sites, accommodates RVs and combinations of 32 feet or less, and has a group camp with individual campsites and a large communal fire ring (official park page; day-use hours/fees are shown in the parks.wa.gov page header, which was not captured in the page text - see notFound).
ParkingA Discover Pass is required for day-use parking: one-day pass $10, annual pass $45, transaction fees may apply; one pass can be used by two vehicles but is valid for only one vehicle at a time (Washington State Parks Discover Pass page). Dash Point is listed among the parks with automated pay stations where one-day and annual passes can be purchased. A permanent disability parking placard entitles the holder to free parking in Washington State Parks. The park page's amenities list includes Accessible Parking and Parking.
AccessibilityThe official park page amenities list includes Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, and Accessible Parking. No trail-level or route-level accessibility detail is stated on the opened park page.
Family facilitiesAmenities listed on the official park page include picnic shelters, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, drinking water, grills, fire pits and an amphitheater.
Seasonal notesBurn ban notice posted on the park page (August 2, 2026): Burn Ban Level 3 - gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed; no charcoal or wood fires (burn-ban levels can change). Interpretive events are held June through August, with amphitheater programs on Fridays and Saturdays and walking talks Fridays through Sundays. The park page directs visitors to the Winter Schedule page for off-season closures and changes. Alcohol is prohibited by law in the day-use area; registered campers of legal age may have alcohol only at their campsite.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.