Location

Approximately 28 miles southwest of Aberdeen and just south of the town of Grayland on State Route 105.

Acreage

411.24 acres with 7,449 feet of ocean frontage.

Acquired

This park was acquired in twelve parcels; the first in 1959 and the last in 1981, for a total cost of $1,732,472.50.

Historical Background

As many areas in the vicinity, Grayland received its name from Captain Robert Gray, the American explorer who, on May 7, 1792, discovered the harbors now named for him. Although he named it Bulfinch, in honor of one of the owners of his ship, Lieutenant Joseph Whidbey renamed the area Gray's Harbor in October 1792. Lieutenant Whidbey's charts were published, and, thus, the name stuck.

Facilities

Comfort station, 60 trailer sites (2 ADA sites), residence, single-bay shop, pump station, contact station with office, and 3 primitive sites with sanican.

Activities

Camping, picnicking, fishing, clamming, kite flying, horseback riding, and beachcombing.

Courtesy of Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission