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Frye Cove County Park
4.6★ · 256 Google ratings · Olympia, Oregon
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
1.1 miles · 24 min
Tide
14 ft range today
Length
1.4 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Frye Cove County Park
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2013–2026
Best for hiking and forest walks
The park offers well-maintained trails through cedar and fir forests with benches for resting, though some sections have.
Visit midweek for solitude
Reviewers report encountering very few other visitors on weekday visits, making it ideal for a quiet, peaceful experience.
Prepare for steep terrain
The descent from parking to beach involves a steep hill and stairs that many visitors found challenging, especially.
Watch for muddy quicksand-like spots
The beach has areas of sticky mud and soft spots that can trap feet or sink past.
Check shellfish seasons before coming
Clamming and geoduck harvesting are only permitted during specific open dates that typically last about a month each year.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
56°F · overcast
Wind
3 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 18:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:54 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 7:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 4000 61st Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502
🌊 Water 1.1 miles away, about 24 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Frye Cove County Park?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Frye Cove County Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Frye Cove County Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
