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Possession Beach Waterfront Park
4.5★ · 237 Google ratings · Clinton, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 ft away · free
Walk
1.0 miles · 22 min
Restrooms
Yes · 180 ft away
Cost
Free
Tide
10 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
180 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 6pm
Map of Possession Beach Waterfront Park
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1Parking60 ft from the listing2Restrooms180 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect rocky beach with abundant driftwood
The shoreline is rocky rather than sandy, but offers excellent shells, driftwood, and material for exploring.
Facilities are basic but present
Real restrooms, picnic tables, and BBQ grills are available, though the beach is small and relatively undeveloped.
Visit midweek for solitude
Multiple visitors reported being alone or nearly alone on the beach during weekday visits.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Park in lower lot to avoid mosquitoes
The upper parking area has significant mosquito activity, while the lower section offers better conditions.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · partly cloudy
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:46 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:05 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:16 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:40 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 8212 Possession Rd, Clinton, WA 98236
🅿 Parking 60 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 1.0 miles away, about 22 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 180 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Possession Beach Waterfront Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Possession Beach Waterfront Park?
280 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Possession Beach Waterfront Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 180 ft from the listing.
When is Possession Beach Waterfront Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 6pm and the busiest at Sat 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
