Des Moines, United States

Saltwater State Park

Certification Candidate

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Beach type

Sand beach

Water quality

Good

Length

433 m

Region

Washington

The Water Record

Official EPA advisory history for this beach, 2000–2026.

Advisory-free seasons: 4 seasons running
Advisories since 2000: 6
Most recent advisory: March 2022 · 15 days

Source: EPA BEACON, the federal Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification system. We render the record; we don't write it.

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Plan your visit

StayHotels & rentals near this beachNo inns in Clancy's notebook yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

EatRestaurants & cafés near this beachNo tables in Clancy's notebook yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

DoTours, rentals & activitiesNothing in Clancy's notebook to do yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

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Beaches nearby

Zenith Overlook & Beach AccessDes Moines · 1.6 km
Redondo County ParkDes Moines · 2.6 km
Redondo City BeachFederal Way · 2.8 km
Des Moines MarinaDes Moines · 3 km
Des Moines Fishing PierDes Moines · 3.3 km

Field notes — quick answers

Is Saltwater State Park Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Not currently — Saltwater State Park does not hold Blue Flag certification for the seasons we track. We list it as a Certification Candidate; certified beaches nearby are on the Des Moines page.

Where is Saltwater State Park?

Saltwater State Park is in Des Moines, in the Washington region of United States. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.