 Ocean Shores on July 4, 2024
If you're heading to the beach to celebrate, please help us protect our communities, environment and wildlife by recreating responsibly. A little planning goes a long way toward keeping everyone safe!
Pack it in, pack it out
Last July 4 weekend, volunteers removed over 129,000 pounds of trash from Washington's beaches — that’s the weight of nine adult orcas. Let’s do better this year. If there’s no garbage bin, use your own bag and pack it out.
Join the July 5 Beach Cleanup
Want to give back? Get to one of our beaches and help clean up. Visit the Washington CoastSavers website to learn more!
Leave the fireworks at home
Fireworks are illegal on all state park lands, including park beaches. Violations may result in a $99 fine — and more importantly, fireworks can start fires, harm wildlife and put people at risk. Let’s celebrate without sparks.
Campfire safety
If fires are allowed where you're camping, keep them small, controlled and at least 100 feet from the dunes. Never leave a fire unattended and make sure it’s completely out before you walk away. And during a burn ban? Please respect it! Your safety and the safety of others depend on it.
Driving on the beach? Follow these rules:
- Stick to hard-packed sand to avoid getting stuck.
- 25 mph speed limit — always yield to people, pets and horses.
- Never park below the high tide line (unless you want your car to go for a swim).
- No parking at beach access points — emergency vehicles need a clear path.
- Never drive under the influence — open container and DUI laws still apply, even on the sand.
Water safety reminder
Even when the air is warm, Washington’s ocean water stays cold year-round. Rip currents and waves can be dangerous, especially for kids. Keep an eye on little ones, stay close to shore and life jackets should always be worn.
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