Things to do in Grayland WA

An honest, source-linked guide to Grayland beach and Grayland Beach State Park — dune trails, vehicle beach access, and South Beach Seashore Conservation Area rules — with Hill Top Hideaway in Raymond as your quiet inland base.

Grayland WA sits on the South Beach stretch of Washington’s Pacific coast in Grays Harbor County, between Tokeland and Westport on SR 105. Guests at Hill Top Hideaway in Raymond often ask about Grayland beach access for a quieter sandy shore day trip. This page sticks to facts we checked on official State Parks and Seashore Conservation Area pages. Hours and seasons change — re-check the linked sources before you go.

Raymond to Grayland on SR 105

The Raymond to Grayland drive follows SR 105 west and north along Willapa Bay toward the South Beach communities. OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM, queried Nov 2, 2026) puts the trip at about 28 miles and roughly 50 minutes under normal conditions. Treat that as a planning estimate only — traffic, weather, and exact start/end points vary.

Grayland beach and Grayland Beach State Park

Grayland Beach State Park is at 925 Cranberry Beach Road, Grayland, WA 98547. Published park hours: 8:00 a.m. – dusk year-round. A Discover Pass is required for parking in the park. Phone: (360) 267-4301 · [email protected].

The parks page describes five marked trails through grassy dunes to the sandy beach. Winter and spring flooding can limit trail access — State Parks advises visitors to bring knee-high boots or chest waders when conditions are wet. A county-managed road also allows public vehicle access directly onto the beach. Camping is prohibited on the beach at all times; camping is allowed only in designated campground sites. Respect closed signs for endangered Snowy Plovers and keep dogs on leash in the park.

Washington State Parks’ Seashore Conservation Area South Beach Area spans about 18 miles from Willapa Bay in Tokeland to Point Chehalis in Westport. Named access points include Grayland Beach, Warrenton Cannery, Bonge Avenue, County Line, and Twin Harbors Gap Road. Driving on some beaches is allowed (max 25 mph; pedestrians have right of way); ATVs/UTVs are not allowed; camping and overnight parking are not permitted on the beach. Source: WA State Parks — Seashore Conservation Area. Discover Pass guidance states you do not need a pass to drive or park on an ocean beach, but you do if you park in state parks lots near the beach.

Nearby Twin Harbors State Park

Just up the coast toward Westport, Twin Harbors State Park (3120 WA-105, Westport, WA 98595) offers dune trails to the beach, including the Shifting Sands Trail from the campground. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – dusk year-round. Phone: (360) 268-9717. Note on the parks page: Schafer Road beach access is open to pedestrians only — vehicles are no longer allowed there due to deteriorating beach conditions.

Things to do in Grayland for a short visit

For a Raymond-based day trip, most guests come for Grayland beach walks, beachcombing, seasonal clamming (license and DOH status required), kite flying, and quiet dune trails at Grayland Beach State Park — then continue north to Westport Light State Park or south toward Tokeland if time allows. Confirm shellfish seasons with WDFW and beach status with the Washington Department of Health the same day.

Visitor etiquette

Stay out of signed nesting closures, pack out trash, keep beach fires only where rules allow and well away from dune grass, and re-check seasonal flooding and park alerts before camping or yurt stays at Grayland Beach.

Stay in Raymond, day-trip to Grayland

Hill Top Hideaway is an updated licensed short-term rental operated by Hope and Grace LLC in Raymond, WA: three bedrooms, sleeps six, about a five-minute walk to the Willapa Hills Trail and near Cases Pond. It makes a calm inland base when you want things to do in Grayland without staying on the busiest stretch of the coast.

Last checked against official public sources on November 2, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles). Details change — always re-check the linked pages before you go.