Notable beach · Pierce, Washington
McDermott Point
McDermott Point is a beach in Pierce, Washington.
McDermott Point: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit McDermott Point
Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach McDermott Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.20009, -122.74009. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near McDermott Point
- Eagle Island Marine State Park · sanctuary · Pierce · ~4 km · Must-see
- Johnson Point · beach · Thurston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Poncin Cove · beach · Thurston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Baird Cove · beach · Thurston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Penrose Point State Park · sanctuary · Pierce · ~8 km · Must-see
- Dogfish Bight · beach · Thurston · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tolmie State Park · sanctuary · Thurston · ~11 km · Must-see
- Carr Inlet · beach · Pierce · ~12 km · Must-see
- Dickenson Point · beach · Thurston · ~12 km · Must-see
- Ketron Island · river spot · Pierce · ~12 km · Must-see
- Herron Island · river spot · Pierce · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hogum Bay · beach · Thurston · ~13 km · Must-see
- Henderson Inlet · beach · Thurston · ~13 km · Must-see
- McMicken Island Marine State Park · sanctuary · Mason · ~13 km · Must-see
- Chapman Bay · beach · Thurston · ~13 km · Must-see
- Shipwreck · fort · Pierce · ~14 km · Must-see
- Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area · sanctuary · Thurston · ~14 km · Must-see
- Case Inlet · beach · Mason · ~14 km · Must-see
Other beaches & coast near McDermott Point
- Johnson Point · beach · Thurston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Poncin Cove · beach · Thurston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Baird Cove · beach · Thurston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Dogfish Bight · beach · Thurston · ~11 km · Must-see
- Carr Inlet · beach · Pierce · ~12 km · Must-see
- Dickenson Point · beach · Thurston · ~12 km · Must-see
- Hogum Bay · beach · Thurston · ~13 km · Must-see
- Henderson Inlet · beach · Thurston · ~13 km · Must-see
- Chapman Bay · beach · Thurston · ~13 km · Must-see
- Case Inlet · beach · Mason · ~14 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is McDermott Point safe to swim today?
No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for McDermott Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit McDermott Point?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near McDermott Point?
Nearby: Eagle Island Marine State Park (sanctuary, 4 km), Johnson Point (beach, 8 km), Poncin Cove (beach, 8 km), Baird Cove (beach, 8 km), Penrose Point State Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Dogfish Bight (beach, 11 km).
Is McDermott Point worth visiting?
McDermott Point is listed as a notable beach in Washington on Spotwander.