We walked from the campground to Tongue Point and explored the tide pools. It is not so much of a traditional hiking trail but is a great place to get outdoors, explore tide pools, and get some light exercise. It is not disability friendly to reach the tide pools from the campground due to stairs and uneven terrain. It is, however, a great place to take kids. The tide pools are teeming with life.

Around 9:00, my friend and I met up at Salt Creek Beach.  There was a -2.4 tide, allowing us to to walk further out on Crescent Bay.  We had two dogs with us and were able to transverse the mussels covering the rocks, not getting any  cuts or scrapes on their paws.  We tended to avoid the Seaweed and grass covered areas which were were more slippery.  The tide pools were filled with several types of sea urchins, closed sea anemone, some baby starfish and small crabs. As we were there a mist rolled in making some of what we saw almost ethereal.

Close to ten, we decided to climb a small island that was accessible because of the low tide.  Though there was a bit of a scramble to get up it, it was do-able and the dogs made it up as well.  The light moss from the trees were almost like seafoam colored angel hair and added to the beauty of the island, from below and above.  Overall, it was a good trip out.  Though it wasn't a long hike I did get to see an area I had never been before and I'm glad I went.

We took the Beach to Bunker Trail from the Salt Creek Recreation Area campground to Crescent Beach with four adults, a four-year-old, a five-month-old, and as always, my little dog, making a full loop back up to the campground via the beach stairs at low tide. The weather was absolutely perfect, with clouds burning off at the beach just in time for low tide. The trail to the beach was in great condition, dry, and free of obstacles, so my dog and the toddler made it to the beach with no issue. The bunkers that pepper the campground and trail are always a neat historical encounter. Coming back up to the campground from Crescent Beach, the dog got to ride in his backpack protect his little paws from sharp barnacles, and because there were lots of eagles around. Lots of great tide pooling with sea stars, crabs, anemones, limpets, and fish to spot. The four-year-old did great, with the exception of one section of beach that wasn't quite shallow enough for her to navigate onto the next rock, so she had to be carried (the infant just snoozed the whole time). A great, easy day hike - but definitely peep the tide tables before you go to ensure you hit Crescent Beach at low tide for the best experience!

Picked a beautiful sunny, cool March vacation day for first time hike up Striped Peak at the Salt Creek Recreation Area. Beautiful trail with many peek-a-boo views of the water along the way. Very muddy in spots and even slick. Bring your hiking poles, especially since the PNW spring rains will return. It’s an out and back about 5 miles round trip but on the return we added a little more by crossing over the DNR gravel road to see the amazing scenery - the Straight of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island, Canada across the water. Also take the time to hike Tongue Point at low tide (but be careful and plan your timing with the tidal charts, the water can return quickly). Also wear good traction shoes for the slippery rocks. On a sunny day like today, it is a magical place.

Open to the public right now. Check the tide charts before coming, you definitely want to explore here at low tide. Just google “tongue point tide chart” and compare times with other sites too.

Right now the camping area is closed but there are still 3 small lots to park at. There are bathrooms here that are open. 

There is a large sand area perfect for laying out. There are people here SUPing, skim boarding and swimming. We came to explore the tide pools and what a cool place!! Loved exploring here!