Damon Point State Park
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Damon Point State Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington
is one of the Washington State Parks
. It consists of 61 acres (24.7 ha) at the southeastern tip of Ocean Shores Peninsula and consists of a 1 miles (1.6 km) by 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) piece of land jutting out into Grays Harbor. Available activities include fishing
, clamming
, crabbing, beachcombing
, birdwatching
, and wildlife viewing.
Grays Harbor County, Washington
Grays Harbor County is a county in the state of Washington, in the United States of America. As of 2010, the population was 72,797. The county seat is at Montesano, and its largest city is Aberdeen. The county is named after a large estuarine bay near its southwestern corner...
is one of the Washington State Parks
Washington State Park System
The Washington State Park System is a set of state parks owned by the state government of Washington, USA. They are managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. As of 2011, the parks are primarily funded through the state's general fund, augmented by usage fees...
. It consists of 61 acres (24.7 ha) at the southeastern tip of Ocean Shores Peninsula and consists of a 1 miles (1.6 km) by 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) piece of land jutting out into Grays Harbor. Available activities include fishing
Recreational fishing
Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is fishing for pleasure or competition. It can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is fishing for profit, or subsistence fishing, which is fishing for survival....
, clamming
Clam digging
Clam digging is a common means of harvesting clams from below the surface of the tidal mud flats where they live. It is done both recreationally and commercially...
, crabbing, beachcombing
Beachcombing
Beachcombing and beachcomber are words with multiple, but related, meanings that have evolved over time.A beachcomber is someone who "combs" the beach, and the intertidal zone in general, looking for things of value, interest or utility....
, birdwatching
Birdwatching
Birdwatching or birding is the observation of birds as a recreational activity. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, or by listening for bird sounds. Birding often involves a significant auditory component, as many bird species are...
, and wildlife viewing.