JOEMMA BEACH STATE PARK
Joemma Beach State Park is a 122-acre marine camping park with 3,000 feet of saltwater frontage on southeast Key Peninsula. Aside from the natural beauty of park and surroundings, the area is an excellent place for fishing, boating and crabbing. This forested park set on Puget Sound provides a boat launch and water trail campsites. Fishing and crabbing attract visitors.
This property was granted to Washington at statehood in 1889 for the support of common schools. The original recreation site was developed beginning in 1961 and was named Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Area on opening day in 1968. The property was transferred to State Parks in 1995 and was renamed "Joemma Beach State Park" after Joe and Emma Smith who lived on the premises from 1917 to 1932.
A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to Washington state parks for day use. For more information about the Discover Pass and exemptions, please visit the
Discover Pass web page.
The park has 19 tent spaces and five vault toilets all ADA. In addition, there are two water trail sites available only to campers arriving by human-powered watercraft and two primitive hiker/biker sites no motorized vehicles permitted.
1. Joemma Beach State Park offers a 3, 000-foot shoreline for swimming.
2. The park's waters are typically calm and suitable for swimmers of all levels.
3. Lifeguards aren't available at the beach; swim with caution.
4. Swimming is best during summer when water temperatures rise slightly.
5. There are no designated swimming areas or lanes in this natural setting.
6. Tide fluctuations can affect the amount of accessible beach area for swimming.
Located in Pierce County on Puget Sound, Joemma Beach has one boat ramp and 500-feet of dock space.
You can enjoy saltwater fishing from the 3,000-foot shoreline or a boat. Species include salmon and shellfish such as clams.