Saltwater State Park

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Saltwater State Park is a waterside jewel located two miles south of Des Moines, Washington, near Sea-Tac International airport.

Check out the campground area for woodland birds. In summer, Pigeon Guillemots nest in the sandy cliffs slightly north of the park boundary.

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Directions and Map

From the south: Take exit #147 off I-5. Follow signs west, and turn right on 16th St. past the Safeway store (sign missing). Then follow signs to park. Turn on Marine View Dr., which runs through the park. Turn left into the park.

From the north: Take exit #149 off of I-5, go west, then turn south on Hwy. 99 (sign missing). Follow the signs into the park. Turn right on 240th at the Midway Drive-in. Turn left on Marine View Dr. and turn right into the park.

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