Above: Conner Creek
We parked at Green Lantern State Park and walked towards the surf, then north to Copalis River Spit while staying on the beach side of the dunes.
The new season features, many birds, mushrooms and a nice crop of berries. No crowds today.
Near the trail:
Copalis Rock:
Airport marker: Copalis Beach Airport.
Crowds stayed home. The area has a nice, remote feel. Foggy to start, more clear later. Very pleasant weather day.
We walked from the State Park. Out on the ocean side and back on the river/dune trail side. We saw a plane land and take off at the Copalis Beach Airport. First time for us.
This area can feel a bit lonely & remote. Almost like wilderness at times.
This is a beach with no Fish and Chips, gift shops or driving on the sand. Leave the car and be gone for two or three hours.
Possibly of interest-
Several years of beachcombing:
Out to Green Lantern State Park for a 3 hour walk with a short break. We made a loop out to Copalis River Spit & back.
Conner Creek:
On the trail:
Big driftwood out there.
The mouth of the creek has moved a bit south since last summer.
June, 2025:
We walked out from the State Park. It was chilly and breezy to start, the sun came out later. We were on foot for 2.5 hours including a short break.
Copalis Rock
Copalis State Airport
Above: Copalis Rock in the distance.
Looking north across the river to Copalis Beach Airport:
Copalis River Spit:
Copalis Rock:
Just North Of Conner Creek:
Plenty of lonely beach out there:
Friday – We walked out from the parking area at the state park.
A really nice late September scene out there.
Just north of Conner Creek.
We are headed towards Copalis River Spit.
Headed towards Copalis River Spit.
A nice walk out there today.
Out & back: 2 hours and 53 minutes.
Several years of beachcombing:
Friday – We walked out from the parking area at the state park.
A really nice late September scene out there. We saw a praying mantis in the dune grass on the way back.
Conner Creek
A good crop of wild berries next to the trail. These are common in our neighborhood.
Below: Vaccinium ovatum
Along the Copalis River:
Looking north across the river to Copalis Beach Airport:
Copalis Rock in the distance:
Foggy out there:
Local info here.
Above: Conner Creek on Wednesday – We walked out from the parking area at the state park.
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Same location on June 9th:
June 9, 2025 outing:
From the state park, we walked out to where the Copalis River contacts Copalis Beach Airport.
The area can feel a bit lonely & remote. This is a plus.
We were on our feet for 2 hours and 41 minutes.
From the state park, we walked out to where the Copalis River contacts Copalis Beach Airport.
On the dunes trail:
We are just south of the Copalis River and looking north to Copalis Rock.
Local info:
Griffiths-Priday State Park – Copalis River Spit
First time out there today.
A nice video taken from The Slow Lane here.
Out to a local state park today. It was a nice spot for beachcombing.
Above: A large mussel shell.
Plenty of lonely beach out there.
Along the Copalis River:
Several years of beachcombing:
Sept 18, 2025 update:
The old state parks logo above has now been replaced with the new version.
More here: Needs Vs. Wants – $52,500
Out to the park for the first time today. We walked out to where the Copalis River contacts Copalis Beach Airport– image below:
A nice video of the area here.
We were on our feet for 3 hours and 19 minutes.
Guidebook:
Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula, 2nd Edition
by Craig Romano
A nice spot for beachcombing:
