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Damon Point in Ocean Shores Closed Due to Erosion

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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The Washington Department of Natural Resources has closed all access to Damon Point in Ocean Shores effective immediately due to severe erosion, according to the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office. The City of Ocean Shores has also posted no trespassing signs throughout the area.

Authorities are urging the public to stay out of Damon Point entirely. The Sheriff's Office stated the closure is intended to protect both visitors and emergency responders who would otherwise be put at risk responding to incidents in the eroded area.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://graysharbor.us/departments/sheriff/index.php

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The Washington Department of Natural Resources has closed all access to Damon Point in Ocean Shores“Effective immediately the Washington Department of Natural Resources has closed all access to Damon Point in Ocean Shores due to severe erosion.”
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The closure is effective immediately“Effective immediately the Washington Department of Natural Resources has closed all access to Damon Point in Ocean Shores due to severe erosion.”
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The closure is due to severe erosion“Effective immediately the Washington Department of Natural Resources has closed all access to Damon Point in Ocean Shores due to severe erosion.”
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The Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office reported the closureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The City of Ocean Shores has posted no trespassing signs throughout the areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Authorities are urging the public to stay out of Damon Point entirely“Effective immediately the Washington Department of Natural Resources has closed all access to Damon Point in Ocean Shores due to severe erosion. The City of Ocean Shores has also posted the area with no trespassing signs to keep all individuals out of the area. Please stay out of this area to keep both yourself and our emergency responders safe!”
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The Sheriff's Office stated the closure is intended to protect both visitors and emergency responders“Effective immediately the Washington Department of Natural Resources has closed all access to Damon Point in Ocean Shores due to severe erosion. The City of Ocean Shores has also posted the area with no trespassing signs to keep all individuals out of the area. Please stay out of this area to keep both yourself and our emergency responders safe!”
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The closure is intended to protect emergency responders who would otherwise be put at risk responding to incidents in the eroded areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.