Litter poses a threat to people, fish, and wildlife and creates
an unsightly environment. Operation Shore Patrol is a major step in
helping to rid Washington's coastline of litter and debris. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to make a difference, get great exercise, and make new friends. Contact the coordinator for your favorite area below.
What you can help with:
General Beach Cleanup
Collect trash and marine debris from the beach and place in provided bags. Carry filled bags above the high tide line and leave them in piles. No special skills are required. Participants must be able to bend repeatedly and pick up and carry items of varying weight and size. For a better idea of what's involved, see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Truck driving
Truck drivers drive (their own trucks) along the drivable portions of the beach and collect the full bags that have been left by the general cleanup crews. They also collect large debris. They transfer bags and debris to dumpsters. (Must have valid driver's license and proof of insurance.)
Where you can help:
* Please call area coordinators after 6 p.m. weekdays or on weekends through September 10. Basic Safety Guidelines:
 Wear gloves, proper clothing, and water-resistant shoes.
Do not touch medical waste, dead animals, hazardous materials or sharp objects. If you are uncertain about an item, do not touch it.
Do not approach wildlife.
Report hazardous items that cannot be removed to event staff.
Work with a partner.
Be careful of unstable banks, steep slopes, or slippery surfaces.
Do not try to lift anything that is too heavy for you. Ask for help!
Watch for poison oak, plants with thorns, or other natural hazards.
Watch for any trucks or equipment that might be used in the project.
When driving on the beach (State Parks only), stay on compacted sand. Do not drive onto high tideland where sand is soft or onto very wet sand areas.
Camping Locations
A limited number of standard (non-hookup) campsites may be available. Reservations for standard campsites must be made by calling the Pacific
Northwest 4-Wheel Drive Association region coordinators at the numbers
below after 6 p.m. weekdays or on weekends through Sept. 10.
Ocean City region coordinator: (206) 617-9478
Twin Harbors region coordinator: (360) 893-8447
Cape Disappointment region coordinator: (360) 560-4598
Fees for standard (non-hookup) campsites on Friday and Saturday of the
cleanup weekend
are waived for Operation Shore Patrol participants, courtesy of
Washington State Parks.
Hookup sites (fees applied) at Cape Disappointment and Ocean City may be
available by calling (888) 226-7688 (888 CAMPOUT) or online at
www.camis.com/wa/. Hookup sites (fees applied) at Twin Harbors
are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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