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Skagit Island State Park
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SKAGIT ISLAND STATE PARK
Skagit Island State Park is a 24-acre marine camping park in Skagit Bay. The island is forested with occasional meadows, rock outcroppings, attractive beaches and a land trail.

Park hours/updates:

Summer hours: 6:30 a.m. to dusk Winter hours: 8 a.m. to dusk
Passes
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.
Camping
The park features primitive campsites and a vault toilet. Gas stoves are recommended, no fire stoves or firewood are available. There is no potable water or garbage service to the island. Visitors must pack out what they pack in.

Overnight vehicle fees must be paid at the Cornet Bay boat launch.

Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Boating
The park has one buoy available. Moorage fees are charged year round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m.



Trails
1. North Shore Trail: This trail offers a scenic view of the northern shoreline, with opportunities to spot wildlife and marine life.

2. South Beach Pathway: A short walk that leads directly to the southern beach area where visitors can enjoy picnicking or sunbathing.

3. West Island Loop: An easy loop around the western part of Skagit Island offering panoramic views over Puget Sound and surrounding islands.

4. East Side Nature Walk: A peaceful nature walk through dense forest on eastern side providing bird-watching opportunities along with glimpses into local flora & fauna.

5. Central Forest Hike Route: The central hiking route takes you deep inside island's lush greenery for an immersive experience in wilderness.

6. Campground Access Trails: These trails provide access from various parts of park towards campground areas; ideal for those planning overnight stays at Park's campgrounds.

7. Viewpoint Spur Paths: Short offshoots from main trails leading up to viewpoints overlooking stunning vistas across water bodies nearby.

8. Interpretive Trails: Guided paths featuring informative signs about natural history, geology, ecology etc., enhancing understanding about environment while enjoying hike.

9. Tidal Pool Exploration Track: Special track near shorelines allowing exploration during low tides revealing fascinating tidal pool ecosystems.

10. Kayak Landing Point Trail: Specifically designed path facilitating kayakers' movement between landing point & rest of park.

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Area Campgrounds
Fidalgo Bay Resort
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road
Anacortes, WA
Pioneer Trails RV Resort & Campground
7337 Miller Road
Anacortes, WA
888-777-5355
Cliffside RV Park
Oak Harbor, WA
360-257-2649
Thousand Trails La Conner
16362 Snee Oosh Road
La Conner, WA
360-466-3112
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Directions
The park is located in Skagit County.

The park is reachable only by boat. It is one mile east of Hoypus Point, and approximately 1.5 miles east of Cornet Bay, Deception Pass State Park.

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