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Ranald MacDonald’s Grave Your guide to state parks in the Auto-accessible parks Auto-accessible parks

Lime Kiln Point State Park Obstruction Pass State Park Welcome () () () (Orcas Island) San Juan The San Juan archipelago north of Puget At Lime Kiln Point State Park, the loud neighbors Pass through the welcome arch at Moran State Spencer Spit on Lopez Island provides dramatic Obstruction Pass State Park is one of the few Sound is like no other place on earth. The cluster gear up for a party that runs from spring into Park, and time begins to slow. You’ll find yourself views of Decatur and Blakely islands and Mount public beaches on famed Orcas Island. of 400 islands and rocks in the is a fall. Those would be the spouting Orcas, fin- in a Northwest island frame of mind, free to relax, Constitution on Orcas Island, and it features a Though most people flock to its bigger world unto itself. It is a world where people are slapping gray whales, barking sea lions and breathe and head into the vast, varied terrain. rare sand spit enclosed by a salt-chuck lagoon. neighbor, Moran State Park, this property’s friendly and hearty, where the land smells like splashing porpoises. Hike, cycle or drive to the summit of Mount The effect is a driftwood-scattered beach on quiet beauty is unsurpassed. Clear waters lap at the sea, and wind, art and history are celebrated. Constitution for expansive views of the San Juan one side of the spit and a spongy marsh on the pebbly beaches, and madrone trees cling to Obstruction Pass Islands For island dwellers and visitors, the pace of life other. A historic log cabin on the point serves as a bluffs. The park’s viewpoints entice picnickers, Four auto-accessible and 12 marine Set on a craggy bluff at the west end of San archipelago. Climb the historic stone tower on slows, set by and schedules. Juan Island, Lime Kiln Point is considered one of the mountaintop for an even grander view. Enjoy picnic shelter. birders, lovebirds and youthful explorers. state parks make ’s famed the best whale-watching spots on earth. Other the park’s five lakes, where you can swim, kayak, The park offers crabbing, clamming, saltwater Follow the half-mile trail through a low forest to Within this watery haven, 16 Washington state archipelago a bucket-list destination whales, including humpback and minke, pass stand up paddleboard or fish for rainbow . fishing, swimming, diving, bird and wildlife the bluff and down to the beach. But don’t forget parks shine like lighthouse beacons, welcoming through the area every May through September. Explore Moran’s 38 miles of hiking trails, or take viewing and 2 miles of hiking trails. Families can to snag one of nine first-come, first-served locals and visitors to moor, dock, hike, kayak, Visitors can see the action from a 1919-vintage a trail ride on your favorite bike or with your take part in Junior Ranger interpretive programs primitive campsites near the south end of the camp, sightsee and just be on their beautiful lighthouse or from a nearby sea cliff. trusted horse. Stroll through a natural preserve to between Memorial Day and Labor Day. park. shores. spot birds and wildlife. Boaters of all kinds enjoy Spencer Spit, which If you arrive by kayak or canoe, stake your tent sits on the Cascadia Marine Trail. Didn’t bring at the Cascadia Marine Trail campsite close to The state parks are large and After delighting in the migration, whale- Set up camp under the stars, or enjoy “glamp- your kayak or paddle board? No problem! the water. Motoring in on a bigger boat? The Discover Pass allows you to Buy the Discover Pass: small, hilly and rocky, forested and seemingly watchers can view an array of related exhibits ing” in a luxury platform tent. Wind down by the Rent one, or take a guided tour. Tie up to a mooring buoy, and • Online at www.discoverpass.wa.gov barren. madrone trees cling to their and learn about local and transient lake with a book, or venture back in enjoy millions of acres of Washington Moorage is available on both enjoy a night below deck. • By phone (866) 320-9933 windswept buttes, and neon-hued lichens cover Orca pods at the Lime Kiln time with a closer look at the park’s state-managed recreation lands – sides of the spit. Lopez • In person at fishing and hunting license vendors boulders on their beaches. Interpretive Center. structures, more than 20 of including parks, wildlife areas, trails, Island is prime bicycling • Nine campsites • At State Parks headquarters and region offices, Other adventures include which were built by the natural areas, wilderness areas and automatic pay stations and at state parks territory, so you can put (one Cascadia Marine Orca whales sing and blow as they migrate hiking, diving and bird Civilian Conservation water-access sites. when staff is available. May to September, and gray whales slap their watching. More favorites: Corps during the your bike on your boat Trail site; all first fins on the water. The whales share , touring the historic Great Depression. or car and check out come, first served) Georgia Strait and with lighthouse and Whether you’re on the island by land. • Three buoys porpoises, otters, , raptors and seals, as exploring the a day trip or an Connect with us on social media Washington State well as people in kayaks, sailboats, powerboats 19th-century lime extended stay, • 37 campsites, www.twitter.com/WAStatePks ParksKinney and Recreation Point Commission and yachts. kiln for which the Moran State Park seven hiker/biker www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateParks P.O. Box 42650 sites, three group Olympia, WA 98504-2650 park was named. offers a chance to www.youtube.com/WashingtonStateParks (360) 902-8500 Four San Juan Islands — and four state parks camps This small day-use refresh, renew 159357 www.instagram.com/WAStatePks www.parks.state.wa.us — are accessible by car on a Washington state park, with its and expand your (all reservable 159357 S • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ferry. Park goers can access a few of the 12 between May 15 S Share your stories and photos: Adventure Awaits.com Commission members: spectacular sea life, horizons. 2018 Ken Bounds Mark O. Brown marine state parks by commercial water taxi. But is a destination within • • 124 campsites, six and Sept. 15) 2017 Sophia Danenberg Michael Latimer If you would like to support Washington State Parks the most thorough San Juan Islands exploration a destination. It’s a hiker/biker sites, • 11 buoys 159357 Steve S. Milner Diana Perez even more, please consider making a Lucinda S. Whaley Centennial Trail involves travel by private boat (including human- 159357 S donation when renewing your license plate tabs. must-do on any one group camp Agency director: Don Hoch and wind-powered crafts), making the island S You also may place a check in a donation box San Juan Island vacation. (all reservable between 2020 when you visit state parks. All Washington state parks are developed and chain a beloved destination for boaters and Donations are a significant part of the State Parks Riverside/Little Spokane River • Day-use park with 12 May 15 and Sept. 15) 2019 budget and are needed to keep your parks maintained for the enjoyment of all people. paddlers worldwide. picnic sites open and operating. Thank you, and enjoy. Nine Mile Recreation Area For more info, visit www.parks.state..wa.us/donations To request this brochure in an alternative format, please call www.parks.state.wa.us • Nearly 2 miles of hiking trails (360) 902-8844 or the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at (800) 833-6388. P&R 45-20700-02 (11/19)

John Wayne Pioneer Trail Trail

Iron Horse State Park Trail-West

Iron Horse State Park Trail- Iron Horse State Park Trail-East South Cle Elum Rail Yard

Bottle Beach

DNR Managed Portion & Active Rail Line

Lyons Ferry

Columbia Plateau Trail North Head Lighthouse

Mount St. Helens Visitor Center at Silver Lake Monticello Convention Site

Brooks Memorial

Klickitat Trail Marine state parks (accessible only by boat) Marine state parks (accessible only by boat) waters, but most inter-island kayaking trips are for experts Transportation resources and are discouraged for novices to the sport. The open Blind Island Clark Island Doe Island James Island Jones Island and information waters between the islands are high-traffic areas that are Can you imagine finding a chunk of Calling all beach lovers! Head Doe Island is a dot on the map Remote as it seems, James Island When you dock at Jones Island, Picture a green fairy forest of subject to wakes from passing , commercial vessels rock in the middle of a strait of water, oo out to Clark Island for your next to Orcas, but, as an island is not to be missed! Featuring deep your welcoming committee may moss-covered rocks and cedar run several times a day and recreational boats. staking a claim and planting an choice of fine-grained sand or getaway, you could not ask for blue-green coves, dramatic cliffs include otters, deer and raccoons. trees. Matia Island is unique in the between Anacortes and San Juan Island (Lime Kiln orchard there? A cluster of 19th-century warm gray pebbles. more. and an isthmus with two lovely Among the most enchanting of San Juan archipelago for its old- Point), Lopez Island (Spencer Spit) and Orcas Island apple trees and two formerly freshwater Midway between Orcas and Once you’ve stepped ashore, the beaches, this park offers primitive the San Juan Islands, Jones Island growth trees and rainforest vibe. (Moran, Obstruction Pass). Navigating the San Juan Islands wells offer evidence of early farming on islands, this long stretch of land is island’s 0.3-mile perimeter loop is a campsites for boaters and travelers Marine State Park is the place to let Motor in, tie up to the dock or a Reservations are recommended May through Blind Island. ideal for napping, camping or resting short, rugged hike, so bring your good arriving by human- or wind-powered your heart and feet wander. A trail mooring buoy and start walking. September: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries The map in this brochure is not intended to be used for This marine state park is an unassuming after a big day of boating or paddling. boots and trekking poles. Campsites are watercraft. (wheel-chair accessible) takes you through a The island features an interior hike Several private water taxi companies are available navigation. Boaters should refer to National Oceanic and mound next to larger . In high Consider an overnight stay. First-come, first come, first served, and all provide Most of the campsites are grouped in two forest of moss-covered nurse logs and trees, to a under an evergreen canopy on a fern- for trips to the San Juan Islands. Visit online at Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) charts for navigating. season, Blind Island is a popular stop for kayak groups, first-served campsites sit on the east side’s pea outstanding views. The island’s rocky south side areas on opposite sides of the isle, and moorage is lawn with a small apple and pear orchard. Grill up a edged trail. The path opens up to a dramatic wwww.visitsanjuans.com for details. A list of NOAA charts for the San Juan Islands is online at including youth groups. In the off-season, it is ideal gravel strand, and watching the sunrise from your tent features two pocket coves perfect for beaching a available on both sides. picnic in the shelter and take a short stroll to an cove and forms a loop back to the dock. San Juan Transit offers bus service on ferries to the www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov. for contemplation. on the beach cannot be beat. kayak or dinghy. Thrill-seekers can hike to the top of the island on a untamed beach. Deer may approach in search of a The island, owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife four main islands. The bus make stops at Spencer Spit Numerous print and online publications and guidebooks One of the park’s four campsites sit at the island’s high After a short walk to the island’s west side, step onto While the south and east sides are stony and bare, steep, exposed trail for extraordinary views, while fruit handout; please do not feed them. Service, has campsites, restrooms and trails managed and Moran plus special sunset trips to Lime Kiln Point provide additional details on safely navigating the waters point, among the fruit trees now choked with grasses and a sandy beach bookended by large rocks, where the the island’s north and west sides are pleasantly mellow hikers stroll through the forest, explore rock Check out cliff-side campsites and picnic tables by Washington State Parks. State Park: www.sanjuantransit.com of the San Juan Islands. brush. All the sites offer broad views of Shaw and Orcas sunsets can be glorious. shaded. Orcas Island is visible across the narrow outcroppings and sheltered beaches and relax! with million-dollar views. Look for elusive cacti, or • Two buoys Other planning information is available at All boaters — from kayakers to yacht owners — should islands and the narrow channel between them. Stunning Once you’ve had a restorative visit, whether for an channel that separates little Doe from its mammoth • Four buoys check out a book from the informal “Jones Island • Five campsites (all first come, first served) www.visitsanjuans.com have a solid understanding of marine weather and tides shows itself on clear days, and big skies afternoon or a night, you’ll be reinvigorated and ready neighbor. • Large dock Public Library,” located in one of the restrooms. Jones • Dock and currents before setting out. full of clouds offer changing views when the mountain is to sail or paddle on your San Juan Island adventure. • Five campsites (all first come, first served) • 15 campsites (two Cascadia Marine Trail sites; Island is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. • Part of the San Juan Islands Boating laws hiding. • Nine buoys • Small dock (available seasonally) all first come, first served) • Seven buoys • Dock and drinkable water in season • Fires and pets are not allowed In recent years, the federally endangered • Four campsites • Four buoys • 15 campsites (all first come, first served) • 26 campsites (all sites first come, first served; group and safety Washington southern resident (All Cascadia Marine Trail sites; first come, first served) campsite reservable) population, whose primary food source The Washington State Mandatory Boating Safety is , has suffered because of weak Education law requires boaters ages 12 and older salmon runs. Contamination of Puget to pass a boating safety course or an equivalency Sound waters also poses risks to their health Posey Island Saddlebag Island Stuart Island exam and obtain a Boater Education Card before Once you’ve beached your kayak or dinghy on Patos Seeking a warm pebble beach, a grassy meadow or Imagine an isle with turquoise and craggy A horseshoe-shaped island in the northern San Juans, Turn Island is a kayaker’s dream. With its pea gravel and survival, and disturbances from vessels large and small Posey Island Marine State Park is popular with kayak operating a motorized vessel of 15 horsepower or Island, linger at the picnic bench above the beach and a green forest? You will find all of them on Saddlebag coves. The San Juans may not come to mind at first, Sucia Island is considered the crown jewel in the beaches and water-view campsites, this park is a limit their ability to hunt for food and communicate with groups, but, depending on the day, you may have the greater. savor the moonscape-like views. Then, meander into a Island. but Stuart Island could surprise you. marine state park system and a world-class boating destination for the paddling crowd and a quiet place one another. Washington State Parks is a member of the park to yourself. In Washington, it is illegal to operate a boat under colorful forest of Pacific madrone trees. Among the easternmost of the San Juan Islands, Located near the U.S.-Canada border, this park is one destination. in the off-season. Governor’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task Though Posey seems barren at first, a thorough perusal the influence of alcohol or drugs. This includes Walk a half-mile path to a lighthouse run by the U.S. Saddlebag sits between and Guemes of the northernmost islands in the archipelago. Boaters The main land mass is surrounded by picturesque Once you’ve beached your craft or tied your vessel Force. The task force was created in March of 2018 to find reveals meadow grasses, fragile juniper trees, bright operating kayaks, canoes and rafts. The legal limit Coast Guard, and stand in front of the lonely building Island. Saddlebag offers crabbing and fishing. The mingle as they fish, dive, swim or socialize in one of two rocks and smaller islands. The island’s satellite rocks to a mooring buoy, take time to explore. The island’s solutions for the survival and recovery of this majestic and orange lichen and wildflowers blooming in season. for alcohol is .08. Officers with probable cause can where dramatic rock formations are punctuated by island’s proximity to Padilla Bay, a National Estuarine harbors. Hikers can walk up to higher ground or hoof and secluded coves are great for kayaking, diving, perimeter trail, best taken counterclockwise, starts in iconic species, treasured in Washington and the greater Take your kayak for a spin around ask skippers to take to a breathalyzer test. Penalties yellow lichens and kelly-green moss. Sanctuary, means wildlife sightings are common. Bald a few miles to the Station outside the wildlife and marine life viewing. a stand of russet madrone trees above a rocky beach, . For more information about the task and its neighboring rock formations. Look for mouflon include up to a $5,000 fine and up to a year in If you’re planning a longer stay, scoop up one of the eagles and peregrine falcons frequent the area. park. Canoeists and kayakers pitch their tents in the Tie up to a mooring buoy and sleep aboard your The path goes up and down (trekking poles are recom- force, visit online at https://bit.ly/2yspnCo. sheep, fallow and sitka deer. Though you cannot land jail. Designate a sober skipper! Marijuana use and park’s first-come, first-served campsites, pitch your Motorized water sports are permitted here, so don’t primitive campsites overlooking Reid or Prevost vessel, or grab a first-come, first-served campsite mended), boasting water views around every turn. on the privately owned island, wildlife is often visible possession are illegal in state parks, including at tent and take in the beauty of this rare, forget water skis! harbors, or on the spine of the island. in a small or bay. Known for its emerald Set up camp on a small butte above the New laws were passed in 2019 to help protect the orcas. from the water. At the end of the day, retire state park-owned mooring buoys. The legal limit for haunting landscape. This park is a 4-mile kayak ride from You’ll find a slow island vibe and a waters and forested trails to dramatic beach, or enjoy some chill time. You also Additionally, a voluntary no-go zone along the west side of to one of Posey Island’s two campsites driving a boat under the influence of marijuana is 5.0 • Two buoys Anacortes through Guemes Channel, and friendly boating community on Stuart vistas, Sucia offers splendid sunsets, can sail or paddle across the water for San Juan Island, where killer whales frequently forage and each with a sweeping view. Grill up a nanograms. • Seven campsites (all first come, the area around Dot Island is very Island. sandstone formations and driftwood- the shops and eateries of socialize, was established to help provide the whales with hearty meal, sit back for a big-sky Lifejackets are more than a good idea; in first served) shallow. After your trip around the • 20 buoys scattered beaches. neighboring Friday Harbor. a quiet area to feed. For more information on the new laws cloud show and enjoy a rare Washington, they are the law for children. Adults are • Owned by the Bureau of Land island by land or by water, pull up • 18 campsites (all primitive sites; • 48 buoys • Three buoys and the voluntary no-go zone, visit https://bit.ly/2LRacLF. opportunity to do nothing but encouraged to set an example for children by also Management a camp chair, sauté the catch of four Cascadia Marine Trail sites; • 39 campsites (all first come, • 12 campsites (all first come, rest and relax. wearing their life jackets. Wearing a life jacket on a • Group campsite is often reserved the day and enjoy this San Juan all first come, first served) first served; four group sites) first served) • Two campsites (both Cascadia boat is as important as wearing a seat belt in the car for the volunteer group associated Island outlier. • Two docks, two linear moorage • Two docks • Part of the San Juan Islands Marine Trail sites; reserve or a helmet on a bike or motorcycle. with the lighthouse • Five campsites (one Cascadia • • Drinkable water in high season • Drinkable water in high season National Wildlife Refuge • www.bewhalewise.org online at www.parks.state.wa.us The San Juan Islands are popular among kayakers. Marine Trail site; all first come, • Fires and pets are not allowed • www.whalemuseum.org or call (888) CAMPOUT) Beginners can find guided tours through calm first served) • www.orcaconservancy.org