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State Parks Things to remember Washington State Parks • Park hours – 8 a.m. to dusk, year round. 10901 Bay View – Edison Road • Winter schedule – Some campsites closed Mount Vernon, WA 98273 in winter. Although most parks are open year (360) 757-0227 round, some parks or portions of parks are closed State Parks information: during the winter. For a winter schedule and (360) 902-8844 information about seasonal closures, visit Bay View www.parks.state.wa.us or call the information center Reservations: at (360) 902-8844. Online at www.parks.state.wa.us State Park • Wildlife, plants and all park buildings, signs, tables and or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688 other structures are protected; removal or damage of any kind is prohibited. Hunting, feeding of wildlife and gathering Other state parks located in firewood on state park property is prohibited. the general area: • One camping party is allowed per site. Maximum of eight State Park people per campsite, if site size allows. • Campsites may not be held for other parties. • Camping check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m. Connect with us on social media • Extra vehicle overnight - $10 per night in designated area for www.twitter.com/WAStatePks each vehicle in excess of the one allowed per site. Does not apply to vehicle towed by a recreational vehicle. www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateParks • Cabin check-in time is 2:30 p.m., check-out time is 11 a.m. www.youtube.com/WashingtonStateParks • Pets must be on leash and under physical control at all Share your stories and photos: S 159357 Adventure Awaits.com times. This includes trail areas and campsites. Pet ownersS 159357 must clean up after pets on all state park lands. 2018 • Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 2017 159357 If you would like to support Washington State • Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only 159357 S S Parks even more, please consider making a between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. 2020 donation when renewing your license plate tabs. 2019 You also may place a check in a donation box when you visit state parks. The Discover Pass is required for day visits to state parks Donations are a significant part of the State Parks budget and are needed to keep your parks open and operating. and access to other state-managed recreation lands. The For more information, visit www.parks.state.wa.us/donations pass provides access to millions of acres of parks, wildlife areas, trails, natural areas and water-access sites. The annual pass is transferable between two vehicles. Washington State • Annual pass: $30 • One-day pass: $10 Parks and Recreation Commission (transaction and dealer fees may apply) P.O. Box 42650 Olympia, WA 98504-2650 The Discover Pass can be (360) 902-8500 purchased online, by phone www.parks.state.wa.us or in person. For details, visit • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.discoverpass.wa.gov or Commission members: call (866) 320-9933. Ken Bounds Mark O. Brown Patricia T. Lantz Michael Latimer Steve S. Milner Diana Perez Thank you for Lucinda S. Whaley supporting Agency director: Don Hoch Washington state All Washington state parks are developed and recreation lands. maintained for the enjoyment of all people. To request this brochure in an alternative format, please call (360) 902-8844 or the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at (800) 833-6388. P&R 45-54001-01 (07/19) www.parks.state.wa.us Bay View State Park is a 66-acre Visitors to Bay View enjoy activities such as Overnight accommodations camping park with 1,285 feet of saltwater swimming (no lifeguards) and sailboarding The park offers a variety of overnight shoreline on , one of 28 existing on windy days – or relaxing with a quiet accommodations, from tent camping to RV sites and national marine estuaries. On clear days, walk along the beach. The Padilla Bay cabins. There are 46 standard sites, 30 partial-hookup Interpretive Center, a half-mile north of the (water and electricity) back-in RV spaces, with a visitors can take in sweeping views that include maximum length of 50 feet. The campground is divided the San Juans, the Olympic Mountains to the park, provides a fun educational experience into different types of camping. west and Mount Rainier to the south. for families. The park has one “tents-only” group camp that The park is 7 miles west of Burlington Most services are available within 12 miles accommodates a maximum of 24 people. and 14 miles eastBay of Anacortes, View in Skagit S taofte the park,Pa andrk there are five golf courses Bay View cabins offer visitors the chance to enjoy County. within a 30-mile radius. nature and still have some of the comforts of home. The park’s six cozy wooden cabins have heat, lights

Picnic area and locking doors. They are nestled between Douglas- 74 73 fir trees and have views of the bay and the San Juan Camping To 75 Bellingham, Island. Four cabins are 12-by-12 feet in size and two are Group camp 20 72 Edison and Bow 22 21 76 23 71 14-by-18 feet and feature indoor bathrooms. All cabins RV camping 19 24 70 69 are furnished with a double bed (sleeps two) and a Ranger station 67 18 68 bunk bed with two singles (sleeps two). Outside is a Parking 25 65 fire ring, a picnic table and an upright pedestal grill. All Play field 66 64 Picnic shelter 17 63 cabins accommodate up to four guests. Tents are not 26 Extra vehicle ADA accessible permitted in cabin area. Bay View-Edison Road 62 parking 27 16 Restroom 28 Cabins 1-4 and 6 are pet friendly with a $15 per night 61 Extra vehicle 60 fee. Cabin 6 is accessible to people with disabilities. Cabin 29 15 57 C1 parking 59 58 56 Make online reservations for tent sites, RV sites, Dump station 30 55 54 C2 group camp or cabins at www.parks.state.wa.us, or 14 40 C3 10 13 52 Park boundary 11 12 31 call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. 33 36 34 38 51 C4 32 39 53 42 C5 35 41 Park amenities and facilities 37 50 Beach 43 A beach shelter at the park accommodates 175 guests. parking C6 1 3 2 44 Extra vehicle The shelter provides a view of Padilla Bay and has two Registration parking station 45 49 large barbecues. The shelter is accessible to people with 8 9 7 Camp host 48 y a B a l l i d a P 46 disabilities. The shelter has no electricity. To reserve, call 6 4 5 (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. Underpass 47 Other park amenities and features • Six sheltered and a handful of unsheltered picnic tables, first come, first served. • Modern restrooms with hot showers. • Public watercraft launch available near the park on Padilla Bay. Boaters should be aware that tidal action

Welcome. Please remember a Discover Pass is required to can be strong in the bay, and mud flats are exposed visit a state park or other state-managed recreation lands. at low tide near this launch. Revenue from Discover Pass sales replaces general fund tax funding no longer available to cover the cost of operations. • Skagit County Parks provides a public launch eight 0 250 500 miles from the park on . This launch To La Conner, Anacortes, Burlington 0 0.05 0.1 and Mount Vernon is usable under various tidal conditions. (Revised 08-15-18)

10901 Bay View - Edison Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 • Information Center (360) 902-8844