![A group of kids and adults on a grassy lawn, lined with a wooden fence, prepare to fly kites in the wind. One kite is flying with a white cover and pink tail. The low tide water and islands are in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-06/BayView_Kite.jpg?itok=WPSLQj7p)
![Looking down the beach, lined with drift wood, sits below a grassy field lined with a wooden fence. Blue skies, high water and islands sit in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-06/BayView_Beach.jpg?itok=tgnpcQyJ)
![The brown, wooden picnic shelter with a wood shake roof sits in a grassy field, lined with a wood fence. A cement walkway leads down to the shelter, with wooden and cement picnic tables in the grass. Water, land and a blue sky are set in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-06/BayView_PicnicShelter.jpg?itok=Pnqd8nU0)
![Two girls wade through low tide water looking at life below water. Seaweed covers the muddy beach with some rocks pocking through.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-06/BayView_Water.jpg?itok=iEPpjjci)
![A group of people walk through the seaweed mud beach at low tide to reach the water. Blue skies and islands are in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-06/BayView_View3.jpg?itok=Lm-A7h_p)
![A man and girl walk a dog along the beach. Islands in the background with a pink, cloudy sunset.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-06/BayView_Sunset2.jpg?itok=orNrYw57)
![On the beach at the water's edge, a blue and yellow sunset with a streak of clouds above islands in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-06/BayView_View2.jpg?itok=BBUZTM4V)
![A log cabin, surrounded by gravel, tall trees and green bushes, sits peacefully with a porch swing, a firepit in front and a barbecue and table to the side.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-06/BayView-Cabin.jpg?itok=Di7Q23dN)
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Vegetation has been cleared along the north Park boundary near campsites 20-24 and 73-75. Please be aware that these campsites will have reduced privacy.
10901 Bay View-Edison Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Bay View State Park is a camping park on the shores of Padilla Bay. Fly a kite or pull up a chair to enjoy magnificent views of the San Juan Islands on clear or partially clear days.
No lifeguards on site.
Be advised Padilla Bay is heavily influenced by tidal action. The bay becomes a large mud flat during low tides.
A recreational license is required for fishing at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Beach Exploration
Winter Camping
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Kayaking
Metal Detecting
Paddleboarding
Swimming
Windsurfing
Accessible Campsites
Accessible Restrooms
ADA Buildings
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Recycling
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Firewood
Grill
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Field
Forest
Mountain View
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Wildlife Viewing
No lifeguards on site.
Be advised Padilla Bay is heavily influenced by tidal action. The bay becomes a large mud flat during low tides.
A recreational license is required for fishing at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The park has sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables available on a first-come, first-served basis. The reservable beach shelter, with pretty views of Padilla Bay, can hold up to 175 people, has two large barbecues and is ADA accessible. No keg beer is permitted on the premises.
Camp overnight at a standard or partial hookup campsite, maximum site length is 50 feet. One group camp is available for up to 24 people with tents only. The campground has full restrooms and showers.
Nestled among Douglas fir trees and within walking distance to the park’s beach area are six cabins with views of Padilla Bay and the San Juan Islands. Two cabins have bathrooms and all but one cabin allows pets.
A public watercraft launch is located three blocks south of the park.
Skagit County Parks also has a boat launch eight miles west of the park, just off Highway 20 under the Swinomish Channel. This launch is useable under various tide conditions.
The Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is located only a half mile from the park and makes up 11,000 acres of the bay. This reserve is one of only five such protected areas in the western United States and draws students, scientists, activists and visitors for research, education and training. Its habitat includes open waters, eelgrass beds, intertidal bays, uplands, freshwater sloughs and high salt marsh. This environment is home to countless marine animals including salmon, crabs, sea stars, urchins, eagles, herons and ducks.
The Breazeale Padilla Bay Interpretive Center invites you to view and interact with the estuary through a series of aquarium exhibits and fun hands-on activities.
For more information about Bay View State Park, call the park directly at (360) 757-0227 or the area information center at (360) 387-1550.