Bay View Cabins
Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Notification
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Water spigots near campsites 30-77 and cabins 1-4 may experience periodic shut offs due to restroom construction. The closest available working water spigot is near campsite 14. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Construction
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Please be advised that demolition on the cabin and group camp restroom will begin May 5th. The restroom will be unavailable due to construction through the end of July – this timeline may be revised; we will update the alert as we are able. The back loop restroom and showers will be operational during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bay View State Park
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.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
There are no lifeguards on site.
Padilla Bay is heavily influenced by tidal action. The bay becomes a large mud flat during low tides. Caution is advised.
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.
Activities
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Beach Exploration
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
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Kayaking
Metal Detecting
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Paddleboarding
Swimming
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Windsurfing
Winter Camping
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Accessible Restrooms
ADA Buildings
Drinking Water
Double campsites
Fire Pit
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Firewood
Park Ranger Station
Recycling
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Grill
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Park features
Field
Forest
Mountain View
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
There are no lifeguards on site.
Padilla Bay is heavily influenced by tidal action. The bay becomes a large mud flat during low tides. Caution is advised.
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.
Map & visitor guide
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Picnic and day use facilities
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.
Camping
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.
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.
Cabins
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.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Nearby attractions
Boating
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.
Interpretive activities
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.
Additional Information
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.
Park History
Rentals
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