Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Birch Bay State Park
5105 Helweg Road, Blaine, WA 98230
Set in a blue cove between Bellingham and Blaine, Birch Bay State Park gives you a private and secluded feel without being too far from urban life.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses Allowed
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting 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
Winter Camping
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Crabbing
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Interpretive Activities
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Kayaking
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Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
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Shellfishing
Swimming
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Windsurfing
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Recycling
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Wi-Fi
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Firewood
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Boat Ramp
Grill
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Sink
Accessible Parking
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Trailer Dump
Basketball Court
Playgrounds
Amphitheater
Concessions
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
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Creek
Field
Forest
Freshwater
Meadow
Mountain View
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Sandy Beach
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wetland
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses Allowed
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting 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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Take a stroll along the rocky beach and experience dramatic views of the North Cascades and Canadian Gulf Islands. Birch Bay is known for its relatively warm water, which is perfect for crabbing, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and paddling.
Picnic and day use facilities
There are picnic tables available first-come, first-served and one reservable kitchen shelter.
Shellfish harvesting
Birch Bay is a popular destination for hard-shell clamming and is abundant with Dungeness crab. Harvest season normally begins mid-August.
Camping
The campground offers standard, primitive sites and partial hookup sites in a forested area. The park accommodates RVs and combinations of 60 feet or less in length.
There is one group camp with a shelter and water source nearby.
Camping from Sept. 16 to May 14 is first-come, first-served in the North Loop campground (sites 1-38). Please note that water may be shut off during these months for winterization. The park is typically winterized by late November and de-winterized by late March. There is a winter water supply in the North Loop. For more information, please see our Winter Schedule.
Interpretive opportunities
Take part in an active summer interpretive program. You can also explore the half-mile Terrell Marsh Interpretive Trail and four interpretive signs located throughout the park.
Concessions
Sugar Shack Ice Cream is an ice cream truck that has been serving up delicious ice cream treats to the visitors of Birch Bay for over 10 years. Featuring a variety of ice cream snacks, the mobile truck sets up in the day use area of Birch Bay and makes a swing through the camp loops every evening. The truck operates May through September. View the Sugar Shack Ice Cream website, Facebook, or Instagram for more information.