Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
General
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We recently removed invasive blackberry and added native plantings in campsites 61-63. Please be aware that these campsites will have minimal vegetation and reduced privacy while we're waiting for the native plants to mature.
Part of the Park is Closed
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The Canyon Trail at Camano Island State Park has been closed indefinitely due a slide on a section of the trail.
Boating and Moorage
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End Date:
On Wednesday the 25th of October, the docks at Camano Island State Park will be pulled from the water until spring of 2024..
Camano Island State Park
2269 S Lowell Point Road, Camano Island, WA 98282
Camano Island State Park feels a world away with its forested trails, rocky shoreline and sweeping views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. Come for a fun and laid back camping weekend filled with boating, hiking, fishing and beach exploration.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
Only light campfires in designated fire pits. Beach fires are not allowed.
Clamming is closed indefinitely while we focus on conservation efforts.
Activities
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Beach Exploration
First Day Hike Events
Winter Camping
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Crabbing
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Interpretive Activities
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Kayaking
Metal Detecting
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Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
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Shellfishing
Swimming
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
ADA Buildings
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
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Firewood
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Boat Ramp
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Dock
Pumpout
Grill
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Sink
Accessible Parking
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Trailer Dump
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Ball Fields
Amphitheater
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
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Forest
Island
Mountain View
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
Only light campfires in designated fire pits. Beach fires are not allowed.
Clamming is closed indefinitely while we focus on conservation efforts.
Map & visitor guide
48.12644958, -122.4932022
Picnic and day use facilities
The North Beach picnic shelter is first-come, first-served and can accommodate a dozen people.
The North Beach meadow, Lowell Point kitchen shelter, and amphitheater can be reserved for weddings, family reunions or other special events. The kitchen shelter has electricity, a wood stove and large windows with sweeping views of Saratoga Pass and Whidbey Island. It is an indoor-outdoor space and can accommodate up to 44 people inside and an additional 36 people outside. Check out the informational sheet (PDF 254KB) for more details.
Camping
There are 77 standard sites that you can reserve in advance and two hiker/biker sites are available first-come, first-served. A dump station, restrooms, and showers are located nearby. One primitive campsite is available first-come, first-served as part of the Cascadia Marine Trail, and you may camp here only if you arrive on human- or wind-powered watercraft. Sites 38-77 in the upper camping loop are pull-throughs and better suited for RVs up to 40 feet. Lower loop campsites are open year-round and the upper loop campsites are open from mid-May through mid-September.
One group camp is available and can accommodate up to 100 people and 28 vehicles. The group camp has its own restrooms and showers.
For a cozier stay, reserve one of five forest cabins. Each cabin can sleep up to five people and has peek-a-boo views of the water.
Trails
Hike or bike four miles of trails that loop through the forest, or head down a one-mile trail that leads to Cama Beach Historical State Park.
Boating
There is one boat launch at this park. Make sure you have an annual launch permit or combination of a Discover Pass and daily launch permit.
The boat launch is located at Latitude: 48º 7' 39.37" N (48.1276) Longitude: 122º 29' 57.12" W (-122.4992).
Wildlife viewing
Numerous animals call this park home and wildlife viewing opportunities abound here. You may spot deer, rabbits, chipmunks, coyotes and skunks while hiking in the forest. Gaze out at the water and look for orcas, harbor seals, porpoises and gray whales. Look up to see eagles, herons, wrens, hummingbirds and owls swooping overhead.
Firewood
You can purchase firewood from the camp host or several grocery stores located on Camano Island. Please choose only wood sourced from western Washington to help us protect our forests from invasive insects.
Interpretive activities
Interpretive programs for kids and adults are held every Saturday during the summer. Check the display board at the campground entrance to see program hours. Take part in stargazing, giant bubble-blowing on the beach, arts and crafts, and guided shore and forest strolls. Listen to intriguing talks at the amphitheater ranging from the whales of Puget Sound to how your old shirt can save a salmon.
The Center for Wooden Boats located at nearby Cama Beach Historical Park hosts toy boat building workshops year-round on Saturdays.
Camano Island Cabins
