Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County
La Conner, WA 98257
A quick paddle or boat ride will get you to Hope Island State Park between La Conner and Whidbey Island on Skagit Bay. Most of the island is a nature preserve that supports a delicate and diverse ecosystem.
Rules
- Dogs not Allowed
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
- Boat-in Only
Garbage must be packed out when visitors leave.
Dogs are not allowed on the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.
Most of the island is a Natural Area Preserve, which is closed to recreational use. Please stay in the established camping area. For more information about Natural Area Preserves, check out RCW 79.70 and WAC 332-60.
Activities
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Beach Exploration
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
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Kayaking
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Paddleboarding
Swimming
Winter Camping
Amenities
Restrooms
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Buoys
Moorage
Picnic Tables
Park features
Forest
Island
Meadow
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs not Allowed
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
- Boat-in Only
Garbage must be packed out when visitors leave.
Dogs are not allowed on the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.
Most of the island is a Natural Area Preserve, which is closed to recreational use. Please stay in the established camping area. For more information about Natural Area Preserves, check out RCW 79.70 and WAC 332-60.
Map & visitor guide
48.39884567, -122.5690994
Boating
Located in Skagit County, Hope Island offers two buoys. You can pay for moorage by phone, visit the boating moorage page for more information.
Camping
The park offers six first-come, first-serve primitive campsites on the north shore bay. The pay station is near the eastern campsite. A vault toilet is in the woods 100-feet south of the campsites.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Park History