Burn Ban
No fires permitted at any time.
Matia Island Marine State Park
c/o Lime Kiln Point State Park, 1567 Westside Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Picture a green fairy forest of moss-covered rocks and cedar trees.
Matia island archipelago for its old-growth trees, rainforest vibe and dramatic cove with fantasy forest canopy and swirling sandstone formations. Picturing a green fairy forest covered with moss and cedar trees.
Located in the San Juan Islands, Matia Island Marine State Park is a secluded little island accessible only by boat.
Rules
- Dogs not Allowed
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses not Allowed
- Boat-in Only
Rolfe Cove, the campground, the loop trail and the beaches are open for public access. All other areas are closed to protect habitat and wildlife.
No potable water is available.
No garbage services on the island, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
Activities
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Beach Exploration
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Crabbing
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
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Kayaking
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Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
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Shellfishing
Swimming
Winter Camping
Amenities
Restrooms
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Buoys
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Dock
Moorage
Hiking Trails
Park features
Forest
Island
Mountain View
Ocean Beach
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Sandy Beach
Seasonal Wildflowers
Rules
- Dogs not Allowed
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses not Allowed
- Boat-in Only
Rolfe Cove, the campground, the loop trail and the beaches are open for public access. All other areas are closed to protect habitat and wildlife.
No potable water is available.
No garbage services on the island, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
Map & visitor guide
48.748445164034, -122.83886166137
Water activities
Boaters may use the 128-foot moorage dock or the buoys. Phone registration is available at buoys.
Fishing, crabbing and shellfishing may be done at the park with a current permit.
Diving and kayaking may be done here with advanced experience and gear.
Camping
Camping at Rolfe Cove Campground is first-come, first-served. There are six sites available. Potable water and trash service are not available.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Services and supplies
The nearest fuel and grocers are at Gooseberry Point near the Lummi ferry dock and seasonally at West Beach Resort on Orcas Island.
Park History