Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Posey Island State Park
Pearl Island, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Posey Island is a one-acre marine park located north of Pearl Island, near Roche Harbor. This tiny island has two primitive group campsites and is a terrific overnight stop for kayakers.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Boat-in Only
All Posey Marine State Park campsites are part of the Cascadia Marine Trail and are only reservable by those arriving by human-powered vessel. Those visiting by motor boats are limited to day-use only.
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
Swimming
Winter Camping
Amenities
Fire Pit
Restrooms
Picnic Tables
Park features
Island
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Boat-in Only
All Posey Marine State Park campsites are part of the Cascadia Marine Trail and are only reservable by those arriving by human-powered vessel. Those visiting by motor boats are limited to day-use only.
No garbage services on the island, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
Map & visitor guide
48.61833572, -123.167984
Picnic and day use
No drinking water or services are available on Posey Island. Make sure you bring everything you need for an enjoyable visit and take it with you when you leave. There is one composting toilet.
Camping
All camping is reserved for users arriving by human powered vessel or wind powered watercraft and are part of the Cascadia Marine Trail (PDF).
The two primitive campsites can be reserved May 15 - Sep. 30. Friday or Saturday nights are limited to one site and one night per reservation. Reservations are also limited to a total of any five Friday and /or Saturday one-night reservations per month.
Reservations for Sunday - Thursday nights May 15-September 30 are limited to one site and a maximum of two nights per reservation. Reservations are also limited to a total of six one- or two-night weekday reservations per month.
They are first-come, first-served the rest of the year and on nights when they have not been reserved.
Kayaking
Kayaking is one of the best ways to enjoy Posey Island. Paddle around Spieden Island and watch antelope and long-horned sheep grazing on the meadows. Keep an eye out for orca whales, seals and porpoises that are often spotted in these waters. Posey Island is a popular stop for commercial kayak tours and can get busy during the summer.
Park History