State Parks Near Arlington, Washington
44 state park units lie within 50 miles of Arlington. The closest is Camano Island State Park, about 16 mi west of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Camano Island State Park16 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 44 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 337 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 42pets allowed
State parks near Arlington, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Arlington; driving distance is usually longer.
Camano Island State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Camano Island State Park →Cama Beach Historical State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cama Beach Historical State Park →Mount Pilchuck State Park
Visitors come for wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Pilchuck State Park →South Whidbey State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for South Whidbey State Park →Fort Casey Historical State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and wildlife watching. Its trail network totals roughly 1.8 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Casey Historical State Park →Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County →Skagit Island Marine State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Skagit Island Marine State Park →Fort Flagler Historical State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Flagler Historical State Park →Rasar State Park
The park supports horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 3.7 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Rasar State Park →Mystery Bay State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mystery Bay State Park →Bay View State Park
Popular activities here are surfing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Bay View State Park →Kinney Point State Park Property
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Kinney Point State Park Property →Joseph Whidbey State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Joseph Whidbey State Park →Deception Pass State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Deception Pass State Park →Fort Ebey State Park
The park supports mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Ebey State Park →Fort Worden Historical State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Worden Historical State Park →Shine Tidelands State Park
Things to do include surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Shine Tidelands State Park →Wallace Falls State Park
Things to do include rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Its trail network totals roughly 17 miles, according to the park. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Wallace Falls State Park →Fort Townsend Historical State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. The official site lists about 6.5 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Townsend Historical State Park →Saint Edward State Park
Visitors come for mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Saint Edward State Park →Saddlebag Island Marine State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Saddlebag Island Marine State Park →Anderson Lake State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Anderson Lake State Park →Rockport State Park
Popular activities here are biking, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rockport State Park →Kitsap Memorial State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Kitsap Memorial State Park →Bridle Trails State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, wildlife watching, geocaching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bridle Trails State Park →Larrabee State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 18 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Larrabee State Park →James Island Marine State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for James Island Marine State Park →Miller Peninsula State Park Property
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife watching, biking, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Miller Peninsula State Park Property →Spencer Spit State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Spencer Spit State Park →Sequim Bay State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Sequim Bay State Park →Lake Sammamish State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Sammamish State Park →Obstruction Pass State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 1.8 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Obstruction Pass State Park →Doe Island Marine State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Doe Island Marine State Park →Illahee State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Illahee State Park →Manchester State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Manchester State Park →Turn Island Marine State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Turn Island Marine State Park →Moran State Park
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Moran State Park →Blind Island Marine State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Blind Island Marine State Park →Clark Island Marine State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Clark Island Marine State Park →Blake Island Marine State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Blake Island Marine State Park →Squak Mountain State Park
The park supports horseback riding, wildlife watching, geocaching, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Squak Mountain State Park →Scenic Beach State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Scenic Beach State Park →Dosewallips State Park
The park supports swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Dosewallips State Park →Pleasant Harbor State Park Property
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Pleasant Harbor State Park Property →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Arlington
- Camano Island State Park 16 mi west · Campground listed
- Mount Pilchuck State Park 18 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Fort Casey Historical State Park 25 mi west · Campground listed
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County 25 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Skagit Island Marine State Park 26 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 28 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Arlington
- Camano Island State Park 16 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Rasar State Park 26 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Bay View State Park 27 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Deception Pass State Park 28 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Wallace Falls State Park 30 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Arlington
- Camano Island State Park 16 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cama Beach Historical State Park 17 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Mount Pilchuck State Park 18 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- South Whidbey State Park 22 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fort Casey Historical State Park 25 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 37 more in the list above
Swimming near Arlington
- Camano Island State Park 16 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cama Beach Historical State Park 17 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fort Casey Historical State Park 25 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County 25 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Skagit Island Marine State Park 26 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 32 more in the list above
Hiking near Arlington
- Camano Island State Park 16 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Cama Beach Historical State Park 17 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Mount Pilchuck State Park 18 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- South Whidbey State Park 22 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Casey Historical State Park 25 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 34 more in the list above
Fishing near Arlington
- Camano Island State Park 16 mi west · Fishing listed
- Cama Beach Historical State Park 17 mi west · Fishing listed
- Fort Casey Historical State Park 25 mi west · Fishing listed
- Skagit Island Marine State Park 26 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Fort Flagler Historical State Park 26 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 31 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Arlington
What is the closest state park to Arlington?
Camano Island State Park is the closest, about 16 miles west of Arlington in a straight line. Next are Cama Beach Historical State Park and Mount Pilchuck State Park.
How many state parks are near Arlington?
44 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Arlington have camping?
33 parks list camping, the nearest being Camano Island State Park, Mount Pilchuck State Park and Fort Casey Historical State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Arlington?
Yes, at 42 parks, including Camano Island State Park, Cama Beach Historical State Park and Mount Pilchuck State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Arlington?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Everett, WA14 mi south
- Near Mount Vernon, WA19 mi northwest
- Near Monroe, WA23 mi south
- Near Oak Harbor, WA24 mi west
- Near Edmonds, WA26 mi south
- Near Anacortes, WA31 mi northwest
- Near Seattle, WA39 mi south
- Near Bainbridge Island, WA40 mi southwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.