Bay View State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 757-0227
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Burn Ban - Level 1Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert NotificationBeginning October 15, the campground restroom near the field will only be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main campground restroom will still be open… (more)
Beginning October 15, the campground restroom near the field will only be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main campground restroom will still be open as usual.
Posted by the park 2026-10-12. Official alert
Overview
Bay View State Park is a 66-acre park in Skagit County, about 7 miles east of Anacortes.
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. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8 a.m. - Dusk year round
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Camp overnight at a standard or partial hookup campsite, maximum site length is 50 feet. One group camp is available for up to 24 people with tents only. The campground has full restrooms and showers.
Vegetation has been cleared along the north Park boundary near campsites 20-24 and 73-75. Please be aware that these campsites will have reduced privacy.
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Showers, Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Bay View Cabinshttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/bay-view-state-park/bay-view-cabins
Cabins
Nestled among Douglas fir trees and within walking distance to the park’s beach area are six cabins with views of Padilla Bay and the San Juan Islands. Two cabins have bathrooms and all but two cabins allows pets.
Rentals: Bay View Cabins
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingSurfingBikingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boating
A public watercraft launch is located three blocks south of the park.
Skagit County Parks also has a boat launch eight miles west of the park, just off Highway 20 under the Swinomish Channel. This launch is useable under various tide conditions.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Horses not Allowed
Be aware
There are no lifeguards on site.
Padilla Bay is heavily influenced by tidal action. The bay becomes a large mud flat during low tides. Caution is advised.
A recreational license is required for fishing at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Park Welcome Station
The park's Welcome Station is open from 9 - 10 a.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. daily. Stop by for park information, pass sales, park merchandise including firewood, ice, and souvenirs, Junior Ranger activity booklets, and more.
Getting there
- Address
- 10901 Bayview Edison Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 - Nearest town
- Anacortes — about 7 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.4886, -122.4787
- Phone
- (360) 757-0227
- bay.view@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology