Blind Island Marine State Park
Also known as Blind Island State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 378-2044
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
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
Overview
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Covering about 2 acres, Blind Island Marine State Park lies in San Juan County, about 16 miles northwest of Anacortes.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
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
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $23 |
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $1 |
Official wording
• Moorage - Docks and buoys: $23 for buoy, $1 per vessel foot for dock
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
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
This park has four primitive Cascade Marine Trail campsites, available first-come, first-served.
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 This park has four primitive Cascade Marine Trail campsites, available first-come, first-served. Their use is restricted to those arriving by human- powered vessel or wind-powered watercraft. If you arrive by a motorized vessel, you're not allowed to camp at this park but may enjoy the island for day use. There is one composting toilet and two campsites, situated at the top of the island. Each site has a 360-degree vista of Shaw and Orcas Islands and the narrow channel between them. You may catch a glimpse of Mount Baker on clear days. Be prepared to bring everything you'll need for a fun and comfortable visit.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boating There are four moorage buoys available all year. Moorage fees are charged year-round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available. Phone registration is available at buoys. The boat launch is at Latitude: 48º 35' 3.84" N (48.5844) Longitude: 122º 56' 18.98" W (-122.9386).
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ 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.
Rules and permits
• Dogs Allowed on Leash • Horses not Allowed • Boat-in Only No potable water is available on the island. No garbage services on the island, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Anacortes — about 16 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.5850, -122.9371
- Phone
- (360) 378-2044
- limekiln@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
- Photo: Blind Island (32388919804).jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington from Portland, America
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology