Doe Island Marine State Park
Also known as Doe 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) 376-2073
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed 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 Boating and MoorageThe moorage dock on Doe Island Marine State Park has been removed for the winter.
Posted by the park 2026-10-21. Official alert
Overview
In San Juan County, about 13 miles northwest of Anacortes, Doe Island Marine State Park covers about 10 acres.
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
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 |
|---|---|
| Moorage - Docks | $1 |
Official wording
• Moorage - Docks: $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
Offering glorious views of the surrounding islands, primitive campsites with a table and firepit are 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 Offering glorious views of the surrounding islands, primitive campsites with a table and firepit are available first-come, first-served.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails | 0.3 mi | — | Explore the island on a 0.3-mile rugged, perimeter hiking loop. |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails Explore the island on a 0.3-mile rugged, perimeter hiking loop.
Boating and paddling
Boating A 60-foot dock with moorage is provided on the northside of island. The southside of the island offers two pocket coves perfect for beaching a kayak. 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. No State Parks moorage buoys are available. All buoys are privately owned, please respect private property.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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 • Boat-in Only Docks are removed in early October through early April to prevent winter storm damage. There is no potable water on the island. There is 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 13 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.6328, -122.7876
- Phone
- (360) 376-2073
- Sucia.Island@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
“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