Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County
Also known as Hope Island State Park - Skagit County
2 notices: Burn Ban · Burn Ban No fires at any time — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 675-3767
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Burn BanNo fires permitted at any time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Burn Ban No fires at any timeNo fires permitted at any time. Learn more about this Burn Ban alert
Posted by the park 2026-08-04. Official alert
Overview
In Skagit County, about 7 miles south of Anacortes, Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County covers about 181 acres.
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
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 8:00 a.m. - Dusk
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 |
|---|---|
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
| Moorage - Buoys | $23 |
Official wording
• Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night • Moorage - Buoys: $23 for buoy
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
No dogs
Not allowed in or on: the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.
Dogs not Allowed • Dogs not Allowed Dogs are not allowed on the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
The park offers six first-come, first-serve primitive campsites on the north shore bay. The pay station is near the eastern campsite. A vault toilet is in the woods 100-feet south of the campsites.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boating
Located in Skagit County, Hope Island offers two buoys. You can pay for moorage by phone or onshore, visit the boating moorage page for more information.
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 not Allowed
- Horses not Allowed
- Boat-in Only
Garbage must be packed out when visitors leave.
Dogs are not allowed on the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.
Most of the island is a Natural Area Preserve, which is closed to recreational use. Please stay in the established camping area. For more information about Natural Area Preserves, check out RCW 79.70 and WAC 332-60.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Anacortes — about 7 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.3989, -122.5691
- Phone
- (360) 675-3767
- Deception.Pass@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