Jones Island Marine State Park
Also known as Jones 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 3
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 Jones Island Marine State Park has been removed for the winter.
Posted by the park 2026-10-15. Official alert
Water quality Water ClosureDue to an unforeseen water leak drinking water is not available at Jones Island Marine State Park until further notice. Please plan accordingly and… (more)
Due to an unforeseen water leak drinking water is not available at Jones Island Marine State Park until further notice. Please plan accordingly and pack in your own water.
Posted by the park 2026-06-26. Official alert
Overview
In San Juan County, about 6 miles north of Friday Harbor, Jones Island Marine State Park covers about 735 acres.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes 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
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
- 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
Primitive campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Campsites on the west side of Jones Island are part of the Cascadia Marine Trail and are only reservable to those arriving by human-powered vessel.
Group camps and Adirondacks are available for reservations.
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 kayakingSwimmingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking
Explore four miles of hiking trails including an ADA-accessible trail through the island's interior. Endless water views greet you at every turn as you wander along the island's perimeter trail.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Part of the San Juan Islands, navigating these waters takes skill. There is a marked reef at the northeast entrance to North Cove and several unmarked, charted rocks along the southeastern shore. During high atmospheric pressure periods, strong northly winds may cause rough waters at North Cove. While low atmospheric conditions subject South Cove to strong southerly winds.
North and South coves are good for anchoring, expect continuous boat wakes from the heavy boat traffic in the summer. The east and west sides of the island do not have good anchorage spots.
Moorage
There are Seven mooring buoys available year-round and 128 linear feet of dock moorage, located at the North Cove. The dock is removed early Oct. - early April to prevent winter storm damage. Phone registration is available at buoys.
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.
Buoys are located at Latitude: 48º 37' 4.99" N (48.6180) Longitude: 123º 2' 47.76" W (-123.0466).
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
✓ 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 trails
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Trails
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
- Boat-in Only
Drinking water is available May through September.
No garbage services is provided on the island, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Friday Harbor — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.6154, -123.0471
- 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
“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