Obstruction Pass State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 376-2326
Official page last checked 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
In San Juan County, about 12 miles northwest of Anacortes, Obstruction Pass State Park covers about 80 acres.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 1.8 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (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 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 |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
| Moorage - Buoys | $23 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • 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
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
There are nine first-come, first-served primitive campsites located on the south end of the park.
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
There are nine first-come, first-served primitive campsites located on the south end of the park. If you kayak or canoe in, one Cascadia Marine Trail campsite is available first-come, first-served. Two composting toilets are located nearby. Campsites have fire pits.
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
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails | 1.8 mi | — | Meander down a half-mile trail that travels through a low forest, up to the bluff where you can gaze out onto endless water. There is a total of 1.8 miles of hiking trails to explore. You can learn more about the geology, ecology and culture of the area on a 0.6 miles long self-guided interpretive trail. |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails
Meander down a half-mile trail that travels through a low forest, up to the bluff where you can gaze out onto endless water. There is a total of 1.8 miles of hiking trails to explore. You can learn more about the geology, ecology and culture of the area on a 0.6 miles long self-guided interpretive trail.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Tie your boat up on a mooring buoy to spend the night on the water. Three moorage buoys are located just off shore at the south end of the park. 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 permitsare available.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Parking
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
- Horses not Allowed
No potable water is available at this park. Practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Anacortes — about 12 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.6052, -122.8274
- Phone
- (360) 376-2326
- moran@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