Patos Island Marine 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 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 17 miles southwest of Blaine, Patos Island Marine State Park covers about 226 acres.
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and wildlife watching. 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
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 - Buoys | $23 |
Official wording
• 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
Seven primitive campsites 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
Seven primitive campsites are available first-come, first-served. One vault toilet is located nearby.
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 kayakingSnorkeling and scubaPicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails | — | — | Walk from the beach, through a madrone forest and up to the top of the rock outcropping for spectacular views. A half-mile hiking trail takes you to the U.S. Coast Guard Lighthouse located on the west end of the island. |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails
Walk from the beach, through a madrone forest and up to the top of the rock outcropping for spectacular views. A half-mile hiking trail takes you to the U.S. Coast Guard Lighthouse located on the west end of the island.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Two mooring buoys are available first-come, first-served. Moorage fees are charged year round from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Phone registration is available at buoys. Daily and annual permits are available.
Be sure to check weather reports and avoid anchoring here if the forecast indicates high pressure systems or wind speeds greater than 12 knots. The strong currents and winds may cause your boat to drag anchor and run aground.
Buoys are located at Latitude: 48º 47' 6" N (48.785) Longitude: 122º 57' 58.96" W (-122.9663).
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
- Horses not Allowed
- Boat-in Only
There is no drinking 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
- Blaine — about 17 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.7847, -122.9559
- 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