Saddlebag Island Marine State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- 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. 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 Skagit County, about 5 miles northeast of Anacortes, Saddlebag Island Marine State Park covers about 25 acres.
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with 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
Per vehicle: Discover Pass required for day-use parking; not required for registered campers in the park they are staying in. Extra fees for watercraft launch ($7/day), trailer dump ($5), moorage.
Statewide fee rule from Washington's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
Four primitive campsites include a picnic 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
Four primitive campsites include a picnic table and firepit, are available first-come, first-served.
One campsite is part of the Cascadia Marine Trail and for the use of those arriving by human or wind-powered boats.
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 scubaSwimmingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boating
The north bay provides the most wind protection and has sandy beaches with gravel and some bigger rocks. Access to the island is easier from the north bay.
There are no docks or buoys available.
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
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.
Make sure to stay 100 feet away from all marine wildlife.
Fishing and shellfish harvesting
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 5 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.5359, -122.5566
- 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
- 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