Skagit Island Marine State Park
Also known as Skagit Island State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- 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 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-08-02. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 25 acres, Skagit Island Marine State Park lies in Skagit County, about 6 miles south of Anacortes.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- 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
The campsite on the point is for all users. The Cascadia Marine Trail site, west of the vault toilet, is only for those arriving by human-powered watercraft.
Gas stoves are recommended. Firewood is not available. There is no potable water or garbage service on the island. Visitors must pack out what they pack in.
Overnight unattended vehicle fee must be paid at the Cornet Bay watercraft launch.
Winter Schedule
Getting there
- Address
- 41229 SR 20
Oak Harbor, WA 98277 - Nearest town
- Anacortes — about 6 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.4134, -122.5791
- 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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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