Spencer Spit State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 468-2251
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
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 NotificationHiker/Biker sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and do reach capacity on weekends. It is recommended to arrive early for these… (more)
Hiker/Biker sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and do reach capacity on weekends. It is recommended to arrive early for these sites. If campsites are at capacity, and unavailable, there are neighboring private managed camping locations on Lopez Island which may have availability.
Posted by the park 2026-05-26. Official alert
Overview
Spencer Spit State Park is a 200-acre park in San Juan County, about 11 miles west of Anacortes.
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). The park says there are no showers.
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 |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Moorage - Buoys | $23 |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Moorage - Buoys: $23 for buoy • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
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 37 standard reservable campsites and sixteen hiker/biker sites that 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
Choose from private campsites, open beachside sites or from one of the group camps.
There are 37 standard reservable campsites and sixteen hiker/biker sites that are available first-come, first-served. Three first come, first served Cascadia Marine Trail sites are available if you arrive by wind- or human-powered watercraft.
A dump station and two restrooms are located nearby, but there are no showers or hook ups. Most of the campsites are large and private. A composting toilet is located near the beach campsites.
Group camp
G-1 is reservable and has three walk-in sites, one of which is an Adirondack shelter with eight bunks. It can accommodate up to 24 people and 3 vehicles.
G-3 is reservable and has a kitchen shelter with an electrical outlet, water spigot, three picnic tables, a pedestal barbecue and fire pit. It can accommodate up to 24 people, a trailer, six tents and five vehicles.
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Double campsites, Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingSurfingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking
Take in lovely water views and spot local wildlife on two miles of flat trails that run around the edge of the park, along the lagoon and down the spit.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Eleven moorage buoys are available, eight on the north side of the spit and three on the south side. 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. Phone registration is available at buoys.
Moorage is located at Latitude: 48º 32' 23" N (48.5397) and Longitude: 122º 51' 15.84" W (-122.8544).
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
✓ 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 campsites
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms
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
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.
No garbage service is available, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
Getting there
- Address
- 521 A. Bakerview Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261 - Nearest town
- Anacortes — about 11 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.5369, -122.8603
- Phone
- (360) 468-2251
- spencer.spit@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