Sucia 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 3
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
Partial closure Part of the Park is ClosedConstruction will occur at Fossil Bay, starting mid-November. Work includes building a brand-new pumpout station for the bay. Expect to see a large… (more)
Construction will occur at Fossil Bay, starting mid-November. Work includes building a brand-new pumpout station for the bay. Expect to see a large barge with a crane and hear construction noise, as crews work with the tides. Moorage will still be available.
Posted by the park 2026-10-12. Official alert
Alert GeneralThere will not be drinking water available at Sucia Island Marine State Park from October 1st through April 15th. Please plan accordingly and pack in… (more)
There will not be drinking water available at Sucia Island Marine State Park from October 1st through April 15th. Please plan accordingly and pack in your own water.
Posted by the park 2026-10-01. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 814 acres, Sucia Island Marine State Park lies in San Juan County, about 16 miles southwest of Ferndale.
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - Docks and buoys | $23 |
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $1 |
Official wording
• Moorage - Docks and buoys: $23 for buoy, $1 per vessel foot for dock
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 60 primitive campsites 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 and day-use
There are 60 primitive campsites available first-come, first-served. The 4 standard group camps are reservable. Visitors with disabilities may call the park at (360) 376-2073 for moorage and camping accommodations. Day-use shelters and areas are reservable. All other picnic tables are first-come, first-served.
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
Sucia has 48 mooring buoys, two linear moorage systems and two docks. These are found at the following locations around the island:
- Echo Bay
- Ewing Cove
- Fossil Bay
- Fox Cove
- Shallow Bay
- Snoring Bay
Dock 2 is removed from Oct. - April to prevent storm damage. Mooring buoys remain in place all year. All boats, including boats rafted to another boat, must self-register and pay moorage fees upon arrival.
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. This park offers phone in buoy registration. For instructions, visit the Boating Moorage page.
Anchorage is available in all the bays and coves, there is no fee for boats riding on their own anchor. The bottoms are generally sandy mud, but in some locations eelgrass and seaweed make setting an anchor difficult.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
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
Fossil collecting is strictly prohibited.
There are no services on this island. Potable water is available from early April to September. No garbage services on the island, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
Boaters should use caution when in the waters around this park and should check their charts frequently, paying particular attention to Clements Reef on the north shore of Sucia, as well as the entrances to Ewing Cove, Fox Cove and Shallow Bay.
A long reef extends to the west of Little Sucia Island. Reefs also extend outward from Henry Point, North and South Finger Islands and the Cluster Islands.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Ferndale — about 16 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.7581, -122.9089
- 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