Saddlebag Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is the closest mainland gateway for boaters heading to the park. Visitors use its marinas, launches, and services before crossing into the San Juan Islands."
A boat-access-only marine park in the San Juan Islands known for kayaking, beach camping, and wildlife viewing.
Deception Pass State Park
"Anacortes visitors often pair a trip to the park with waterfront dining, marinas, and ferry travel. The city is a popular starting point for scenic drives and day trips to the bridge."
A scenic coastal park famous for its bridge, beaches, forests, and waterfront recreation.
Skagit Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is the closest major launch point for boaters heading to the park. Visitors come for marinas, supplies, and easy access to the San Juan Islands."
A remote marine park offering primitive island camping, shoreline exploration, and wildlife viewing.
Matia Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a common launch point for San Juan Islands trips, with marinas, supplies, and ferry connections. Visitors from here often come for day boating, kayaking, and island-hopping."
A secluded marine park on a forested island with beaches, wildlife, and boating access.
Moran State Park
"Anacortes is a common departure point for ferry travelers heading to Orcas Island. Visitors from here often come for a full-day outing or an overnight stay in the park."
A scenic island park on Orcas Island featuring lakes, forests, and panoramic summit views.
Hope Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a major boating hub with marinas, boat services, and access to the Salish Sea. Visitors from here often combine a marine park outing with island-hopping or waterfront recreation."
A boat-access-only island park in Skagit Bay with beaches, forest, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Skull Island
"Anacortes is a major launch point for island travel and a common starting place for day trips into the San Juans. Travelers from Anacortes visit for boating access and scenic marine recreation."
A secluded island park in the San Juan Islands offering shoreline exploration, wildlife viewing, and peaceful day-use recreation.
Turn Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a major launch point for San Juan Islands travel and a common starting place for visitors exploring marine parks. It appeals to boaters, ferry riders, and outdoor travelers planning island trips."
A boat-access-only island park in the San Juan Islands known for camping, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
Blind Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is the primary mainland gateway to the San Juan Islands and a major departure point for ferries and private boats. Many visitors from Anacortes use Blind Island as part of a longer island cruising itinerary."
A small boat-access-only island park in the San Juan Islands known for quiet anchorage, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
Clark Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a primary mainland departure point for the San Juan Islands. Travelers from here often visit Clark Island as part of a boating or kayaking trip."
A quiet boat-in marine park in the San Juan Islands with beach access, camping, and scenic Salish Sea views.
James Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a major launch point for San Juan Islands travel. Visitors from here often come for boating, kayaking, and island-hopping trips."
A secluded boat-access island park in the San Juan Islands known for kayaking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Doe Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a major launch point for ferries, private boats, and marine recreation in the San Juans. Visitors from Anacortes often use it as the most convenient mainland access point for a trip to Doe Island."
A secluded marine park in the San Juan Islands known for kayaking, beachcombing, and primitive island camping.
Eagle Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a popular launch point for ferries, boaters, and regional visitors heading into the islands. It appeals to park visitors looking for supplies, marinas, and overnight stays before a marine trip."
A secluded boat-access-only island park in the San Juan Islands with camping, beaches, and wildlife viewing.
Patos Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is the closest major mainland gateway to the San Juan Islands. Visitors from here frequently travel by boat or kayak for day trips and overnight island camping."
A remote boat-access-only marine park with a historic lighthouse, shoreline camping, and outstanding wildlife viewing.
Posey Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a major gateway to the San Juan Islands with ferries, marinas, and outdoor outfitters. Many visitors begin their island trips here before continuing north by boat or ferry."
A remote marine park offering primitive island camping, kayaking, and scenic San Juan Islands shoreline views.
Stuart Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a major launch point for ferries, charters, and private boats bound for the San Juans. Travelers from Anacortes often visit Stuart Island for camping, kayaking, and a quieter marine setting."
A remote marine park in the San Juan Islands offering boating, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and secluded shoreline camping.
Sucia Island Marine State Park
"Anacortes is a major mainland departure point for the San Juan Islands. Many visitors from Anacortes head to Sucia for a weekend boating trip or a scenic overnight stay on the island."
A boat-access-only island park in the San Juan Islands with coves, beaches, camping, and exceptional marine scenery.
Larrabee State Park
"Anacortes travelers may stop here for shoreline scenery before or after island travel. The park’s views and camping make it a strong complement to a San Juan Islands trip."
Washington’s first state park, known for coastal views, camping, and forested shoreline.
Rasar State Park
"Anacortes visitors may come to Rasar State Park for a quieter inland contrast to the coast and islands. It is a good option for travelers combining marine and mountain scenery in one trip."
A scenic Skagit River park with camping, boating, and quiet forested recreation.
Birch Bay State Park
"Anacortes visitors may come north for a quieter beach experience and tidal exploration. The park is a good complement to island-ferry travel and other coastal adventures."
A popular saltwater park with sandy beaches, tidal flats, and wide-open views of the bay.
