Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Camano Island adventure.
Camp on a quiet, underrated island within a short drive of Seattle.
Driftwood-strewn beaches and a secluded coastline with views stretching across Puget Sound await at Camano Island State Park. While other state parks on the area’s more popular islands feel overrun, Camano Island is usually quiet. But the park doesn’t skimp on attractive features: visitors can take forested hikes, walk the beach and connect to nearby Cama Beach State Park, launch a kayak, or set crab pots. The park’s campsites are open to tent camping and RVs, and there are some set aside just for those arriving by foot, kayak, or bike.
The park is open year round, and is beautiful any time of year. The park is rarely crowded, though it can be on the busy side on summer weekends and holidays. The park’s trails and beaches are accessible any time of year, though visiting outside of summer will mean you share the area with few, if any, other people. If you’re interested in setting crab pots, check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website for season information and restrictions. The crabbing season generally runs July through September.