The best camping near Sucia Island Marine State Park

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West Beach Resort

28 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents11 acres · Eastsound, WA

West Beach Resort is located on the sunny and pristine west side of Orcas Island, Washington. We are a private destination resort specializing in providing guests with an authentic San Juan Islands getaway. We have been an Orcas Island lodging and hotel destination since 1938. Stay in our fully-equipped beachfront cabins on our world class walk-out, west-facing, sand/pebble beach and watch the sunset as you relive the day’s adventures from your private beach fire pit. We also offer ocean view and garden cabins, RV, camping, marina, boat rentals, general store, kayak and canoe rentals, and a seasonal activities kiosk and beachfront food service. Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind Pacific Northwest experience you won’t soon forget. Whether you’re looking for a fantastic family summer vacation spot or that romantic retreat in the off-season, you simply won’t find a more stunning location for your escape to Washington's paradise that is Orcas Island's West Beach Resort.

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Samish Island Bluff

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Bow, WA

Come and experience the beauty of Samish Island at this private high bank campsite. Enjoy the amazing water and mountain views from this unique property while lounging in your van, relaxing in your tent or hanging out on the spacious decks. Convenience of a drive on island and only 20 minutes to the freeway. Single campsite is located at the front of the property perched at the bluff edge, boasting amazing sunsets, panoramic water views of Samish + Bellingham bay with Blanchard and Chuckanut in the background. Bring your toys or just enjoy the view. Located just steps from the public beach access you can enjoy clamming, kayaking, paddle boarding or just beach combing. There is also a regularly serviced Honey bucket at the park access. Bikes are a great option for exploring the island and the surrounding area including all that Edison has to offer just a few miles away. Site includes a designated parking space, two large decks with a pergola, gazebo, timber table, firepit and adirondack chairs for enjoying the view. we are best setup for tent campers w/ single vehicle, trucks w/ slide in campers, vans etc. We CANNOT accommodate travel trailers at this site! No power/water/bathroom facilities Friendly pets are welcome, please pick up after your furry friends and keep them on leash or long line *firewood/bikes/kayaks/paddle boards not provided The residence is not currently occupied and we are starting repairs and renovations on the back buildings later this year, so you may see me in/out some days as I base my construction business from the shop at the back of the property Please enjoy the private campsite area and refrain from exploring the back of the property or other buildings.

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High Bluff

12 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Bellingham, WA

High Bluff Campgrounds are situated on 13 acres of pure nature. Offering 8 camp sites suitable for tenting and campers, and 3 RV sites with water and electrical hook ups. Each camp site has a firepit with cooking grill top, and a picnic table. Enjoy a complimentary bundle of firewood upon your arrival. The camp sites have community potable water, portable toilets, and power. Large Chuckanut boulders lie on the mountain side surrounded with large cedar and alder trees. Just minutes to Old Fairhaven and downtown Bellingham, but yet tranquil and private. Lake Samish is also 5 minutes away for swimming and boating. Galbraith and Squires Mountain are close by for the mountain bike community! Also new this year is our own private hiking trail to High Bluff. This advanced hiking trail is a challenging jaunt to magnificent views of Lake and surrounding mountains.

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Serene Lopez Island Camping

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents29 acres · Lopez Island, WA

Designed with solo travelers, couples, & adults, in mind. Lopez Farm Cottages & Tent Camping is a casual farm style inn on the north end of Lopez Island. Conveniently located between the ferry terminal and the village where the restaurants, markets, and coffee shops are. With only 13 campsites on the property it never feels crowded. Choose from drive in, walk in, or fully furnished canvas wall tent sites and camp buildings that houses showers with hot water and flushing toilets. Whether you're seeking a quiet getaway or an outdoor adventure, Lopez Farm Cottages & Tent Camping provides the perfect setting. Guests can explore the island's scenic trails, cruise around the island on bike, or simply unwind on the property's grounds. Bbq grills, microwave, instant hot water dispenser, and a bocce ball court are amenities offered with each campsite having their own picnic table. At the Inn we have a pair of friendly cats, entertaining sheep and a couple dozen chickens. You'll get the sense of the farm, a taste of the slo-pez style, and a chance to connect with like minded folks or enjoy some peace and quiet to yourselves.

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Ravensong Refuge

7 sites · Tents10 acres · Eastsound, WA

10 acres of meadows, forest, garden, pond and seasonal stream on Orcas Island, WA! Camp in a grove of cedars or in a meadow by the pond. Orcas Island at large is a special place to connect with nature and healthy ecosystems.Moran State Park on the east side of the island is a fabulous evergreen rainforest sanctuary with old growth trees and amazing lakes to explore. Turtleback mountain is on the west side (close to us) and is a sacred mountain full of oak trees and splendid views of the surrounding islands, including Vancouver island in the distance. Some other features not to miss are whale watching, kayaking, and the excellent restaurants around the island. Our homestead is a great place to rest, recharge and sink in.There is no longer an outdoor kitchen for use and due to fire hazard/liability the sauna is not for use either.

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Waterfront Robins Nest

1 site · RV1 acre · Ferndale, WA

This serene waterfront setting provides views of the San Juan Islands yet only minutes away from downtown Bellingham. Enjoy the best views from your private campsite complete with a picnic table and relaxing adirondack chairs to end the day watching the sunset.Easy access to the water for your kayak or canoe! Enjoy some of the most amazing birdwatching the state has to offer. Eagles and Herron, Redwing black birds, ducks and Canadian Geese making several daily appearances. Spend Hours exploring around this little gem area of the Pacific NW. Golf, swimming and casino all close by. Easy on/off from I-5Guests love it here: "We can not say enough about Robin and her place. It’s private and quiet. She welcomed us warmly with a print out of tides, things to do and general information about the area. We had one day of sun and one day of a storm with 50 mile an hour winds. The storm was amazing to watch tucked into our side of the property. Close to parks, hikes and Bellingham. For people with small children there is a playground just a few houses away. Bring boots or old shoes for low tide. This is by far one of the best places, and hosts, we have had while hip camping. We will be back often this fall and winter."

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The Lookout

2 sites · RVs, Tents23 acres · Clear Lake, WA

The Lookout is an amazing piece of property with elevations with expansive south facing views of Clear Lake, Rainier, Olympics, and the foothills of the Cascades. The site is perfect for sunsets, a launch pad to activities in Skagit Valley, and most importantly a private mountain bike flow trail (experts only at this time). More trails coming this fall! Check us out on IG @___the_lookout

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Cedar Hollow by the Sea

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Friday Harbor, WA

IMPORTANT: Please note that all stays require a ferry reservation to and from our site - we are on an island and it is the only way to reach the property! If bringing a car or camper to San Juan Island, you MUST already have a ferry reservation to reserve our campsite. Please include your ferry status in any messages. NOTE: Walking on the ferry and renting an electric bike or small vehicle once here can be a way around full ferries. There is parking at Anacortes Ferry Terminal. Walk-ons do not need reservations or advance tickets. WSDOT releases any last minute open vehicle slots at 7 am sharp two weeks and then again two days prior to the sailing date. There is also the far riskier "vehicle standby". See https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries for much more information. An oasis in the woods surrounded by towering cedars on San Juan Island. 5 acres of private property to walk, along with easy access to other amenities. Quiet well behaved dogs allowed on a leash. Firepit available depending on burn rules. Awaken to birdsong. Watch deer graze. Relax. Property/owners are LGBTQ+ and DEI welcoming Nearby activities include whale watching, sea kayaking, farm tours, boating, road and mountain biking, frisbee golf, and hiking.

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June Bud Farms

4 sites · RVs, Tents121 acres · WA

June Bud Farms was established in 1960s. Blending two single parents, each with 4 kids. While June & Bud raised 8 kids, they collected Registered Holsteins for their quaint dairy. As the Dairy grew to 110 acers home to 120 heifers', they soon had to add an additional milking parlor. From milking 4 cows to a staggering 12 at once, Bud made the paper for the cutting edge technology! As time marches on, the kids all grown, the little farm retired. Fast forward to 2020, its time to breath new life into this stout and sturdy barn. Cows are not in the current foreseeable future, but flowers are. We will carry on the name of Grandma June and Grandpa Bud. The play on the names is still quite fitting, and June Bud Farms continues to live on.

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The Chuckanut Rock

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Edison, WA

Watch the sunset into the world famous San Juan Islands. Our property is located on the scenic Chuckanut Drive. It is a 15 minute walk to Taylor United's Seafood Bar that has beer and wine. You will need boots just below the knee, or hiking shoes that will get wet. The Creek crossing is a little deeper this year. You will also be crossing a muddy area for about 20 yards, you will sink about 3 inches into the mud. The hike into the campsite takes 12 minutes. You need to contact me to check the tides, as to be able to get to the campsite. We need to hike in below a 5 foot tide. Starting October, the campsite closes for winter. Again , this campsite is Tide dependent. The first question to me should be, What is the latest we can hike in? I am not Moses, I can’t part the sea.

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Ball Bay View RV Park West Side

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Blaine, WA

Nice creek side camp sites. We have bathrooms with showers. Power and Water for each site. Close to the Birch Bay Beach amazing sunsets!! Bathrooms, showers and laundry on site.

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Chuckanut Hills Farm & Camp

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Sedro Woolley, WA

Retreat to relax at Chuckanut Hills Farm and Campground, a 20-acre energy-regenerative, off-grid family farm nestled at the foot of Anderson Mountain and surrounded by thousands of acres of forest. 30 minutes south of Bellingham in the Chuckanut Mountains, the only finger of the Cascade Mountain Range that reaches all the way to the Salish Sea. These hills were the native home of the Saquantch people - a Salish coast tribe that fished and hunted the mountains surrounding Lake Whatcom. They lived in long lodge homes and were later pushed out by the invading Lummi Tribe. The Lummi Tribe was later pushed out by Western logging companies, and the entire mountainous region was logged aggressively for a number of years. Where our farm now rests was once the second of many logging camps built by Ed English; a railroad ran through the lower part of our property, taking logs from Lake Whatcom down to the boom town of Seattle. Our intention while being the current caretakers of this ancestral land is to restore native plants, raise heirloom produce and heritage animals, and provide a restful nature paradise for people looking to spend time in the outdoors.

The best camping near Sucia Island Marine State Park guide

Overview

About

Embark on an adventure to Sucia Island Marine State Park, where the emerald waters and forested trails await your exploration. This boater's paradise offers a plethora of activities, from beach exploration and bird watching to kayaking and scuba diving. With 60 standard campsites and reservable group camps, the park promises an immersive experience in nature's splendor.

Notable campgrounds

Echo Bay: Nestled in a picturesque setting, Echo Bay's campsites offer a tranquil retreat for nature lovers.
Fossil Bay: Fossil Bay's campsites are perfect for adventurers looking to explore the island's unique geological features.
Shallow Bay: Shallow Bay provides a serene camping experience with easy access to the water for boating and fishing.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early to secure your spot, as campsites at Sucia Island Marine State Park are in high demand during peak season.
Consider visiting during the shoulder seasons for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
Keep an eye on cancellations, as last-minute openings can provide an opportunity to reserve a sought-after campsite.
Explore nearby camping options to ensure you have a backup plan in case the park is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Sucia Island Marine State Park is during the summer months, from early April to September, when the weather is warm and the park's full services, including potable water, are available. Winter visits offer solitude but come with limited amenities and shorter daylight hours.

Know before you go

Check for burn bans and water availability alerts before your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times to protect the park's wildlife and natural beauty.
Remember that Sucia Island is boat-in only, so plan your transportation accordingly.
Boaters should navigate carefully around the island, paying close attention to reefs and underwater hazards.
There are no services on the island, so come prepared with all necessary supplies for your stay.