Blind Island Marine State Park Campground

Blind Island is tiny. It's more of a rock than anything else. There are a few sites, each with a picnic table and one composting toilet. There is no water. In fair weather, there is little shade available from the sparse trees and very little shelter then the weather is not so fair.

It's possible to anchor in Blind Bay but there are few places to beach a dingy especially at low tide. I usually come to Bling via kayak or canoe. There's a small landing spot on the western side of the island that can be very rocky and almost inaccessible during extremely low tides.

You can see both the Orcas and Shaw ferry landings from Blind Island and there's plenty of boat traffic to keep you entertained. Blind also makes a great lunch/rest spot when paddling around the islands.

Blind Island is tiny but for a kayaker it is a perfect spot to camp while touring the San Juan Islands. At first glance Blind looks like one of a dozen small mound islands in this area BUT it is part of the Cascadia Marine Trail which makes it a gem. The majority of this beautiful island group is privately owned. That can make island hopping a challenge, especially in the summer when the available sites are packed.

Bring all your own water, there is no fresh water available on Blind Island. There are 2 campsites available at the top of the island. Great views await you of Shaw, Orcas and Mt Baker.

Did I mention Raccoons. They maybe cute in photos but on Blind they are a constant unwanted companion. They will attempt to get into your food-day and night. Be very conscious of their presence and keep a very clean camp.