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Patos Island State Park

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About

Bureau of Land Management

Welcome to the northwestern-most point in the lower 48 states! Patos Island is a wild and remote 200-acre island in the beautiful Salish Sea. The mountains of Canada and the spectacular Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges provide scenic backdrops to this special area. Recreational activities…

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Washington State Park fees apply.

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  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • Tent Sites

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For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Kaila  R.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

Super Remote Island Camping

It was an awesome trip. We camped right out in the open and watched the barges go past in the night. The stars and the sunsets were incredible. The view from the lighthouse is pretty incredible. Can only get there by boat, so it's pretty quiet.

  • Sunset from the lighthouse
Kelsey M.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

My Favorite of the San Juan Islands!

Patos Island is incredible. A little bit hard to get to, the cove on Patos boasts strong currents that require you to anchor with care if not using one of the few mooring buoys. Some of the campsites are rather exposed while others are well tucked into the woods.

The walk to the Patos Lighthouse…

Month of VisitAugust
  • The Patos Island Lighthouse is my absolute favorite spot in the San Juan Islands.
  • Watching the sunset from the Patos Island Lighthouse
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Location

Patos Island State Park is located in Washington

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Directions

Patos Island State Park is located five miles northwest of Orcas Island in San Juan County. It is accessible only by boat and there is no commercial ferry service to the park. The nearest launch sites are at Point Roberts Marina (13 miles north), Blaine Harbor (11 miles northeast), and Squallicum Harbor in Bellingham (24 miles east).

Coordinates

48.79785073 N
122.95218 W

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