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Shaw Island County Park

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Shaw Island County Park offers camping near the shoreline with forested terrain. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 70°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the San Juan Islands National Monument and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding waters.

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Location

Shaw Island County Park is located in Washington

Coordinates

48.56478181 N
122.9376004 W

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Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island

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Doe Bay Resort & Retreat

1 hr 17 min away

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1 hr 9 min from Mount Vernon
1 hr 27 min from Bellingham
2 hrs 3 min from Seattle
3 hrs 1 min from Bremerton

Access

Drive-In
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Park in a lot, walk to your site.
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Backcountry sites.
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Sites accessible by watercraft.

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ADA Access
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Picnic Table
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GORDON K.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2025

Uneven ground

The camping spots are quiet but uneven. The park ranger is very friendly.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Christina V.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2023

Beautiful small county park with public beach

If you’re looking to stay on the beach in the San Juan Islands, in a secluded campsite accessible by car or boat, this is the place!

We spent a lovely night at this park and enjoyed playing with our dogs on the public beach.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Kelsey M.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

Warmest water in the San Juans!

The Shaw Country park is accessible by boat or by land (many people tour the San Juan Islands by bike). I've only ever visited by kayak or canoe. Just across the Channel from Lopez, the park located in Indian Cover makes a great stopping point between Odlin or Spencer's Spit and Turn Island/Friday Harbor. The beach become mud flats as the tide goes out so be careful not to get beached. As the water comes back in over warn sand it heats up making for some of the warmest swimming you'll find in the San Juan Islands.

The campground follows a road above the beach and has a good number of spread out campsites. There are composting toilets and water available. Shaw Island itself is the smallest of the ferry served islands in the area which makes it much quieter than neighboring bigger islands.

Month of VisitJuly

Dale P.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 7, 2018

Great beach access

Quiet campground with beautiful views of the sound. Sitting on the beach and watching the ferries at night is a treat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Shaw Island County Park?

Shaw Island County Park allows vehicles up to 20 feet.

Are fires allowed at Shaw Island County Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Shaw Island County Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Shaw Island County Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Shaw Island County Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Shaw Island County Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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