Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Shoreline with trees in the distance.
Shoreline with trees in the distance.
Turn Island U.S. Fish and Wildlife sign.

Turn Island Marine State Park

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Turn Island is a kayaker's dream. With its pebble beaches and shoreside campsites, this marine state park is a social destination for the paddling crowd, or a quiet retreat in the off-season.

Rules

  • Dogs not Allowed
  • Fires not Allowed
  • Horses not Allowed
  • Boat-in Only

Fires and dogs are not permitted on the island anytime due to the wildlife sensitive areas. Please do not disturb the wildlife.

No trash service available, pack it in, pack it out.

No potable water.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Winter Camping

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Crabbing

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

Scuba Diving

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Shellfishing

Swimming

Amenities

Restrooms

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Buoys

Moorage

Picnic Tables

Hiking Trails

Park features

Forest

Island

Mountain View

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Seasonal Wildflowers

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs not Allowed
  • Fires not Allowed
  • Horses not Allowed
  • Boat-in Only

Fires and dogs are not permitted on the island anytime due to the wildlife sensitive areas. Please do not disturb the wildlife.

No trash service available, pack it in, pack it out.

No potable water.

Map & visitor guide

48.53308487, -122.9716415

Part of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Turn Island is only accessible by boat and is best reached via Jackson Beach on San Juan Island, or via Anacortes. Visitors can set up camp on a small butte above the beach, or enjoy some chill time before paddling through the islands. You also can head across the water to the shops and eateries of nearby Friday Harbor. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service owns the land, and Washington State Parks manages campsites and restrooms.

Boating

Turn Island offers two buoys. The main area to access the island is on the cove on the northwest harbor. The cove to the west has a reef that extends out from the small island. It is not recommended to use this beach.

Picnic and day use facilities

The park provides unsheltered picnic tables for day-use visitors. Tables are available first-come, first-served. 

Camping

Primitive campsites that are available on a first-come, first-served basis.