All clear: The tsunami advisory has been canceled. Ocean beaches have reopened. There may still be strong and unknown currents for the next 12-24 hours, so please be cautious if you are on the shore or near the water. Some parks are experiencing power and phone outages. Please check alerts before visiting. (Last updated 7/30, 10:55 a.m.)
Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
Eastsound, WA 98245
Accessible only by boat. Blind island provides few amenities but offers tranquil water views and a feeling of escape. During the high season, it's a popular stop for kayak groups. In the off-season, enjoy quiet contemplation among the apple trees planted on the island by visitors long ago.
No potable water is available on the island.
No garbage services on the island, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
Boating
Crabbing
Fishing
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Fire Pit
Restrooms
Buoys
Moorage
Picnic Tables
Island
Mountain View
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
No potable water is available on the island.
No garbage services on the island, practice Leave No Trace principles. Read our blog to learn more about the LNT principles.
This park has four primitive Cascade Marine Trail campsites available first-come, first-served. Their use is restricted to those arriving by human- powered vessel or wind-powered watercraft. If you arrive by a motorized vessel, you're not allowed to camp at this park but may enjoy the island for day use. Be prepared to bring everything you'll need for a fun and comfortable visit.
There is one composting toilet on the island. Two campsites are situated at the top of the island. Each site has a 360-degree vista of Shaw and Orcas islands and the narrow channel between them. You may catch a glimpse of Mount Baker on clear days.
There are four moorage buoys available all year. Moorage fees are charged year-round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Phone registration is available at buoys.
The boat launch is at Latitude: 48º 35' 3.84" N (48.5844) Longitude: 122º 56' 18.98" W (-122.9386).
