Burn Ban - Level 1

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

Kayakers on the bay surrounding Hope Island State Park.
Standard campsite with a bench at Hope Island State Park.
View from the water of Hope Island State Park.
View from the water of the rocky island of Hope Island State Park.

Hope Island Marine State Park - Skagit County

La Conner, WA 98257

A quick paddle or boat ride will get you to Hope Island State Park between La Conner and Whidbey Island on Skagit Bay. Most of the island is a nature preserve that supports a delicate and diverse ecosystem.

Rules

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

Garbage must be packed out when visitors leave.

Dogs are not allowed on the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.

Most of the island is a Natural Area Preserve, which is closed to recreational use. Please stay in the established camping area. For more information about Natural Area Preserves, check out RCW 79.70 and WAC 332-60.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Winter Camping

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

Swimming

Amenities

Restrooms

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Buoys

Moorage

Picnic Tables

Park features

Forest

Island

Meadow

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

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

Garbage must be packed out when visitors leave.

Dogs are not allowed on the island due to wildlife sensitive areas.

Most of the island is a Natural Area Preserve, which is closed to recreational use. Please stay in the established camping area. For more information about Natural Area Preserves, check out RCW 79.70 and WAC 332-60.

Map & visitor guide

48.39884567, -122.5690994

Boating

Located in Skagit County, Hope Island offers two buoys. You can pay for moorage by phone, visit the boating moorage page for more information.

Camping

The park offers six first-come, first-serve primitive campsites on the north shore bay. The pay station is near the eastern campsite. A vault toilet is in the woods 100-feet south of the campsites.