Burn Ban - Level 1

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

Viewing through tall pines blue waters an island with boat moored close by
Tents sit on a rocky point with trees, water and a cloudy blue sky around them.
Inlet cove with blue water and boat parked at dock
calm water leading out to island shrouded in clouds
island shoreline kayaks parked on shore with boat in the cove moored

Matia Island Marine State Park

c/o Lime Kiln Point State Park, 1567 Westside Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250

A dramatic cove with fantasy forest canopy and swirling sandstone formations will entice boaters to moor and explore the Isle. Located in the San Juan Islands, Matia Island Marine State Park is a secluded little island accessible only by boat.

Rules

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

Rolfe Cove, the campground, the loop trail and the beaches are open for public access. All other areas are closed to protect habitat and wildlife.

No potable water is available. The nearest potable water is on Sucia Island, and is available April - September.

No garbage service. Pack it in, pack it out.

Open fires are not permitted. Gas stoves may be used for cooking.

 

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

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Dock

Moorage

Hiking Trails

Park features

Forest

Island

Mountain View

Ocean Beach

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Sandy Beach

Seasonal Wildflowers

Rules

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

Rolfe Cove, the campground, the loop trail and the beaches are open for public access. All other areas are closed to protect habitat and wildlife.

No potable water is available. The nearest potable water is on Sucia Island, and is available April - September.

No garbage service. Pack it in, pack it out.

Open fires are not permitted. Gas stoves may be used for cooking.

 

Map & visitor guide

48.748445164034, -122.83886166137

Water activities

Boaters may use the 128-feet moorage dock or the t buoys. Phone-in registration is available for overnight buoy usage. 

Fishing, crabbing and shellfishing may be done at the park with a current permit. 

Diving and kayaking may be done here with advanced experience and gear. 

Camping

Camping at Rolfe Cove Campground is first-come, first-served. There are six sites available. Potable water and trash service are not available.

Services and supplies

The nearest fuel and grocers are at Gooseberry Point near the Lummi ferry dock and seasonally at West Beach Resort on Orcas Island.