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Washington State Accessible Outdoor Recreation Guide - Northwest Region

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Accessible Recreation Overview

Attention: Several Agencies have closed accessible recreation sites. Due to these closures, some sites and corresponding numbers previously represented on maps and listings may no longer be within this system.

Symbol Key:
	Accessible: Based on criteria within the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Facility is connected with barrier-free-route-of-travel from an accessible parking area. Due to topography and the primitive nature of some sites, these routes may not be accessible to all with disabilities.
	Useable: Facility allows significant access. Some individuals with disabilities may have difficulty and need assistance.
	Non-Accessible: Does not meet ADAAG criteria.

Boat Launch	Boating	Campsite	Drinking Water	Fee	Fishing	Hiking

Hunting	Inter- pretation	Picnic Site	Shelter	Bathroom	View	Wildlife Viewing

Blanchard Mountain (DNR)

At Alger exit (#240) off I-5, turn left onto Samish Lake Rd. Drive .6 mi turn left onto Barrel Rd. Drive .6 mi turn right onto SWC 1000 road. Drive .5 mi to Lower Trailhead. Drive another .3 mi to Upper Trailhead. From Upper Trailhead come back .2 mi take a right and drive 2.7 mi to Samish Overlook.
Features: At both trailheads, there is trail access to two back country campgrounds, Lizard Lake and Lily Lake. This trail is not accessible. There are accessible toilets at Samish Overlook and the Lower Trailhead. Bring your own water.
Other Info: The Samish Overlook is also used for paraglider launching. Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.
Updated: 5/23/2005

1 Spud House (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

West of Mount Vernon on the Skagit River. Cross Memorial Hwy (SR 536) Bridge to traffic lights. Turn left on McLane Rd, proceed west about 3.4 miles to Penn Rd. Turn left and follow Penn Rd to end. Access road is on left at the large potato warehouse.
Features: Gravel parking area. Launch closed during high water periods in winter.
Other Info: Dolly Varden, bull trout, steelhead, chum salmon. See current fishing rules.
Updated: 5/22/2003

2 Young's Bar (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

West of Mount Vernon on the Skagit River. Cross Memorial Hwy (SR 536) Bridge in Mt Vernon. Go about 3 blocks to Barker St, then north on Barker to Dunbar Rd. Cross dike and find access site on right side of road.
Features: Gravel parking area.
Other Info: Dolly Varden, bull trout, steelhead, chum salmon. Refer to current fishing rules.
Updated: 8/30/2002

3 Skagit Wildlife Area (WDFW)

South of Mount Vernon on I-5, take exit 221 (Conway-Lake McMurray exit). Go west on Fir Island Rd. Turn south on Wylie Rd to headquarters.
Features: 14,000 acre waterfowl and bird watching area in the Skagit River delta. Several hunting and fishing areas on marsh and dikes.
Updated: 5/22/2003

4 Fir Island Farm (WDFW)
Wildlife Viewing

From Mt. Vernon, go south on I-5, exit at 221 Conway, go west about two miles on Fir Island Road. After passing Wylie Road watch for a watchable wildife sign. Turn left and follow the signs to the parking area at the dike.
Features: Game reserve managed primarily for Snow Geese. Wildlife viewing from a vehicle is also possible. Accessible parking and trail to view wildlife from top of dike.
Other Info: Hunting is available on the wildlife area lands nearby.
Updated: 5/22/2003

5 Lake Cavanaugh (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Arlington, go east on SR 530 for 11 miles. Turn onto Lake Cavanaugh Rd and go about 6 miles to site.
Features: Gravel parking area and boat launch.
Other Info: Year-round game fish. See statewide rules.
Updated: 8/30/2002

6 Walker Valley Trailhead (DNR)

S of Mt Vernon on I-5, take exit 221. Go E on SR 534 for 5 mi. Turn left on SR 9. Go 6 mi (to milepost 46). Turn right on Walker Valley Rd. Go 2 mi. Turn right (gravel, one lane). Go 1 mi, then straight for 0.2 mi. Trailhead is on right.
Features: A parking lot, forest, 20 mi of motorcycle trails. Bring your own water.
Other Info: Download and print Walker Valley trail brochure at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/dataandmaps/maps/trail_maps.htm Check for updates at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.
Updated: 5/16/2005

7 Beaver Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Mt. Vernon, go east on SR 538 (College Way) to SR 9 at Big Rock intersection. Go north on SR 9 to Clear Lk and Beaver Lk Rd, turn right and go about 1/2 mile to access on left.
Features: Gravel parking area and boat launch.
Other Info: Largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, cutthroat. See current fishing rules.
Updated: 8/30/2002

8 Les Hilde Trailhead (DNR)

Start on SR 20 (2.2 mi E of Lyman). Go N on Cabin Creek Rd for 0.3 mi. Turn right on Cemetery Rd. Go 0.3 mi. Turn left on Medford Rd and go 1.1 mi to trailhead.
Features: 40 mi of equestrian trails. Horse-mounting ramp. Bring your own water.
Other Info: For updated information see: www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890
Updated: 5/23/2005

9 Hamilton Access (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Burlington go east on SR 20 to Milepost 75 in Hamilton. Turn right at Cockerham Rd and follow to the Skagit River and boat launch site.
Features: Gravel parking area.
Other Info: Dolly varden, bull trout, chum.
Updated: 8/30/2002

10 Rasar (SP) Go to web site.

Located along the north shore of the Skagit River in Skagit County, approximately 19 miles east of Burlington, Wash.

From the west: Take the Hwy. 20 (North Cascade Highway) exit at Burlington, and continue east to Sedro Woolley. Drive east on Hwy. 20 approximately 14 miles. Turn right on Lusk Rd., and continue 3/4 mile to Cape Horn Rd. Turn left and proceed one mile to park entrance.

From the east: Drive six miles east from Concrete to Russell Rd. Turn left and drive south about 3/4 mile. Turn right onto Cape Horn Rd., and continue east two miles to park entrance.
Features: kitchen shelter
Other Info: shore access utility campsite
Updated: 9/8/2005

11 Horseshoe Cove Campground (USDA FS)
Mt. Baker Ranger District Contact phone: (360) 856-5700
TDD phone: (360) 856-5700
Reservation phone: 8002802267

From Sedro Woolley, drive E on SR 20 to Baker Lake Rd. Turn left (N). Go about 20 mi to the site.
Features: Swimming in Baker Lake

12 Shannon Creek Campground (USDA FS)
Mt. Baker Ranger District Contact phone: (360) 856-5700
TDD phone: (360) 856-5700
Reservation phone: 8002802267

From Sedro Woolley, drive E on SR 20 to Baker Lake Rd. Turn left (N). Go about 28 mi to the site.
Features: Swimming in Baker Lake, spectacular views of the North Cascades throughout campground
Other Info: Challenging topography Challengin topography

13 Rockport (SP) Go to web site.
Contact phone: (360) 853-8461

Located eight miles east of Concrete, Wash.

From I-5 south: Take exit #230, and follow Hwy. 20 east for 37 miles to milepost-96.

From I-5 north: Head towards Burlington and take exit #230,follow Hwy. 20 east for 37 miles to milepost-96. Park entrance is on right.

From Winthrop: Drive west 94 miles on Hwy. 20 to park entrance.
Features: Walk-in campsite
Other Info: Utility campsite, dump station
Updated: 9/8/2005

14 Barnaby Slough Pond (WDFW)

From Sedro Woolley, take SR 20 to Rockport. Turn right onto SR 530. Go 1.5 mi and stay left on Rockport-Cascade Rd. At 1.5 mi, turn left onto Martin Ranch Rd. At 1.25 mi turn left onto Barnaby Slough Rd.
Features: Remote steelhead-rearing facility

15 Barnaby Slough (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Burlington, go east on SR 20 to Rockport at Milepost 97. Go south across the Skagit River on SR 530 (Sauk Valley Rd) for about 2 miles to Martin Rd. Turn left and go about 0.75 mile to sign and site on left.
Features: Gravel parking, unimproved 1/4 mile trail to Skagit River.
Updated: 8/30/2002

16 Marblemount Hatchery (WDFW)
Fish Viewing

From Mt. Vernon, go north on I-5 to SR-20, then east to Marblemount. Leave SR-20 in Marblemount; go straight across bridge for 2.5 miles to Rockport-Cascase Rd, then right over the Cascade R. bridge. Take first right to hatchery.
Features: Salmon & steelhead facility with 21 rearing ponds, 4 large channels, and adult pond and trap. Asphalt parking area, interpretive area and restroom in hatchery building.
Updated: 8/30/2002

17 Campbell Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

At Burlington take SR 20 West toward Anacortes. Take turnoff to Deception Pass. Road forks in 2 miles at Campbell Lk. Take right fork, (Campbell Lk Rd) go 0.5 mile. Access on left on north side of lake.
Features: Gravel parking area.
Other Info: Year round bass and other game fish. See fishing regs.
Updated: 8/30/2002

18 Erie Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From Anacortes, go south on "H" Ave (becomes Dowell-Heart Lk Rd) about 4 miles. Turn right on Rosario Rd and proceed about 0.25 mi to access site on right side of road.
Features: Gravel parking area and boat launch.
Updated: 8/30/2002

19 Bay view (SP) Go to web site.
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located seven miles west of Burlington, Wash., and 14 miles east of Anacortes, Wash.

From I-5 north or south: Take exit #230. Follow Hwy. 20 seven miles west to Bay View-Edison Rd. Signs will alert you to a right turn. Turn right onto Bay View-Edison Rd. Park is four miles north of Hwy. 20.

Other Info: Dump station. Utility site.
Updated: 9/8/2005

20 Samish Salmon Hatchery (WDFW)
Fish Viewing

From Mt Vernon, go north on I-5 to exit 236, then east to Old Hwy 99. Go north for 0.5 mile to hatchery.
Features: Gravel parking area.
Other Info: Restroom is in hatchery building.
Updated: 8/30/2002

21 Lake Whatcom Hatchery (WDFW)
Fish Viewing

Go east on SR 20 to Sedro Woolley. In Sedro Woolley turn north on SR 9 and go for 11 miles (through Wickersham). Turn left (west) on Park Rd and go 3 miles. Turn left on South Bay Rd and go 1 mile. The hatchery entrance will be on the right after crossing Brannion Creek.
Features: Primary Kokanee egg-taking facility, also rear rainbow or cutthroat. Designated parking.
Other Info: New hatchery building constructed in 1995.
Updated: 8/30/2002

22 Larrabee (SP) Go to web site.
Contact phone: (360) 676-2093
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located six miles south of Bellingham, Wash., on the state's northwestern side.

From I-5 soutbound: Take exit #250, and turn right onto Fairhaven Pkwy. Go to second stoplight. Turn left on SR 11/Chuckanut Dr. Stay left at next stoplight, and drive six miles to park entrance.

From I-5 northbound: Take exit #231. Turn right onto SR 11/Chuckanut Dr., and drive north 14 miles to park entrance.

NOTE: Chuckanut Dr. (SR 11) is a narrow, winding road. Large RVs should go to I-5, exit #250 for easiest access to the park.

Alternate route for large RVs or vehicles towing trailers: Stay on northbound I-5 to Bellingham, then take exit #250 and turn left onto Fairhaven Pkwy. Go to second stoplight and turn left onto SR 11/Chuckanut Dr. Stay left at next stoplight and go six miles to park entrance.

Other Info: Showers, utility campsite, dump station Showers, utility campsite
Updated: 9/8/2005

23 Bellingham Hatchery (WDFW)
Fish Viewing

Go north on I-5 to Bellingham and take Lakeway Exit. Proceed east on Lakeway Dr to Whatcom Falls Park. Enter park and bear right to the hatchery.
Features: Rainbow, cutthroat and kokannee fish are reared at this facility.
Other Info: Located within Whatcom Falls Park; service road through park is available for wheelchair use.
Updated: 8/30/2002

24 Fazon Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

From I-5 in Bellingham, go east about 3 miles on SR 542 (Mt Baker Hwy). Go north (left) on Everson-Goshen Rd for 4.5 miles, then right on Hemmi Rd for 0.25 mile to access site on left.
Features: Paved parking areas.
Updated: 8/30/2002

25 Silver Lake (WDFW)
Public Fishing Area

3 miles north of Maple Falls on Silver Lake Rd.
Features: Gravel parking area with natural terrain.
Updated: 8/30/2002

26 Glacier Public Service Center (USDA FS)
Mt. Baker Ranger District Contact phone: (360) 856-5700
TDD phone: (360) 856-5700

From Bellingham, drive 26 mi on SR 542 to Glacier.
Features: Nature interpretive signs located in plaza

27 Shuksan Picnic Area (USDA FS)
Mt. Baker Ranger District Contact phone: (360) 856-5700
TDD phone: (360) 856-5700

From Bellingham, drive 40 mi on SR 542. Turn left (N) on FS 32 to site.
Features: Picnicing along Nooksack River
Other Info: Open year-round (but not snow free)

28 Heather Meadows Visitor Center (USDA FS)
Mt. Baker Ranger District Contact phone: (360) 856-5700
TDD phone: (360) 856-5700

From Bellingham, drive about 62 mi SR 542 to end of road.
Features: Intrepretive exhibits, 3 short trails in area (including Artist Point), bountiful berries 3 short trails in area (including Artist Point)

29 Tenant Lake Wildlife Area (WDFW)

Go north on I-5 to the Ferndale exit. Go west to railroad trestle and turn left on Hovander Rd. Continue south for 200 yards. Turn right on Nielson Rd. Continue to site at end of road.
Features: Wildlife viewing tower with a camera and an accessible remote control for camera located in bottom of tower at ground level. Restroom located next to interpretive center in park. Scent garden for the blind next to interpretive center and some accessible trails and boardwalk near the wetlands in the park.
Other Info: This project is a cooperative effort with Whatcom County Parks and the WDFW lands adjacent to each other. Three hunting/viewing blinds are on the lake.
Updated: 5/22/2003

30 Lake Terrell Wildlife Area (WDFW)
Waterfowl Viewing and Hunting BlindContact phone: 360-384-4723
Reservation phone: 3603844723

From Ferndale, go west on Main Street (Mt View Road) for 5 miles. Turn right on Lake Terrell Road. Follow the road to the parking area by Wildlife headquarters.
Features: Waterfowl hunting and fishing area. Best hunting blinds are boat-in only. Bass fishing is most popular. Duck blind is behind a locked gate next to the launch. It is accessed from a gravel parking area and gravel trail. Blind is a permanent wooden structure built on pilings on the water. Reservations to get key are required. Call early between 8-9am or late afternoons, weeks in advance.
Other Info: New accessible boat-loading float next to launch. Duck hunting success from accessible blind changes with weather conditions and bird activity. Ask the area manger for details
Updated: 5/12/2005

31 Birch Bay (SP) Go to web site.
Contact phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation phone: (888) 226-7688
Reservation hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Located 20 miles north of Bellingham, Wash., and ten miles south of Blaine, Wash., near the Canadian border.

From the south: Take exit #266 off of I-5. Go left on Grandview for seven miles, then right on Jackson for one mile, then turn left onto Helweg.

From the north: Take exit #266 off of I-5, and turn right onto Grandview.
Features: Trail to beach for picnicing.
Other Info: Dump Station. Utility campsite.
Updated: 9/8/2005

32 Peace Arch (SP) Go to web site.
Contact phone: (360) 332-8221

Located 21 miles north of Bellingham, Wash., in the city of Blaine, Wash., on the Canadian border.

From I-5: Traveling north on I-5, take exit #276, the last exit before crossing into Canada. Follow signs.
Features: International Peace Arch, floral exhibit, annual Hands Across Border event
Other Info: Kitchen shelter
Updated: 9/8/2005

33 Pelican Beach Campground (DNR)

Boat access only.
Features: Destination site for canoes, kayaks and pelicans. Accesses 19 miles of hiking trails on Cypress Island NRCA. Seaside camping. Exposed anchorage. Buoys first come first served. Bring your own water.
Other Info: Named for the boat type not the bird. For updated information see: www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/lm/recreation/recreation.html or call 1-800-264-0890.
Updated: 5/16/2005