Park overview:
Griffin Bay State Park is a 15-acre marine park with 340 feet of shoreline. The park is part of the Cascadia Marine Trail and reachable only by human- and wind-powered watercraft. The park is a narrow band of land, which is bordered on both sides by private property.
Campsite Information:
Griffin Bay is part of the Cascadia Marine Trail. The two inland campsites are for the exclusive use of boaters arriving by human- or wind-powered watercraft. Visitors arriving by vessels with motors are not allowed to camp at the park, but may use the island for day use
The park has two pit toilets and no potable water.
Camping Fees:
Please note that the following
general fee information is not customized for each individual park, so not
all fees will apply to
all parks (for example, primitive campsite and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations).
2010 FeesStandard campsite, $19.
Full utility campsite, $26.
Partial utility campsite, $25.
Primitive campsite and water trail camping, $12
An additional $3 fee (standard) or $5 fee (utility) may be charged for select premium campsites at some parks.
Maximum eight people per campsite.
Second vehicle: $10 per night is charged for a second vehicle unless it is towed by a recreational vehicle. Extra vehicles must be parked in designated campsite or extra vehicle parking spaces.
Dump stations (if available): Year-round dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.
More about park hoursCheck-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Park hours/updates:
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Summer hours: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter hours: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. No generators in use from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Park Winter Schedule
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| Day-Use Closes |
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| Watercraft Launch Closes |
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Winter Schedule for all Washington State Parks
Driving Directions
Griffin Bay is located in San Juan County.
Griffin Bay State Park is only accessible by human- or wind-powered watercraft.
Park Maps
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Park Features
Griffin Bay State Park has open fields with shrubs and small trees to an upland forest. The field is a nice place to see a variety of birds. The trail continues into the forest for abou 400 yards and ends at the fence line with private property. No access is permitted beyond this point.
History
Interpretive opportunities
There are currently no interpretive opportunities at this park.
Services/Supplies
None
Activities
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Picnic and Day-use Facilities
Visitors arriving by vessels with motors are not allowed to camp at the park, but may use the island for day use. Marine parks in the San Juan islands do not have garbage service. Vistiors need to pack-out what they pack-in.
The park has two pit toilets and no potable water.
Wildlife
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Environmental Features
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