Special features at Saddlebag Island

Park Features

Saddle Bag Island State Park is part of the San Juan Islands, sitting within Padilla Bay. The park is named for the two rocky knobs separated by a narrow “saddle” of land that form the shaped of the island. Earlier than other sites in the San Juan archipelago, wildflowers bloom on the island between April and May. The park is a popular site for wildlife viewing, with harbor seals and river otter abundant in the surrounding waters. Visitor frequently report sightings of bald eagles and peregrine falcons in the area.