Camano Island State Park in Washington, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-11-01. Check linked official notices before travel.

Camano Island State Park in Washington offers forest trails, beach access, and camping on Camano Island. The lower campground operates year-round, but the upper loop closes for winter. Check the trail closures and seasonal water arrangements before choosing a route or overnight stay.

Highlights

Four miles of forest trails and a one-mile connection to Cama Beach Historical State Park give walkers and cyclists different outing lengths. North Beach remains reachable by its south trail while the north staircase is closed.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Confirm seasonal operations using the State Parks winter schedule.

Safety information

Keep off the closed Canyon Trail and north staircase. If you use the launch, wear a life jacket: cold-water shock and loss of swimming ability can occur before hypothermia. Review the agency’s cold-water safety guidance.

Visit responsibly

Dogs must be leashed. Horses and beach fires are prohibited; campfires belong only in designated fire pits. Clamming is closed indefinitely for conservation.

Reservations and permits

The park lists 77 standard reservable campsites and five reservable cabins. Two hiker/biker sites are first-come, first-served only for arrivals on foot or bicycle. The primitive Cascadia Marine Trail site is first-come, first-served only for arrivals by human- or wind-powered watercraft. Use the booking link on the official park page for your dates.

Maps, location, and access

The visitor address is 2269 S Lowell Point Road, Camano Island, WA 98282. Use the park page’s visitor map to distinguish the campground, North Beach, and Lowell Point boat launch.

Nearby parks

• Cama Beach Historical State Park is at 1880 SW Camano Drive on the same island. It is day-use only; the beach has reopened, but the cabins and several services remain closed.
• Kayak Point Regional County Park, at 15610 Marine Drive in Stanwood, is a mainland road option. The access road and northern day-use area are open; construction still restricts the southern day-use area, scheduled through November 3, 2026, subject to change.

Things to do

Choose forest hiking or biking, a beach visit by the open south trail, or launching at Lowell Point with the required permit combination. The winter dock removal does not close the launch itself. Leave clamming out of the itinerary while its conservation closure remains in force.

Facilities and accessibility

Standard campsites have nearby restrooms and showers. The five forest cabins each sleep up to five people. Winter campers should use the specific water points listed above; ordinary campground water service has a seasonal shutdown.

About the park

Washington State Parks manages this island state park, with forest and shoreline experiences connected by trails.

Wildlife and habitats

The park identifies deer and coyotes among its forest wildlife and harbor seals, porpoises, and gray whales among animals visitors may see offshore. Eagles, herons, and owls are also listed. Treat these as possibilities rather than an expected sighting list.

Contact

The official Camano Island park page has maps, alerts, and the reservation link. Call (360) 387-3031 or email [email protected].