Matia Island State Park

Description:

• This 145-acre park has 20,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Georgia. Only five acres with 680 feet of waterfront are developed for public use. Boating facilities include a 116-foot pier, one 45-foot ramp, a 12x60 foot moorage float and two buoys.

  Park facilities include a one-mile loop trail, six campsites, one picnic site and one composting toilet. There is no drinking water in the park and you must pack out your garbage.

  Facility use is first come, first served, with continuous moorage limited to three consecutive nights. Fees are charged year around. Current fees are $8 a night or $50 a year for boats under 26 feet in length. Fees are $11 a night or $80 a year for boats more than 26 feet in length. The fee for moorage buoys is $5 per night. Call (360) 753-5771 for a fee update as all fees are subject to change.

  Park activities include primitive camping, picnicking, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, hiking and clam digging.

  Matia Island State Park is located 2.5 miles north of Orcas Island and 1.5 miles east of Sucia Island in San Juan County. It is accessible only by boat.