Doe Island Marine State Park
| Doe Island Marine State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in the state of Washington  Doe Island Marine State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | San Juan County, Washington, United States |
| Nearest town | Eastsound, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48°37′58″N 122°47′14″W / 48.63278°N 122.78722°W[1] |
| Area | 6.11 acres (2.47 ha) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m)[1] |
| Established | 1964[2] |
| Administered by | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Website | Official website  |
Doe Island Marine State Park is a public recreation area only accessible by water comprising the entirety of Doe Island in the San Juan Islands group in San Juan County, Washington.[3] The 6.11-acre (2.47 ha) island lies .25 miles (0.40 km) southeast of Orcas Island and has 2,049 feet (625 m) of shoreline. The Washington State Parks originally acquired a portion of the island from the Bureau of Land Management in 1964 for $15.27, with a second acquisition in 1967 from the DNR at no cost.[4]
Activities and amenities
[edit]- A rugged hiking trail three-tenths of a mile long circles the island.[3]
- Camping, with five no-reservation sites, each with a fire ring, picnic tables,[5] and a vault toilet.[6] That being said, the island does not have potable water or electricity.[6][7]
- Boating, although community reports indicate that the dock on the island was destroyed and has yet to be repaired.[7]
- Fishing as well as oyster and crab harvesting.[6]
- Birdwatching and wildlife viewing.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Doe Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Doe Island Marine State Park History". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Doe Island Marine State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ "San Juan Marine State Park Area Management Plan". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. February 14, 2000. p. 13. Archived from the original on January 19, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ "Doe Island". Washington State Parks Foundation. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Doe Island Marine State Park". National Park Service. November 19, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Walker, T. "Doe Island Marine State Park". State Parks. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Doe Island Marine State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Doe Island Marine State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
