Doe Island Marine State Park
State park in Washington, US
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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]
LocationSan Juan County, Washington, United States
NearesttownEastsound, Washington
Area6.11 acres (2.47 ha)
| 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[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  |
Activities and amenities
- 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]