| Bay View State Park | |
|---|---|
Padilla Bay seen from the park | |
| Location | Skagit County, Washington, United States |
| Nearest city | Burlington, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48°29′19″N 122°28′43″W / 48.4886°N 122.4787°W / 48.4886; -122.4787[1] |
| Area | 66 acres (27 ha) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Established | 1925[2] |
| Administered by | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Visitors | 231,985 (in 2024)[3] |
| Website | Official website |
Bay View State Park is a public recreation area located on Padilla Bay in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The state park's 66 acres (27 ha) include 1,285 feet (392 m) of shoreline and facilities for camping, picnicking, swimming and beachcombing.[1] It originated in 1925 when the Skagit County Agricultural Association donated land to the state to be used for park purposes.[2] The park is crossed by a stretch of the Pacific Northwest Trail.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Bay View State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "Bay View State Park History". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ "Visitation Reports". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ "About the Trail". Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
External links
- Bay View State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Bay View State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission