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Bay View State Park, Mount Vernon, WA

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Sports & Outdoors

Bay View State Park

Waterfront state park on Padilla Bay with camping, cabins, beach access and views of the San Juan Islands.

10901 Bayview Edison Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 · Mount Vernon, WA

About Bay View State Park

Bay View State Park sits on the edge of Padilla Bay in Skagit County. Visitors can camp, rent one of six cabins near the beach, picnic in sheltered or open areas, and explore the tidal flats, which turn into a large mud flat at low tide. On clear days the San Juan Islands are visible from the park. Nearby, the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and its interpretive center offer aquarium exhibits and hands-on estuary programs. The park has no lifeguards, so caution is advised near the water.

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