Sucia Island State Park, Washington, United States
5.0 (79 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in San Juan Islands National Parks
Sucia secret hints!
Sucia is one of the jewels of the San Juan Islands...but you already knew that. Sucia can only be reached by boat...but you already knew that. Fossil Bay has a dock but is crowded. Echo Bay is exposed, but has some nice but crowded campsites. The best campsite is #26 on the SW side of Shallow Bay, accessible by boat or walking from Fossil Bay. It is clean, has a private toilet, gets morning sun, and is virtually always empty because no one knows about it. Shallow Bay is my favorite anchorage because of the beauty, access to China Caves, and moorage possibilities. Its also not that shallow, so don't worry about bringing in a big, deep draft, boat. My other favorite cove is Ewing. Approach from the NW and watch for a propeller eating rock, that's noted in Wagoner's.
Address
, Eastsound, Washington, United States.
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User Ratings
5.0 based on (79 reviews)
Reviews
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5lfpcraig 5:00 PM Aug 28, 2012
Kayaking on your own
Take the water taxi from Smuggler's Villa, northshore of Orcas to Sucia. Rent kayaks for a spectacular circumnavigation of the park islands. Plenty of protected paddling waters.
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5UnrepentantFoodie 5:00 PM Jun 27, 2014
Boater's paradise
With several different options for mooring in and among it's various bays, plus dock space in Fossil Bay, Sucia Island offers uncommon opportunity for boaters looking for a destination or a tranquil way-point on a longer journey. Camping space is offered on the island itself, and a pavillion (a shelter with tables) is available via reservation by groups, but the island is otherwise a state park and true nature preserve--no vehicles, no homes, just a ranger and rugged natural beauty. As well, the island is all relatively low but undulating elevations so hiking is pretty grand.
