Doe Island State Park is a public recreation area comprising the entirety of Doe Island, a island lying some off the eastern flank of

Orcas Island Orcas Island () is the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, which are in the northwestern corner of San Juan County, Washington. History and naming of the island The name "Orcas" is a shortened form of ''Horcasitas,'' fro ...

in the San Juan Islands group in San Juan County,

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. It has of shoreline and a trail three-tenths of a mile long that circles the island. It is only accessible by water. 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.

Activities on the Island

* Camping, with five no-reservation sites, each with a fire ring, picnic tables, and a vault toilet. That being said, the island does not have potable water or electricity. * Boating, although community reports indicate that the dock on the island was destroyed and has yet to be repaired. * Fishing, as well as oyster and crab harvesting. * Birdwatching, and wildlife viewing.

References

External links

Doe Island Marine State Park
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Doe Island Marine State Park Map
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission {{authority control Parks in San Juan County, Washington State parks of Washington (state) Protected areas established in 1967 1967 establishments in Washington (state) San Juan Islands Uninhabited islands of Washington (state)