Things to remember
Birch Bay State Park
• Park hours – April 1 to Sept. 30,
5105 Helweg Road
6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Blaine, WA 98230
• Winter schedule – Oct. 1 to March 31,
(360) 371-2800
8 a.m. to dusk. Although most parks are open
State Parks information:
year round, some parks or portions of parks
(360) 902-8844
are closed during the winter. For a winter
Reservations: Online at
schedule and information about seasonal
www.parks.state.wa.us or
closures, visit www.parks.state.wa.us or call the
call (888) CAMPOUT
information center at (360) 902-8844.
or (888) 226-7688
• Wildlife, plants and all park buildings, signs,
Other state parks located
tables and other structures are protected; removal
in the general area:
or damage of any kind is prohibited. Hunting,
Peace Arch and Larrabee
feeding of wildlife and gathering firewood on state
park property is prohibited.
• One camping party is allowed per site. Maximum of
eight people per campsite.
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• Campsites may not be held for other parties.
• Camping check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out
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• Extra vehicle overnight - $10 per night in designated area
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for each vehicle in excess of the one allowed per site.
Does not apply to vehicle towed by a recreational vehicle.
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• Pets must be on leash and under physical control at
all times. This includes trail areas and campsites. Pet
owners must clean up after pets on all state park lands.
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The Discover Pass is required for day visits to state
parks and access to other state-managed recreation
lands. The pass provides access to millions of acres of
parks, wildlife areas, trails, natural areas and
water-access sites. The annual pass is transferable
between two vehicles.
• Annual pass: $30 • One-day pass: $10
(transaction and dealer fees
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Welcome to Birch Bay
Overnight accommodations
The park offers several options for overnight stays.
There are 147 standard campsites in the forested
camping area and 20 utility sites that accommodate
RVs up to 60 feet long.
There also is a primitive group
camp that accommodates up to
40 guests and two group camps
with five standard campsites in
each. Group camp reservation
may be made by calling (888)
CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
BP Heron Center
Looking for a spectacular site
to hold your next event? The prime
beachfront setting, coupled with the
magnificent log cabin architecture,
of the BP Heron Center is sure to
inspire. The center is a gorgeous
facility and perfectly suited for
educational programs, retreats,
parties, weddings, fundraisers and
more. It accommodates more than 100
guests inside and more than 150 guests
under the covered patio and surrounding
grounds. The center is available year round for rentals.
For more information on rentals, call (360) 371-2800 or
email bpheroncenter@gmail.com
Birch Bay State Park is a unique park as it
features both saltwater and freshwater shorelines.
This 194-acre camping park has 8,255 feet of
saltwater shoreline on Birch Bay and 14,923 feet
of freshwater shoreline on Terrell Creek. The Terrell
Creek Marsh is one of the few remaining saltwater/
freshwater estuaries in north Puget Sound.
The park features nearly 2 miles of beach
and great views of the Canadian Gulf Islands
and the Cascade Mountains. The park is rich in
archeological significance and a natural game
sanctuary is at the park’s north end.
The park offers a variety of recreational activities,
including wind surfing, boating, fishing, bird
watching, crabbing, clamming and hiking. The
park is 10 miles south of Blaine, Wash., near the
Canadian border.
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Park amenities and facilities
Birch Bay State Park offers several amenities and
facilities to make your visit more enjoyable and
comfortable, including:
• A kitchen shelter with electricity and seasonal water
• A day-use shelter is reservable online or by
calling (800) CAMPOUT
• Eight sheltered and 120 unsheltered picnic tables
• An amphitheater
• Six fire circles
• Basketball court (half size)
• Eight restrooms (two accessible to people with
disabilities), with 18 hot showers
• Trailer dump station
• 0.5-mile hiking trail
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