The 21 best things to do with kids in Anacortes

Beautiful view, quiet, and a good place for family weekend.

Awesome experience. Great views. Must do. Can drive up to the top!

My granddaughter took me for an after dinner drive, I was very happy with it. At the top, we got outta the car to walk some steps and click some pics!

I met this elephant guy who told me that there is a big black cloud coming and that a crow looked at Him. Also apparently he has some lost wisdom that he wanted to share with me if i come to his night palace. Then it was so hot, i stayed in the water. 10/10 would do again.

Mt Erie has always been a favorite of mine when visiting Anacortes. It can be an easy drive to the top or you can hike from multiple locations. I stopped with a friend after a return trip on the ferry so we just came and took a few photos, enjoyed the view and then were off to our next stop. There was a family eating at the picnic table ad taking advantage of the sunny day. Take the trail next to the memorial sign for the best lookout views.

This place is amazing! We came out on a whim and were pleasantly surprised. We drove to the peak of the mountain but can't wait to come back this summer and just explore the trails. This place is kid friendly and pet friendly but you do need to keep dogs on a leash. Don't lose sight of your kids or dogs!

Great place to rock climb if you’re into that sort of activities. While I didn’t take any of the trails it looked like a great place to take a dog running or just running in general. There’s benches to sit and hand out if you just want to enjoy the view overlooking the waters. The drive to the top is pretty steep and the roads were very narrow but not to narrow that it can’t fit two cars driving opposite directions.

I grew up going to this peak and have gone there every time I'm back in town, so dozens. You can drive up to the top or hike up from below. They recently built a new lookout to the East and I'm thrilled about it! This is a great place to catch a sunrise, sunset, have lunch, take photos or even get engaged 💍. Love Cap Sante!

A great place to see great views morning and night. Come up for a sunrise or and sunset the 360 views don’t disappoint- rotary did a beautiful job on the new additions.

We didn't know this viewing area existed and pretty much stumbled upon it. Great views of the water, town of Anacortes from a nice, high vantage point. The park has been recently re-done with seating areas, walkways, and railings to make for safe viewing.

nice overlook of Anacortes. there's a little trail and lots of places to enjoy the view. Parking can be a little crowded when it's really nice weather. Great place to have a nice picnic

Cap Sante park and view point is a very Awesome view point bring a folding chair and get here early there is about 10 parking spots we saw a lot of people playing with R.C. cars and trucks on the rocks and bolders. And below the park Next to the marina the is a jetty walk out to a gazebo that would be a great place to have a bag lunch.

My brother found this cool viewpoint. You can see the entire town from up there as well as views of the water. Roads are a bit narrow when driving up. There is a small path you can take near the sign for more views. Didn't notice any bathrooms up here. Really cool spot.

Accessing this wonderful view is so easy and worth it. What a gem of a place!

Beautiful place to catch a sunrise, (but you'll want to check if the sun will be visible or behind Cap Sante depending on the time of year.) There is also a facility to host weddings or events on the property. The park overlooks Cap Sante marina as well and you can watch the boats coming and going or have a picnic at one of the tables. Anacortes is a beautiful place to spend the day.

Lovely little park with a rocky beach. If you want to swim there, you will need water shoes for sure! Nice area for families.

Beautiful spot to eat lunch, swim, watch the boats coming in and out of the Marina! A magnificent view of Mt Baker. You can walk the dock and it also has great music venues during summer months. Super fun place to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July also.

Very nice! A couple of monuments, a club house. Nice beach area and a nice place for a club sailing small sailboats.

Peaceful, relaxing, kind folks...just love it.

We love this place and come here alot...sometimes to eat lunch and watch the boats pass by, sometimes when it's stormy out to come see the wild waves hitting the little sailboats and most the time we are here is for my daughter to practice her competitive cheer/gymnastics. The grass is always well kept and trimmed down low and it's just a beautiful place with a cute little beach right in the middle of town.

A unique and powerful place to visit. I wish I knew more about the history and the meaning of the statue. I’m sure its a meaningful story.

What a unique 2 acre park, a full square block. Picnic tables, terraces, a cannon, an amphitheatre/ bandstand, a grass yard with lovely trees. The structures were built out of locally gathered different types and colors of rocks. I noticed really large pieces of what looked like white quartz. Many designs were made; hand placed, and set in cement. I've never seen anything like this. And what a lovely town with big personality.

Beautiful peaceful park. Wonderful memorial in the center and truly magical rock art. We all loved it. A few parking spaces and excellent photo ops.

This ia an amazing place to visit. I was in awe of the memorials and all the stone work. I would live to see a concert at this venue.

The most beautiful rock-work ever! Such a gorgeous little park right in town. Easy access and not far away.

Very pretty nice place to rest and take pictures. No play ground for kids, but a cute place for a picnic.

Beautiful shady park to cool down at during the summer. Plus it hosts community events from time to time.

The stone walls and gazebo are so eclectic and interesting. A wide open space to enjoy

A beautiful hike. We parked at a spot about halfway up and then hiked to the summit. Flat at the beginning and then it gets steeper. Kids did it too. Beautiful hike and a nice cleared trail.

About as close as you get to a mountain on the islands in the Puget Sound, this little peak has amazing views and a surprising number of trails. Definitely a beautiful spot to look over the sound, the Skagit flats, and the water.

Absolutely beautiful spot. Lots of rocky climbing parts that are fun for kids and super easy walk up. But — please watch young children very closely as there’re shape drop-offs all around. Highly recommend!

Short little stroll uphill on cement stairs from another viewpoint. Stairs can be (will be) mossy and slick. There is a bench to sit and watch the sunset if you get the timing right. First pic is June 2022. Second pic is from 2021 on Easter Sunday.

Dont go off trail, I found myself in an near impossible situation where I was halfway down rockface facing lake erie and the trail if you could call it that ended and I had to climb back up it was terrifying, if you stay on trail its beautiful, I tried to call my parents to say goodbye that's how scared I was but no signal, anyway do what your skill level can do i was overwhelmed overmatched

Just like the picture shows, beautiful views and you can drive to the top but parking is extremely limited.

SPECTACULAR! Well worth the hike or the drive up, just be aware that there is limited parking up top on weekends! Amazing views, the best of the PNW as far as the eye can see.

Welcome back. Just stopped in this evening and got two things. The Maui waui is great if you like sherbert. Open till 9pm daily. Small shop. Great flavors and a very friendly staff.

Great and only ice cream shop in Anacortes. Located 2 blocks from the main drag in town. Very walkable after dinner. Small shop with 1 girl hustling to serve everybody. Highly recommended!

Stopped in for the first time today - great selection of flavors, and the waffle dishes and cones were clearly freshly handmade. I love that the coconut ice cream had generous amounts of real coconut flakes in it! We enjoyed our ice cream on the patio outside and the unique murals on the house, then got to meet Too Short (the resident bulldog) as we left.

Great ice cream! They have really interesting flavors and the scoops are well worth the cost! We got the little kid single scoop tin roof sundae and the big kid single scoop cappuccino chip and they were delightful! If we get the chance to go back to this town, we will definitely come here again.

It shows up as a top icecream spot, probably because there are only 2 and the other closes at 6. Frankly a 2 is generous, my wife and I ordered 2 different flavors, both were icy like it had melted and re-frozen. You'd be better off and cheaper buying icecream at the local grocery store.

Melinda Hatt went to Mad Hatters and loved her ice cream cone! She loved the Hat too!

Ok, I'm sure this wont be able popular option..their ice cream really doesn't have alot of flavor, most of it is bland, I've tried quite a few flavors just to compare, I still find it all the same..

Really enjoyed this park! A pretty large park as well. Great playground for kiddos to enjoy with splash park for some water play! Will definitely be back 😊

This place is so creative and cute for kids to play in! A thoughtful, caring team put a lot of heart and work into this playground. A pirate ship for kids to play in, adorable drawings of an octopus and dragon. A stage to let kids use their imagination and have fun. Sand pit to play in, swings, a play house and cute splash pad! Definitely worth letting kids play, learn, and explore!

Truly a wonderful park. Great playground with splash pads. Plenty of parking that’s free. This is such a wonderful part of this great town.

I liked the monkey bars. I liked the slides there. Monkey bars were the best because I got to swing on them. I did not like it cause my brother and sister forced me to play a game with them. I didn't get to play there that much. It made me sweat. Maybe I would make the climbing wall have more climbing grips. -5 year old playground user

Water splash pad in the summer. And regular playground year round

Great park for younger kids to run around and cool off with a pretty large playscape and fun little splash pad.

This park is amazing! There are so many areas to explore and the toys are so imaginative! Pirate ship with an octopus climbing up it, anacortes ferry carrying a car, a dragon climbing wall, a mountain range stairway with the river as the stairs, tire swings, spray park, slides, a toddler town and the list goes on and on. We always love to visit when we're in town.

Nice a peaceful looking at the water is always a good time

A nice little spot to wait for your ferry to come in. Flat, even path makes for an easy walk along the water.

My favorite beach, it is beautiful! Dog friendly but remember to use leashes. No restroom and lots of sun, so remember your sunscreen.

Very nice sandy beach just outside downtown Anacortes.

Super Cute little raised trail especially if you’re waiting for the ferry!

Trail with a great view of the islands, lots of birds and bunnies to watch.

A civilized nature walk for those who don't want to get their shoes muddy, plus one of the few sandy beaches open to the public on Fidalgo Island. Beautiful artwork and unique benches. Ship Harbor is a gorgeous spot to hang out while waiting for a ferry, but access from the ferry terminal could be better.

It’s generally expected that a hostesses job is to greet and seat customers in a courteous manner, not so at this place. Put your name on a list yourself no problem, get snapped at in a rude nasty manner for asking a question or standing in front of a to-go counter to place an order is unacceptable. She was rude to us as well but these were interactions we witnessed with other customers. The customer service of the wait staff was great. The food was very good. If you want cinnamon rolls this is the place. We would recommend this place with the caveat the you may have to deal with the unfriendly hostess.

Stopped in for breakfast aground 9:45 am on a Friday in early October. They were busy but had a table available. We had the most attentive server Abby B. We wanted to try a few different things so we ordered the burrito with potatoes, French toast with ham & biscuits & gravy. The burrito was huge & so delicious !!! Ham & potatoes were both fresh & food. Highly recommend enjoying breakfast here when in Anacortes. Prices were reasonable, portions are huge & the service was fantastic !!

Had a wonderful breakfast experience here. There are a lot of options to choose from which makes it hard to decide. The original cinnamon roll was so soft and tasty, I recommend any option they have. My wife got the brother-in-law scramble and enjoyed it. I love lemonade and they have 6 different types and as I'm visiting i could not decide so I asked if I could get a flight of lemonade and they did. Each one was wonderful and they one I would of gotten was not the best of the 4. If your in the area, stop in for some wonderful food, lemonade, rolls, and coffee.

When I arrived at Anacortes Calico Cupboard Café, I wasn’t initially impressed despite the stunning ambiance. I hoped for a great experience, but it took a while for a hostess to greet me at the sign-in sheet. She was kind and estimated a 10-minute wait, though it stretched to 20—manageable, but noticeable. Our server, a quiet young lady, took our drink order after a delay. She was unemotional and hard to hear, though she kindly let me sample the passion fruit tea, which was tasty. Drinks arrived after another 5-10 minutes, delivered by a different server— quiet, with minimal engagement, not checking if we needed anything. With two babies under the age of two with us, I grew increasingly disappointed with the service. After another 10-minute wait, Pearle arrived to take our order and transformed the experience with her sunshine-like demeanor. She single-handedly salvaged the visit, as the first 35-40 minutes had me vowing never to return. The food, however, was a highlight—fresh and delicious. The Calico Grub burst with flavors, enhanced by peppers. The passion fruit iced tea and toffee Irish cream boozy sipper were exceptional, as were the Calico Clubhouse with chips and the kids’ ham and cheese croissant. The cinnamon rolls (which I’ll try next time) looked irresistible. The bill felt steep—$14 for a side of bacon (4pc) seemed excessive. I’d love to rate the restaurant five stars only thanks to Pearle; the earlier service was lackluster. If I could, I’d give Pearle a hundred stars. The other staff could learn a lot from her training. Though it wasn’t busy at first, it got crowded later. Every time a tray of food passed, the vibrant dishes caught my eye, tempting me to give this place another chance.

7/11/2025 I think Calico Cupboard is the most recommended brunch spot in the Skagit Valley Area and for good reason. As it was Friday, there was no wait. Immediately got a table for two and went to town. My partner and I ordered two coffees and they came out in about 5 mins. Started off the order with a Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll and wow, melt in your mouth goodness and flavors that dance on your taste buds with every bite. Just as we were finishing up the roll, our food came out steaming and tasted wonderfully. Ordered the Salmon Focaccia and wow, I wished there was more by the time I was done. Service was exceptional and would recommend to anyone in town or coming in for a visit! Cheers!

Service is always excellent. The food always hits the spot. I had the eggs Benedict with corn beef and potatoes. It was delicious but you have to try the lavender lemon mimosa.

Fantastic place to have breakfast. Huge menu with diverse breakfast choices and a great selection of drinks as well. The maple bacon cinnamon roll was over the top.

Good dog park! Especially if you’re tired of your dog being attacked at the Oak Harbor dog park by the infamous “husky gang”. Mostly mud in the beginning my pup loved it, small hose to clean them up before you leave.

This is a nice park for the dogs, completely enclosed, lots of room to run and separate enclosure for small dogs. Running water is available for the dogs to drink and pools are provided for their play. There's even a port-a-potty, which is actually pretty clean.

I wrote a musical sonnet for a dog at the Ace of Hearts Dog Park which has softened my heart. -------- keep away sally tossing balls so far away 🎶➖ and here comes sally 🎵⬆️ and here comes sally 🎵⬆️ running fast she’ll get them all 🎶➖ and here comes sally 🎵⬆️ and here comes sally 🎵⬆️ bring it back she runs right past 🎶➖ and here comes sally 🎵⬆️ and here comes sally 🎵⬆️ spank her ass for giving sass 🎶➖ and here comes sally, who laughs and heads for grass 🎵 ⬇️

After a ferry ride, I was looking for somewhere my pup could play before we were going to drive... Ace of Hearts is a fun spot. Hills and a trail around the perimeter. Pup-friendly water feature. No restrooms - plan ahead.

Smaller than expected. It’s nice they have poop bags and garbage cans, but too bad people don’t use them. Lots of poop.

Nice dog park with a pool in the summer for your furry friends.

I really enjoyed this place. The dog park is great size, and it even has a water spout for the dogs, along with a little blue kiddy pool. What I really love is how they have a undercover cabana that has one wall to protect you from the wind & rain. Not to mention they also have an open field right next to it, as well as a trail. I haven't yet went on the trail. So I don't know where it leads to. 🦴🐕🐕‍🦺🦮

A pretty little rocky beach area, but a bit loud because it's right next to the ferry dock. I still enjoyed myself, there is a bench on the trail that overlooks the water and a picnic table at the very beginning of the trail. It was nice, but I won't be back unless I'm there for the ferry.

Kiwanis waterfront park is a nice park to visit and photograph. A picnic site and benches. Playground set. Nice views of Guernes channel and Guernes Island.

It's a nice little stop. The ferry ride is next to it so there is a visitor area with bathrooms. That was really convenient since we stopped with our kids on our drive to Anacortes.

A nice quiet spot to catch a sunset or ships go by. Right next to the Guemes ferry dock so that can be handy too for a quick walk on trip over for ice cream!

Awesome beach! Hope they don’t take our to much of the park for the electricification project

Very calm peaceful and beautiful. A good place for mindful meditation and reflection

Great views and cute little beach perfect for sunsets

Nice natural area friendly people and beautiful parks. Nice place to slow down and unwind and as little as 20 minutes we'll change your whole demeaner. The place just bleeds the stress right off of you.

The trails surrounding this lake were recommended to us and we were not disappointed. My daughter ran gleefully up and down the pathway thru large evergreen trees. We experienced wildlife and perfect hiking temperatures this day. Worth a visit and a quick hike. FOLLOW ME for more thoughtful recommendations as I travel the world 🌎

Beautiful lake at bottom of Mt. Erie. There’s trails all around the lake and a chance to catch some fish. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, perch, crappie catfish possibly.

Beautiful quiet lake !

Great place to spend time with friends and family, or for some time alone to rejuvenate. Lately we've been taking to the lake in our kayaks, but we have spent many hours hiking around the lake on the well maintained trails too.

Beautiful lake, many trails to explore, loved the various mushrooms.

Cute little lake. Fishing, trails, peaceful, limited internet service.

The intimate experience shared with 5 other passengers, the captain and co-captain was bar none! I’m so happy we chose the small boat tour over the big boat tour 🫶 Ken is passionate about what he does and it truly shows. The weather was perfect, the whales showed up (T46B with an 4 month old wittle baby 😍🥰) and we even got to see a sea otter, sea lion, puffins, and a minke whale. So thankful for this opportunity and the 4 total strangers we shared it with. 10/10 highly recommend!

We originally booked this trip back in November, but a bomb cyclone forced us to reschedule (Ken was so accommodating). Fast forward to half a year later, and we finally got to go! I knew it would be a lovely trip, but my expectations were far exceeded! Our group consisted of four adults and two kids which is the max you can aboard since it's a small boat. Because it is a small boat, it's able to maneuver around things easily and get a little closer than a bigger boat could, plus everyone gets a front row seat. He took us to see harbor seals, sea lions, we saw porpoises, and most importantly, we saw orcas! We were all in complete awe of the pod of five we got to see diving and resurfacing. He stayed for a long time so we could get plenty of opportunities to see them. He cares about the wildlife, so we always stayed at a required distance to protect them (although we got lucky and on on one of the orcas dives, they resurfaced close to our boat!). Ken works closely with the other boats so that they're always in the loop of where to find them (and most importantly, communicate that information via channels to those who are qualified to be around them so that the wellbeing of the wildlife is always on the forefront). It's a responsible operation, and that was very important to us. Ken is very knowledgeable on the water (he used to operate a very large boat), he knows where wildlife hangs out and provided us with lots of fun facts along the way. He went above and beyond, including photographing everything we saw, and sharing the photos with us later that night. He even photographed our family waving at us from the shore as we were coming in :) It was a memorable experience and the highlight of our trip!

This was an amazing experience. Ken was a wonderful guide and went above and beyond to help us find a pod of orcas. His photography skills were also great and it was a huge bonus that he sent photos from the day to us! If you are anywhere near this area I highly recommend. We drive up from Seattle (about 1.5 hours and an easy day trip) We did the private tour that seats up to 6. We are a family of 4 (children ages 17 & 20).

We absolutely loved our time spent with Ken on the Spirit of Orca! Ken was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the orcas and other wildlife we saw! Seeing the orcas was amazing! It has been on my bucket list for a long time and I can’t wait to go out again! Definitely worth going out on the private tour. Thank you Ken for sharing your boat with us and making our trip so memorable! Thank you also for all the wonderful pictures you took. It was wonderful to not have to worry about getting pictures ourselves, we could just be in the moment and enjoy knowing that you were capturing them for us! THANK YOU!

Went out with Captain Ken to see some wildlife and the entire tour did not disappoint! We saw a whole pod of orcas, amazing birds, including the rhinoceros auklet, a type of puffin, and some humpback whales! If I sound knowledgeable, it’s only because I learned it all during the tour with Ken! He is a skilled sailor and knows the area and wildlife well. We enjoyed having the boat to ourselves and Ken curated our experience perfectly. He even took photos for us as it was challenging to capture much on an iPhone. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend!!! Ken is a fantastic guide — he definitely knows his stuff and loves every bit of it! Friendly, professional, responsible, respectful, and conscientious. Dedicated to getting his customers close enough to the whales to enjoy them while respecting the whales’ space and everyone’s safety. Ken is well-connected with other boaters in real time in order to bring you to the sights and will do everything he can to make your outing memorable. He is also an excellent photographer and shares his photos from the day’s trip!

Excellent afternoon Orca Whale watching by boat from Friday Harbor. We saw the T75Bs today with the city of Vancouver, BC, as the backdrop. Outstanding photos provided by Ken.

Anacortes's most wonderful areas...you can ride your horse, mountain bike, motorcycle (in some areas) and bring the kids/dogs...the beauty is all around. There is old growth trees, lakes and other amazing sights. You will definitely want to either take a photos of the map on the kiosk when you enter or purchase trail maps at the local bookstore because the trails or endless and even locals get lost if not careful. If you really love the forest lands and want to "give back" for your experience there, make a donation to the Anacortes Community Forest Lands!

Wonderful, smarvelous piece of preserved natural forest with a well-marked series of trails. I've visited four times over the last week and taken a different route every time. Thank yOu to those who set this land aside and made and maintain the trails. Note - Google Maps' directions to the location near the Predators of the Heart animal sanctuary do not provide the best access. Best approach is to visit the City of Anacortes website and download the pdf maps to your mobile device and pick an access point from those. Having the maps to refer to along your hike is handy too since there are so many trails to explore.

Near town and well maintained trails. Great place to go for a hike.

Hmmm, lots of forest...lots of trails...would only want more maps...

A beautiful park! There was a wide path that went through the picturesque forest, plus several smaller trails that branched off from the wide trail. I didn't get to spend much time here, so I will need to come back another day, but I really enjoyed the time I did have here. Beautiful. No motorcycles permitted.

Well marked trails, lots to explore

Used to be a great place to ride the trails on my motorcycle with my kids. But now, because hikers, and cyclers think they need ALL the trails, it's now closed to ATV's. There are only two places to ride now on this side of the state. Hikers and cyclers get millions of miles of trails in this state alone, why do they have to take even more? Greedy environmentalists.

If you've ever asked yourself "why do I have such trouble finding stores that sell cards, books, clothing, AND fake dog poo?", then this is the place for you. Awesome store! So many odd, funny and cool items. Also: super friendly staff. Recommended. I hope I get to come sometime next year! Fingers crossed

This store has no idea what it is or what it wants to be. Weird random stuff for sale, but none of it is compelling.

I love this store, because I always leave with a smile and a good feeling. The card selection is incredible and very funny. The bumper stickers are mesmerizing and the socks don't even get me started on the socks. When you're in retail it's not easy, but it's the bricks and mortar businesses that built this country and I'm glad we still have some like the Red Snapper to go to. Yeah!

Wonderful store. Right off the bat my family and I were welcomed with a warm greeting followed by a lovely chat with the owner. We found some fun souvenirs and enjoyed looking around. Our family had a wonderful visit. Highly recommend.

Genuinely friendly greeting when we went inside this store. This store had lots of fun items and great cards...some VERY funny and some beautiful and featuring local artists. I was looking for a particular item I had been told was available at this store but it was not available for sale so the lady gave me their floor model for free! Unheard of!! This store is a must see!

Red Snapper is a super-fun store with lots of quirky, amusing gifts. My friend and I were shopping together for each other's Christmas gifts, and each of us found exactly what we wanted. I will definitely return next time I'm in the area!

Cute gift store. Fun, local themed stickers and great gift ideas for the kids.

Nice park my daughter likes to come here to sometimes work on her gymnastics or competitive cheer and if course it has the best outdoor hoops in town as well.

Great trail through Smiley's bottom. Wildlife. Ducks, owls, squirrels, deer, and birdwatching Dog walkers, bike riders, playground, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and restrooms.

I used to have lacroose practice here, even after two hours of running around I still liked this place enough to beg my parents to let me stay longer and play here, they have swings, a hiking trail, slides, a basketball court, safe stuff to climb, and a bunch of other cool things. I definitely suggest going here.

A lovely little pocket park. One of the few with swings!

Clean and quaint park adjacent to Anacortes Baseball and soccer fields. Great place to play with the kiddos!!!!

Fun field for casual sports. Great playground equipment.

Small. Nice neighborhood park

Rough terrain, unclear markings for where each hole is. Nice area, but there is room for improvement on these fronts.

Short but challenging holes. A lot of elevation changes. Limited parking close to the first tee box.

This place would be much better if the holes were better marked, or if there were better directions to each hole/cage. When you get to each hole it would be very helpful if there was a small diagram or map giving you an idea where the cage is. Even if the trails to each hole were more defined or maintained that would be very helpful for navigating. Despite this, this is a very beautiful and fun course to play and I'll definitely be coming back

Pretty, a little busy when I was there.

Wow this place is HUGE. I ran 4 miles & could've ran even longer! So many trails. Definitely a great place to run!

Gorgeous walk around this scenic lake!

Gorgeous views! Beautiful scenery and trees! Shaded campsites! Lovely hiking trails. Unfortunately, the bathrooms were often dirty. Only one shower was working in the women’s restroom in the campground. When someone showered the entire bathroom floor became wet.

Beautiful park with stunning views. We really enjoyed the natural beauty of the area gorgeous scenery and a peaceful setting. The grounds are well-maintained, and the abundance of trash cans throughout the park makes it easy to keep things clean and accessible. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into maintaining the outdoor spaces, and we appreciated how tidy everything was. That said, signage could be improved—especially around Loop C. From the road, all you see is the exit sign pointing left, and it looks like going right would take you directly through someone’s campsite. We ended up looping around before realizing that the “campsite path” was actually the road to the rest of the campground. For first-time visitors, the lack of clear directional signage was a bit frustrating. Unfortunately, the women’s restroom facilities really need attention. We stayed for four nights, and it didn’t appear they were cleaned at all during that time. Trash bins were full, soap dispensers were empty for over 24 hours, and the showers were in rough shape, one wouldn’t drain, and overall cleanliness was poor. The staff was responsive when we called for firewood, and we appreciated how prompt they were. I just wish that same level of attentiveness was applied to the restrooms and shower

Great place to watch the sunset! Photos are near the park entrance. There are pavilions with huge BBQ grills that can be rented for big parties. There’s also a playground for kids. It has a 2 mile loop that you can either hike or drive around! No excuse for enjoying nature! Parking plenty and entrance is free!

A fantastic walk in a beautiful area. My first time visiting Anacortes and stumbled upon this area when I had some time to kill. Its a little over 2 miles going in a loop with a ton of spots off the beaten path for site seeing. The main path is paved, but be on the lookout for cars as they can drive on it and you'll have to move off the path. Aside from that though, it was a fantastic experience!

This drive offered beautiful views of the surrounding islands and marina, making it a peaceful place for a walk or a light hike.

Beautiful park setting that you can walk or drive thru. Views at every turn.

This park is truly one of a kind, offering stunning beauty that changes with each season and weather, beautiful animals, making every visit a unique experience.