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Shark Reef Sanctuary is a hidden gem, tucked away on the west side of Lopez Island, where a short 10-minute walk through a forest will lead to a rocky shoreline with stunning views over the water and an almost certain seal (and perhaps sea lion and otter) sighting. A short distance from the trailhead, there will be an elevated boardwalk Read more...

Looking for an island camping park you can get to by car? Spencer Spit, on Lopez Island, may be just what you had in mind. One of the few auto-access state parks in the San Juan Islands, Spencer Spit provides dramatic, east-facing views of Decatur and Blakely islands and features a rare sand spit enclosed by a salt-chuck lagoon. Read more...

The 29-acre Spit Preserve is named for the prominent sand spit that defines the entrance to Fisherman Bay. This rich and varied property protects rare coastal dunes and wetlands, a grassy headland, approximately 1 mile of shoreline and an exquisite sandy spit marking the entrance to Fisherman Bay. The scenic setting is visible from numerous locations and travel ways, including Read more...

Past Lopez Village on the island’s west side, Otis Perkins County Day Park sits on a slender spit in Fisherman Bay. Enjoy one of the longest beaches in the islands, and nearly a mile of waterfront to explore to the north of the parking area, with great views of the San Juan Channel and the distant shoreline of San Juan. Read more...

Located on the north shore of Lopez Island, just south of Upright Head, one mile from Lopez ferry landing, three miles to Lopez Village. Sandy beach access and boat launch, 80 acres, 31 campsites (10 beach sites), group camp (8 campsites). Potable water, vault toilets (no showers). Picnic area and pavilion. Read more...

Marine Parks located in the San Juans include Blind Island, Clark Island, Doe Island, Jones Island, Matia Island, Patos Island, Posey Island, Stuart Island, Sucia Island and Turn Island. Accessible by private or chartered boat only, all have campsites and mooring buoys, some have docks. Read more...

Lopez Skatepark is a community-driven project aimed at creating a safe, welcoming space for skateboarders, bikers, and other riders on Lopez Island. Supported by San Juan County and local volunteers, this initiative brings residents together to foster an active, healthy lifestyle in the scenic setting of the San Juan Islands. The skatepark is designed to serve as an inclusive gathering Read more...

The Upright Channel recreation site is managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This day-use recreation site includes four picnic sites and a short trail to a public beach. There is parking for several vehicles provided and a vault toilet near the picnic sites, located approximately ¼ mile from the parking lot. A Discover Pass is required. Read more...

Agate Beach is on the southernmost tip of Lopez Island, with an amazing view of the water and Iceberg Point, part of the new San Juan Islands National Monument lands. Donated to the County by Seth Richey in 1948, the is one of Lopez Island’s most beautiful spots. Read more...

Calm and protected Mud Bay is a great place for a paddle. You can easily launch your kayak here and if you can carry your motorboat you can launch it too. The small sandy beach is especially lovely in the evening. The wide mud flats of the bay are a great place to go clamming. Just be sure to get Read more...

This small beach is a mix of small pebbles and sand.  It faces west but it is tucked in by trees and hills so it is most often shady even at midday in the summer. The parking lot has a small grassy area and a picnic table. The Park is open all year long for daytime use. It is a Read more...