![]() There’s nothing quite like being rocked to sleep by Puget Sound. If sleeping on the boat is on the docket, try a mooring buoy in one of the island’s coves. They don’t have quite the same view, but they’re still a great place to start out for a round the island hike. Or take a chance on one of the other 24 campsites. It’s hard to beat the view from the park’s cliffside campsites, so arrive early to claim one of these coveted first-come-first-serve spots. Set sail for Jones Island State Park, a marine park on Orcas Island where you’ll find fruit tree orchards and wildlife abound. It’s a great spot to enjoy views, watch for whales and generally unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are 15 campsites in total on the island, and they can accommodate anywhere between four and eight campers, depending on the site. If a bouy is open, tie up your ride and raft over to the expansive pebble beaches, where kids will find plenty of space to beach comb and throw rocks while you prepare the evening meal. And even then, there’s no dock, just moorage bouys on the east and west sides that are first come, first served. Head north for boat camping that ranges from primitive island campsites to luxe dockside accommodations, complete with restaurants and shops.īeach side camping is what this small marine park island between Orcas and Lummi Islands in the San Juans has to offer. Photo: Allison Sutcliffe San Juan Islands
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