Hope Island State Park - Skagit is a
Washington
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* Washington (state), United States
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marine
state park
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located on Hope Island at the northern end of
Skagit Bay
Skagit Bay is a bay and strait located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is part of the Whidbey Island Basin of Puget Sound. The Skagit River empties into Skagit Bay. To the south, Skagit Bay connects with the rest of Puget Sound via Saratoga ...
in
Skagit County
Skagit County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 129,523. The county seat and largest city is Mount Vernon. The county was formed in 1883 from Whatcom County and is named for the Skagit Ind ...
. The island has primitive campsites, beaches and forest with occasional meadows and rock outcroppings, and a trail across the island.
[ Five mooring buoys are found on the island's northern flank. Herons nest on the southwestern end of the island. Significant cliffs surround most of the island, making getting inland a challenge.
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References
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Hope Island State Park - Skagit
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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State parks of Washington (state)
Parks in Skagit County, Washington