Patos Island #1

Washington State Parks owns and operates this moorage. Use of this buoy is on a first-come, first-served basis. WA State Parks offers payment options in person (on shore) or by calling Washington State Parks at 833-927-1222. This is a mooring buoy owned and operated by Washington State Parks. Actual moorage condition may differ from this listing.

Patos Island Marine State Park Eastsound, WA 98245

Patos Island is a 207-acre marine park that features dramatic rock formations, a landscape of madrone trees and a working lighthouse. Boat in and stay overnight at a primitive campsite and immerse yourself in the remote beauty of the San Juan Islands.

Things to do at this park Patos Island is the northernmost San Juan island and only a couple miles from Canadian waters.

Picnic and day use One picnic site is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One composting toilet is available nearby.

Camping Seven primitive campsites are available first-come, first-served. One vault toilet is located nearby.

Winter Schedule Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

Trails Walk from the beach, through a madrone forest and up to the top of the rock outcropping for spectacular views. A half-mile hiking trail takes you to the U.S. Coast Guard Lighthouse located on the west end of the island.

Boating Two mooring buoys are available first-come, first-served. Moorage fees are charged year round from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Phone registration is available at buoys. Daily and annual permits are available.

Be sure to check weather reports and avoid anchoring here if the forecast indicates high pressure systems or wind speeds greater than 12 knots. The strong currents and winds may cause your boat to drag anchor and run aground.

Buoys are located at Latitude: 48º 47' 6" N (48.785) Longitude: 122º 57' 58.96" W (-122.9663).