| Bay View State Park | |
|---|---|
Padilla Bay seen from the park | |
  Location in the state of Washington  Bay View State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Skagit County, Washington, United States |
| Nearest city | Burlington, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48°29′19″N 122°28′49″W / 48.48861°N 122.48028°W [1] |
| Area | 66 acres (27 ha) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) [1] |
| Designation | Washington state park |
| Established | 1925 |
| Administrator | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Website | Bay View State Park |
Bay View State Park is a public recreation area located on Padilla Bay in Skagit County, Washington, USA. The state park's 66 acres (27 ha) include 1,285 feet (392 m) of shoreline and facilities for camping, picnicking, swimming and beachcombing. It originated in 1925 when the Skagit County Agricultural Association donated land to the state to be used for park purposes. [2] The park is crossed by a stretch of the Pacific Northwest Trail. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Bay View State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Bay View State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ "About the Trail". Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
External links
- Bay View State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Bay View State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
