Turn Island #2

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.

Turn Island Marine State Park Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Turn Island is a kayaker's dream. With its pebble beaches and shoreside campsites, this marine state park is a social destination for the paddling crowd, or a quiet retreat in the off-season.

Things to do at this park Part of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Turn Island is only accessible by boat and is best reached via Jackson Beach on San Juan Island, or via Anacortes. Visitors can set up camp on a small butte above the beach, or enjoy some chill time before paddling through the islands. You also can head across the water to the shops and eateries of nearby Friday Harbor. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service owns the land, and Washington State Parks manages the campsites and restrooms.

Boating Turn Island offers two buoys. Phone registration is available at buoys. The main area to access the island is from the cove on the northwest harbor. The cove to the west has a reef that extends out from the island, it's not recommended to use this beach for access.

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

Picnic and day use facilities The park provides unsheltered picnic tables for day-use visitors. Tables are available first-come, first-served.

Camping Primitive campsites that are available on a first-come, first-served basis.