Location

Doe Island State Park is 1/4 mile southeast of Orcas Island, Township 36 North, Range 1 W of Section 2, San Juan County.

Acreage

6.11 acres with 2,049 feet of saltwater shoreline.

Acquired

This park was acquired in two parcels from the Federal Government; the first in 1964 and the last in 1967, at no cost.

Historical Background

This island received its name because of nearby Doe Bay. A Native American " canoe pullout" site is present as an archeological site on the north shoreline.

Facilities

44-foot pier, 12 x 30 ft moorage float, 31-foot connecting access ramp, 5 campsites each with a table and stove, 1 vault toilet, a loop trail, and a bulletin board.  The island has no drinking water.  Garbage: pack-it-out..

Activities

Primitive camping, picnicking, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, and hiking.

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