Location
One-fourth mile from the northwest end of San Juan Island, San Juan County.
Acreage
1 acre with approximately 1,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on Spieden Channel.
Acquired
Posey Island State Park is operated via a 1969 lease from the Bureau of Land
Management.
Historical Background
The island was originally thought to be a part of Pearl Island and was called Spit
Point. When the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey were mapping the area, they asked local
folks what they called it. Since the locals went there to pick wild flowers, they called
it Posey Island, and that name was applied on the maps.
Facilities
Watertrail campsites (maximum of 16 persons allowed to camp overnight). 1
composting toilet. No drinking water. Garbage: pack-it-out.
Activities
Wildflower bloom April throught June.
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