Location

Two miles northeast of Anacortes, in Skagit County.

Acreage

23.7 acres, including adjacent Dot Rock, 6,750 feet saltwater waterfront.

Acquired

This park was acquired in one parcel in 1974 from Diane Gibbons for a total cost of $192,000.

Historical Background

The island was originally identified as one of the "Porpoise Rocks" by the Wilkes Expedition in 1841. The U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey shows the present name possibly derived from the shape of the island.

Facilities

1 vault toilet, 1 storage building, 1 bulletin board, 1 mile of trail, 5 regular campsites and 1 water trail site each having a table and campstove.  No drinking water.

Activities

Primitive camping, picnicking, saltwater fishing, hiking and crabbing. Wildflowers in bloom April through June.

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