We're updating our camping and moorage fees to continue providing great experiences for visitors amid inflation and rising costs. You will see a rate increase for camping stays booked for May 15 and beyond. Moorage fees will increase Jan. 1. Learn more here.
Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Spencer Spit State Park
521 A. Bakerview Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
This unique park features a rare sand spit enclosed by a saltwater lagoon and is located on Lopez Island. Camp at large, private campsites, open beachside sites or one of the group camps. Enjoy water activities including kayaking, paddle boarding, crabbing, clamming and fishing.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Visitors may enter the campground until 10 p.m.
Activities
Beach Exploration
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Crabbing
First Day Hike Events
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
Shellfishing
Swimming
Windsurfing
Winter Camping
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Double campsites
Fire Pit
Firewood
Park Ranger Station
Recycling
Restrooms
Trash Service
Buoys
Moorage
Grill
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Parking
Trailer Dump
Playgrounds
Concessions
Interpretive Opportunities
Hiking Trails
Park features
Forest
Island
Ocean Beach
Saltwater
Sandy Beach
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Visitors may enter the campground until 10 p.m.
Map & visitor guide
48.53689194, -122.8603439
Picnic and day use
Three picnic shelters without electricity are available. One shelter is reservable and has four picnic tables, a barbecue grill, fire pit and water spigot. The other two picnic shelters have two picnic tables each and are available first-come, first-served.
Camping
There are 37 standard reservable campsites and sixteen hiker/biker sites that are available first-come, first-served. Three first come, first served Cascadia Marine Trail sites are available if you arrive by wind- or human-powered watercraft.
A dump station and two restrooms are located nearby, but there are no showers or hook ups. Most of the campsites are large and private. A composting toilet is located near the beach campsites.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Group Camp
There are two group camps.
G-1 is reservable and has three walk-in sites, one of which is an Adirondack shelter with eight bunks. It can accommodate up to 24 people and 3 vehicles.
G-3 is reservable and has a kitchen shelter with electrical outlet, water spigot, three picnic tables, a pedestal barbecue and fire pit. It can accommodate up to 24 people, a trailer, six tents and five vehicles.
Boating
Eleven moorage buoys are available, eight on the north side of the spit and three on the south side. Moorage fees are charged year round for mooring at docks, floats, and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Phone registration is available at buoys.
Moorage is located at latitude: 48º 32' 23" N (48.5397) and longitude: 122º 51' 15.84" W (-122.8544).
Water activities
You can rent sea kayaks, stand up paddle boards and safety gear from Outdoor Adventure Center's rental shack located on the beach. They also offer bicycle and helmet rentals and run adventure tours. If you're new to kayaking or don't feel confident on the water, sign up for a skills class where you can learn the basics and how to stay safe.
Rentals are available daily May through Labor Day and on weekends in September. View prices and sign up online.
Hiking
Take in lovely water views and spot local wildlife on two miles of flat trails that run around the edge of the park, along the lagoon and down the spit.
Interpretive activities
Between July 5 and Labor Day, kids can take part in fun and educational Junior Ranger interpretive programs.