Birch Bay State Park Campground

Open — Currently open year-round. Reservations available for all loops from May 15 to September 15. North Loop (sites 1-38) operates first-come, first-served from September 16 to May 14. The park is typically winterized by late November and de-winterized by late March, with water shut off during winter months except for a winter water supply in the North Loop.

About

Birch Bay State Park Campground is a 194-acre coastal camping destination located between Bellingham and Blaine on the shores of Birch Bay. The park features 8,255 feet of saltwater shoreline along the bay and nearly 15,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on Terrell Creek. With 167 campsites spread across multiple loops, the campground offers a mix of standard forested sites, primitive sites, and partial hookup RV sites that can accommodate vehicles up to 60 feet in length. The park also includes one group camp with shelter. Birch Bay is renowned for its relatively warm water and exceptional opportunities for crabbing, clamming, and harvesting oysters and mussels. The rocky beaches provide tide pooling adventures, while the calm waters are ideal for windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and sailing. Visitors can enjoy dramatic views of the North Cascades and Canadian Gulf Islands from the shoreline. The park features a half-mile Terrell Marsh Interpretive Trail, summer interpretive programs, and various day-use amenities including picnic areas, a basketball court, and a reservable covered picnic shelter. Restrooms with showers, drinking water, and trash service are provided during the main season.

Directions

From I-5 South, take exit 270, turn right on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, turn left on Blaine Road. Go 2 miles and turn right on Bay Road, then left on Jackson Road for one-half mile, then left on Helweg Road to the park entrance. From I-5 North, take exit 266, turn left and follow Grandview Road west for 7 miles, then right on Jackson Road for one-half mile, then left on Helweg Road to the park entrance.

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