Spencer Spit State Park
| Spencer Spit State Park | |
| Washington State Park | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | San Juan |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 48°32′11″N 122°51′44″W / 48.53639°N 122.86222°WCoordinates: 48°32′11″N 122°51′44″W / 48.53639°N 122.86222°W [1] |
| Area | 137 acres (55 ha) |
| State acquisition | 1967 |
| Management | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
  Location in the state of Washington | |
Spencer Spit State Park is a 138-acre (56 ha) state-operated, public recreation area located on the east side of Lopez Island in San Juan County, Washington, USA. The park features two sand spits that join to form a briny marsh lagoon. This provides a migratory stop for waterfowl, including Bonaparte's gulls. Other local fauna include great blue herons and kingfishers.
Activities and amenities
The park has 37 spaces for tent camping and two miles of hiking trails. For boaters, there are eleven mooring buoys on the Cascadia Marine Trail. Other recreational opportunities include swimming, fishing, clamming, diving, and beachcombing.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Spencer Spit State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Spencer Spit State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
External links
- Spencer Spit State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Spencer Spit State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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