Larrabee State Park
Bellingham, WA
Washington’s first state park, on Chuckanut Drive, with sandstone tide pools, forest trails and sunset views over the San Juan Islands. A Discover Pass is needed; the campground takes medium-size RVs.
Larrabee State Park sits on Chuckanut Drive near Bellingham, Washington, and is regarded as Washington's first state park. It covers 2,683 acres (about 1,090 hectares) with 8,100 feet (roughly 2.5 kilometers) of shoreline on the water side of Chuckanut Mountain.
The park is known for views of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. A trail of about 0.75 miles (roughly 1.2 kilometers) leads to Clayton Beach, where you will find sandstone cliffs and tide pools. Hiking and mountain biking routes also run through the forests, and Fragrance Lake and Lost Lake are fished for bass and trout.
Scenic Washington calls it a unique camping park. Please check pass requirements and permitted vehicle length for the campground with the park service in advance.
- Nearest town
- Bellingham, WA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 48.6528, -122.4903
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Larrabee State Park CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Larrabee State ParkTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Burlington / Anacortes KOAMotorhome stopover10 mi from Larrabee State ParkTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Washington Park CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Larrabee State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
- Thousand Trails La ConnerMotorhome stopover17 mi from Larrabee State ParkTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Birch Bay State Park CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Larrabee State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Birch Bay State Park North CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Larrabee State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Larrabee State Park?
Larrabee State Park is in Bellingham, WA, at GPS 48.6528, -122.4903. It is about 11 mi from Anacortes.
Can you camp near Larrabee State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Larrabee State Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Larrabee State Park?
Larrabee State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chuckanut Drive and the Mount Baker Highway.
What is there to see near Larrabee State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Constitution (16 mi), Deception Pass Bridge (18 mi), Lime Kiln Point State Park (32 mi) and Nooksack Falls (36 mi).
When is the best time to visit Larrabee State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)