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5 Nearby State Parks for Seattle-Area Families to Visit

Washington state parks where Puget Sound–area families can play outdoors

Nancy Chaney
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Published on: August 15, 2022

5 Nearby State Parks for Seattle-Area Families to Visit

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Camano Island State Park. Credit: daveynin/Flickr CC

2. Camano Island State Park

Scenic Camano Island State Park is a not-too-far destination for families living in Snohomish, Skagit and Island counties. Play on the rocky beach here and dip your toes (or dunk your whole body?) in chilly Saratoga Passage. Parents will like the views over to Whidbey Island. This shoreline park offers a good amount of space for families to play and explore. There are also 3 miles of hiking trails, a campground and some cabins.

Popular Cama Beach State Park is nearby, and famous for its historic cabins. This park has considerably less space than Camano Island but is a great spot to visit and have a look around.

Find it: 2269 S. Lowell Point Rd., Camano Island

Next step: Bay View State Park

Image credit: daveynin/Flickr CC

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