5 Nearby State Parks for Seattle-Area Families to Visit

Bay View State Park in Skagit County offers beach and meadow areas with space for spreading out, though it's not a huge park. Fly a kite or throw a Frisbee on the grassy fields, or play on the beach while gazing out at the view of the San Juan Islands.

This park is another camping spot. It also has cabins that allow pets — fairly rare among state park cabins. Check them out and plan an overnight getaway with your family pooch.

Find it: 10901 Bay View–Edison Road, Mount Vernon

Next stop: Flaming Geyser State Park

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