Birch Bay State Park

The 664-acre park stretches along 8,255 feet of saltwater coastline on Birch Bay and features 14,923 feet of freshwater shore on Terrell Creek.

The area holds evidence of early settlements from Semiahmoo, Lummi, and Nooksack tribes, while loggers later harvested large fir trees using oxen teams.

The park received its name from botanist Archibald Menzies during the 1792 Vancouver expedition due to the numerous black birch trees in the region.

The park maintains 147 standard campsites in forested areas, 20 water and electric sites, restrooms, showers, and requires a Discover Pass for vehicle entry.

Terrell Creek Marsh within the park forms one of the remaining saltwater and freshwater estuaries in the northern section of Puget Sound.

Location: Washington

Website: https://parks.wa.gov/170/Birch-Bay

GPS coordinates: 48.90278,-122.76528

Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:23