Rockport State Park

Rockport State Park is a 632-acre protected forest at the base of Sauk Mountain featuring old-growth Douglas fir trees over 250 feet tall. The land includes hiking trails and viewpoints that wind through the dense woodland.

A timber company sold the land to Washington State in 1935, securing the ancient forest from logging operations. This transaction established the park and protected one of the last remaining untouched old-growth forests in the region.

The David Douglas Historical Marker within the park honors the botanist who identified the Douglas fir species in 1825. This location connects visitors to the story of plant discovery in the region.

The site is easy to access with parking available near main trails. The best time to visit is between spring and fall when paths are dry and conditions are most pleasant.

The forest has never been logged commercially, creating a dark understory where sunlight barely penetrates the canopy. These shaded, moist conditions support the growth of rare mosses and ferns seldom seen elsewhere.

Location: Skagit County

Inception: 1961

Shares border with: Skagit Bald Eagle Natural Area Preserve

Website: https://parks.wa.gov/574/Rockport

GPS coordinates: 48.48820,-121.61500

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05