Stuart Island State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stuart Island Marine State Park
Prevost Harbor and Reid Harbor (right)
Stuart Island Marine State Park Location in Washington (state)
Location	San Juan County, Washington, United States
Area	433 acres (175 ha)
Elevation	89 ft (27 m)
Designation	Washington marine state park
Established	1952
Administrator	Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website	Stuart Island Marine State Park

Stuart Island State Park is a special place in San Juan County, Washington. It's a marine park, which means it includes both land and water areas. This park is part of the Washington State Park System, a group of parks managed by the state.

The park covers about 433 acres of land and the waters around Stuart Island. The island was named after Frederick D. Stuart. He was a clerk who worked for an explorer named Charles Wilkes.

Fun Things to Do at Stuart Island Park

This park has a very long saltwater shoreline, stretching over 33,030 feet (about 10,067 meters). You can find places to tie up your boat, called moorage, at two main harbors: Reid Harbor and Prevost Harbor.

Exploring the Park

There are many exciting activities you can enjoy at Stuart Island State Park:

• Hiking: The park has 3.5 miles (about 5.6 kilometers) of trails. These trails are perfect for exploring the island's natural beauty on foot.
• Boating: With its beautiful harbors, boating is a very popular activity here.
• Scuba Diving: If you love exploring underwater, you can go scuba diving in the clear waters around the island.
• Fishing and Crabbing: You can also try your hand at fishing or crabbing, which is a fun way to catch your own seafood.

Camping for Adventurers

Stuart Island State Park is also part of the Cascadia Marine Trail. This is a special water trail for people who travel by non-motorized boats like kayaks or canoes. The park has 18 simple campsites. Some of these are set aside just for boaters who arrive without using a motor.