The most popular park in Birch Bay and a jewel of NW Washington State, this park offers a huge stretch of ocean waterfront with panoramic views of the bay. Mix in a boat ramp, camping, crabbing, clamming, fishing and more and it’s easy to see why…
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Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve features 54 acres of forest, bluff and beach, with a 3/4 mile fully accessible trail to spectacular viewpoints of the Strait of Georgia and San Juan Islands. A switchback path descends from the bluff to access a windswept cobble beach.
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Nestled amongst the small cottages and cabins on the waterfront are a number of public access points to the beach. While the state park requires a discover pass, these beach access points have free parking and are a great way to avoid the crowds.
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BP owns a lot of vacant land around its refinery operation and it is meant as a buffer between the refinery and the community, but they allow the public to use their 100’s of acres of well maintained fields. With wide open spaces and paved paths, this area is a haven for dog walkers and bike riders.
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Bordering Semiahmoo Bay on one side and Drayton Harbor on the other, this beautiful park offers views of Mt Baker, White Rock Canada, and Puget Sound. With long beaches and a walking trail leading to Semiahoo Resort, this beach is a favorite for tourists and bird watchers.
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Whatcom County purchased 4.1 acres in Birch Bay for development of a waterfront community park. In 2016 three community meetings were held to introduce the project and gather community input for the new park.
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