Samish Island Recreation Area
About
Samish Island Recreation Area is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 5 miles from the town of Edison. It's a simple, no-frills stop with a parking area, and swimming is allowed. There is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. July and August typically bring highs around 75°F and only about five wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Anacortes. Paddlers and campers will find the Cascadia Marine Trail site on Saddlebag Island about 3 miles away and Larrabee State Park Campground at roughly 5.7 miles. For a hike, Rooty Ridge is about 7 miles off, and Friday Creek offers canoeing a little over 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Samish Island Recreation Area
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–75°F and lows of 46–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Anacortes, WA weather station, 5.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan48° high37° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar54° high40° low
- Apr59° high43° low
- May66° high48° low
- Jun70° high52° low
- Jul75° high54° low
- Aug75° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct61° high46° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec47° high37° low
Nearby
- Cascadia Marine Trail - Saddlebag IslandCamping3 mi
- Larrabee State Park CampgroundCamping5.7 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail, campsite for human powered boatsCamping5.9 mi
- name=Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Cypress HeadCamping5.9 mi
- Rooty Ridge LowerHiking6.9 mi
- Rooty RidgeHiking7 mi
- Lily Campground TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Friday CreekCanoeing9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
