- Shelter
- W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Mooring buoys off Hope Island, a 200-acre marine state park at the north end of Skagit Bay, Washington, between La Conner and Whidbey Island.
- Mooring buoys
- Beach
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reach Skagit Bay through the Swinomish Channel, where the southern entrance shoals and is dredged only every three years; favour the east side and watch the tide on the mud flats. The buoy field lies on the island's northern flank, sheltered from winds between west and south-east through south. The bottom is weed, so check the anchor is well set if the buoys are taken.
Practical
Five mooring buoys, first come first served, with fees payable on shore or by phone to Washington State Parks. Six primitive campsites sit above the north shore with a vault toilet in the woods. No fuel, water or shore power on the island. Pioneer Point Marina and La Conner Marina lie about 3 miles east for provisions and repairs.
Ashore
Land on the north shore for the trail network across the island, most of which is a nature reserve closed to camping away from the marked sites. La Conner village, 3 miles east, has shops, restaurants and a chandlery within walking distance of the marina landing.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.40120, -122.57108 (48°24.07'N 122°34.26'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 14 m
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Beach, Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Hope Island Mooring Buoys lies at 48°24.07'N 122°34.26'W, that is 48.40120, -122.57108 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Hope Island Mooring Buoys sheltered from?
Hope Island Mooring Buoys is sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Hope Island Mooring Buoys?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Hope Island Mooring Buoys.
What boat length does Hope Island Mooring Buoys accept?
Hope Island Mooring Buoys accepts boats up to 14 m.
How do boaters rate Hope Island Mooring Buoys?
Hope Island Mooring Buoys is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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