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Birch Bay State Park

Its 165 sites are reservable through Washington State Parks reservations, camping costs Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, primitive $12, and it is open year-round. Birch Bay State Park is a State Park campground near Blaine, Washington.

Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations

State Park · Blaine, Washington

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Birch Bay State Park. Photo: Heather Harvey from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
60 ft

Birch Bay State Park sits inside Birch Bay State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Washington State Parks reservations Book a site
Fee
Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, primitive $12
Entrance fee
None for campers in the park they stay in; Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year for day visits
Booking window
Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
Cancellations
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
165
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
60 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: services5.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
31 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Birch Bay State Park is open year-round . In winter: water on, per the managing agency.

Sources: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Birch Bay State Park?
Sites at Birch Bay State Park are reserved through Washington State Parks reservations (https://washington.goingtocamp.com/). Booking window: Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
How much does it cost to camp at Birch Bay State Park?
Camping at Birch Bay State Park costs Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, primitive $12.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Birch Bay State Park?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Birch Bay State Park; only the camping fee applies.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Birch Bay State Park?
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund.
How many campsites does Birch Bay State Park have?
Birch Bay State Park has 165 campsites.
Does Birch Bay State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Birch Bay State Park have hookups; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 60 feet and there is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Birch Bay State Park?
Yes, Birch Bay State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Birch Bay State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Birch Bay State Park.
When is Birch Bay State Park open?
Birch Bay State Park is open year-round.
Is Birch Bay State Park open in winter?
Yes, Birch Bay State Park is open year-round; in winter the water stays on.
How long can you stay at Birch Bay State Park?
The stay limit at Birch Bay State Park is 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks.
Are generators allowed at Birch Bay State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Birch Bay State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Birch Bay State Park. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Birch Bay State Park?
Birch Bay State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Birch Bay State Park

fishypedia.com · 4.6 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Terrell, whose mapped center point is 4.6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Terrell fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Birch Bay State Park, in a straight line: Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs (hot spring, 18 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, primitive $12
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