Stuart Island Marine State Park

Its 18 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate), and it is open year-round. Stuart Island Marine State Park is a State Park campground near Roche Harbor, Washington.

First-come, first-served

State Park · Roche Harbor, Washington

Aerial view of Reid Harbor on Stuart Island

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Aerial view of Reid Harbor on Stuart Island. Photo: Canuckle, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by: State Park
Hookups: None

Stuart Island Marine State Park sits inside San Juan Islands National Monument. Its camping rule, field office, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.4 miles outside the boundary of Stuart Island State Park; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: State Park
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate)
Entrance fee: None for campers in the park they stay in; Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year for day visits

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 18
Hookups: None

Source: parks.wa.gov, 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

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

Access and cell service

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away, 5G about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage mapped
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

Stuart Island Marine State Park is open year-round . In winter: water off, per the managing agency.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Stuart Island Marine State Park?

No. Stuart Island Marine State Park is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Stuart Island Marine State Park?

Camping at Stuart Island Marine State Park costs Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate).

Is there a separate entrance fee at Stuart Island Marine State Park?

No, there is no separate entrance fee at Stuart Island Marine State Park; only the camping fee applies.

How many campsites does Stuart Island Marine State Park have?

Stuart Island Marine State Park has 18 campsites.

Does Stuart Island Marine State Park have RV hookups?

No. Stuart Island Marine State Park has no hookups.

When is Stuart Island Marine State Park open?

Stuart Island Marine State Park is open year-round.

Is Stuart Island Marine State Park open in winter?

Yes, Stuart Island Marine State Park is open year-round; in winter the water is shut off.

How long can you stay at Stuart Island Marine State Park?

The stay limit at Stuart Island Marine 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 Stuart Island Marine State Park?

Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.).

Is there cell service at Stuart Island Marine State Park?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Stuart Island Marine State Park. It shows none at Stuart Island Marine State Park from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and 5G about 0.4 mi away. It shows none from T-Mobile at or within about half a mile. 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 Stuart Island Marine State Park?

Stuart Island Marine State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Stuart Island Marine State Park

fishypedia.com · 9.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Egg Lake, whose mapped center point is 9.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Egg Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Posey Island State Park (4.9 miles to its center) , Jones Island State Park (8.4 miles to its center) , and Lime Kiln Point State Park (12 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

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

Reservable Posey Island State Park Roche Harbor · State Park First-come Jones Island Marine State Park Roche Harbor · State Park

Reservable San Juan County Park Campground Friday Harbor · County First-come Point Doughty Roche Harbor · State Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Roche Harbor and campgrounds in San Juan.

Sources

parks.wa.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
parks.wa.gov (season), accessed 2026-09-29
parks.wa.gov (fee), accessed 2026-09-29
parks.wa.gov (stayLimit, quietHours, generatorsAllowed, entranceFee), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Canuckle, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo 2: Canuckle, CC0

First-come, first-served Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate)

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