Obstruction Pass

Located on the largest island in the San Juans, Obstruction Pass State Park has the longest beach on Orcas Island. Washington State Parks is thoughtfully changing camping practices to accommodate those arriving by boat and foot for the benefit of island residents and visitors.

Approach: Pebble beach
Location: On Orcas Island. Campsites are on the west side of Deer Point at the southeast corner of the island, 1 nautical mile south of Olga.
Hazards: Currents in Obstruction and Peavine passes may attain 3 to 7 knots. Current flows east on the flood. Tide rips east of Obstruction Island.
Sites: Site Number 9
Water: None
Sanitation: Vault toilets
Overflow: Contact ranger if unable to locate a campsite
Fires: Fireplaces available
Extras: Picnic tables
Fees: $12/night for up to 8 in tentsite
Special Considerations: This camp is also walk-in, about 1 mile by foot. May be crowded on popular weekends. Park is bordered by private land, please stay on public lands.
Natural History: Obstruction Island, across the Pass, was offered for about $180,000 in the early 1960's. Two Seattle high school teachers purchased the island. In July 1964 E. M. Graham of Shaw Island, the 86-year-old San Juan County Engineer, surveyed the island. He and his helper, an 11-year-old boy, traveled throughout the islands by canoe.
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Reservations: No
Latitude: 48.601666
Longitude: -122.82785
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