Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a public state park in Washington near Anacortes in Skagit County County. Spanning 11,966 acres and established in 1980, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is located near Anacortes, Washington. The park’s coordinates are 48.5283, -122.4941.

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Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of many outstanding state parks in Washington. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Washington guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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