Parks
- Agate Beach County Park — This picnic area and beach is at the end of MacKaye Harbor Road at the south end of the island.
- Odlin County Park — This park is used for camping and picnics and has a boat launch. One of the most popular beaches on the island, Odlin Park resides just south of the Ferry Landing and is a popular stop during the summer.
- Otis Perkins Day Park — This park has one of the longest beaches in the San Juan Islands.
- Shark Reef Park — This park offers long views west over San Juan Channel. It includes a half-mile trail through some old-growth trees.
- Spencer Spit State Park — The focus of this park on the northeast side of the island is a long, low sandspit that almost connects to small Frost Island just offshore. This 130 acre (53 ha) park has a camping area, picnic sites and mooring buoys for boats.
- Upright Channel Park — This state-operated facility offers several picnic sites and a hike down to a sandy beach.
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