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Patos Island Beach Access

Patos Island Beach Access at Active Cove provides boat-in access to a remote 207-acre marine park in the San Juan Islands, featuring a rocky cobble beach suitable for pull-up and take-out.

The site offers seven primitive first-come, first-served campsites ($12/night), two mooring buoys, composting toilets, and a 1.

5-mile loop trail leading to a historic lighthouse; note that there is no fresh water, electricity, cell service, or garbage facilities on the island, requiring visitors to practice Leave No Trace principles.


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