San Juan County Conservation Land Bank
Deadman Bay Preserve
San Juan Island
Activities
Features
Deadman Bay Preserve is part of a large block of protected, public land on the western shore of San Juan Island. This 20-acre property provides access to nearly 1,000 feet of gravel beach and rocky coastline, while also protecting the outlet of a seasonal stream and associated wetlands. Purchase of Deadman Bay in 1995 was made possible by assistance from the Trust for Public Land and the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. The Conservation Land Bank received a grant from the Washington State Interagency Committee to make the completion of this project possible.
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Trail Description
Deadman Bay Preserve is a popular destination for beach lovers, kayakers, and whale watchers. From this public land just south of Limekiln Point State Park, visitors may walk along the gravel beach and watch for whales and other marine life from the shore overlooking Haro Strait. Trails lead from Deadman Bay to adjacent Limekiln Point State Park and the Land Bank’s Limekiln Preserve. There are panoramic views across Puget Sound to Vancouver Island, the Olympic Mountains, north to Limekiln State Park, and beyond. Note: launching of kayaks by commercial companies is prohibited.
Preserve Map
When you visit
• Stay on designated trails.
• Day use only, no camping.
• No fires.
• Leash your dog and pack out waste.
• Follow leave no trace principles. Take nothing and leave nothing.
Driving Directions
From the Friday Harbor ferry landing:
Turn left onto Spring Street and continue out of town. At 1.1 miles Spring Street becomes San Juan Valley Road. At 1.8 miles, turn left onto Douglas Road. At 3.5 miles road bends to right onto Bailer Hill Road. Bailer Hill Road becomes Westside Road at 7.5 miles. Parking consists of three parking pullouts on the left at 8.1 miles (4 vehicles), 8.2 miles (8 vehicles), and 8.4 miles (6 vehicles).
Click the links below to see what flora and fauna others are observing at this Preserve.
