San Juan County Conservation Land Bank
Spencer Spit Preserve
Lopez Island
Activities
Features
Spencer Spit Preserve lies adjacent to Spencer Spit State Park. Together, these public lands protect 156-acres of Lopez Island’s northern tip. Large western red cedars define the forested area of the property, with a high bank bluff running the entire length of the shoreline. This kind of “feeder” bluff provides important nutrients to the nearshore area and its abundant eel grass.
Washington State Parks cooperatively manages public access to the Preserve including the trailhead and parking. The Preserve’s acquisition in 2019-2020 was made possible with the help of a generous donation by the landowner.
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ACRES PRESERVED
Trail Description
A 0.75-mile forested trail highlights natural features of the preserve, such as a glacial erratic, and meanders through big leaf and Douglas maples, western red cedars, and large Douglas-firs. A short loop at the end rewards visitors with peak-a-boo views of Flower Island and Blakely Island from atop a shoreline bluff. A Discover Pass is required for vehicle parking in the State Park.
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 Lopez ferry landing:
Take Ferry Road heading south. At 2.1 miles, turn left onto Center Road. At 0.8 miles turn left onto Cross Road. At 0.5 miles turn right onto Port Stanley Road. At 0.3 miles turn left onto Bakerview Road and continue straight onto Spencer Spit State Park Road. 4.1 miles from the start.
Click the links below to see what flora and fauna others are observing at this Preserve.
