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Notable river spot · San Juan, Washington

Barnes Island

Barnes Island is a river spot in San Juan, Washington.

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Barnes Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Barnes Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Barnes Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.70012, -122.77534. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Barnes Island

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Barnes Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Barnes Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Barnes Island?

    Nearby: Clark Island Marine State Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Moran State Park (sanctuary, 5 km), Mount Constitution (viewpoint, 6 km), Matia Island Marine State Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Lummi Island (river spot, 10 km), Bellingham Bay (beach, 20 km).

    Is Barnes Island worth visiting?

    Barnes Island is listed as a notable river spot in Washington on Spotwander.