Skull Island State Park

Popular places to visit

Waldron Lookout, accessible via a spur trail at 1.5 miles up the northern trail. Turtleback Mountain is a wilderness-preservation success story. Recently the target of a development effort on Orcas Island, a popular weekend destination for people from Seattle, it was saved from that fate largely by the efforts of one man and his organization, Tim Seifert, executive director of the San Juan Preservation Trust. Thanks to their work, the mountain is now a wilderness area, in perpetuity. As a bonus, a network of trails is now available to allow hikers and sight-seers a chance to explore the mountain. The trails are beautiful and serene and not nearly as crowded as those on the more popular Mount Constitution, which sits on the other side of the island. There are just a few open viewpoints, such as this one, but they do pack a punch. Beyond that, the forest scenery is just fantastic.

Turtleback Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Turtleback Mountain during your travels in Eastsound. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Turtleback Mountain
If you haven't been to Orcas Island, go next summer. It is the most beautiful place I have ever been.

Eastsound Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Eastsound Beaches during your trip to Eastsound? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Eastsound Beaches
Awesome bookstore and coffee shop on main drag. Next door is crow valley pottery, another fave.

Darvill's Bookstore

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Darvill's Bookstore during your stay in Eastsound. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Darvill's Bookstore
North Beach Inn is a collection of super cool beach cabins from the '50's on Orcas Island's north shore. Cozy as heck -- fireplaces, sea views, full kitchens, modern baths, vintage furniture, the odd creaky bed and no wifi but with a hot toddy and feet up you notice little but the charm of the moody, island weather. Nightly: $145 and up. • northbeachinn.com • #OrcasIsland #SanJuanIslands #inns #vintage

North Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Beach during your trip to Eastsound? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

North Beach
Orcas Island featuring a lake or waterhole and landscape views

Cascade Lake

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Relax on the beach of this picturesque lake, swim and kayak in the calm water and follow hiking trails to viewpoints and a waterfall.

Cascade Lake

West Sound Marina

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in West Sound with a trip to West Sound Marina. Experience the area's festivals and live music.

West Sound Marina

Best Lodging Options Near Skull Island State Park

Sunset Suite in Deer Harbor

Sunset Suite in Deer Harbor

Eastsound WA
Sunset Suite in Deer Harbor
Deer Harbor Cottages

Deer Harbor Cottages

2 out of 5
68 Inn Ln Deer Harbor WA
Deer Harbor Cottages
Deer Harbor Cottage on the Bluff

Deer Harbor Cottage on the Bluff

2 out of 5
Eastsound WA
Deer Harbor Cottage on the Bluff
Charming 2-bedroom bungalow with hot tub in Deer Harbor. Walk to the marina!

Charming 2-bedroom bungalow with hot tub in Deer Harbor. Walk to the marina!

Eastsound WA
Charming 2-bedroom bungalow with hot tub in Deer Harbor. Walk to the marina!
Deer Harbor Cottages, Entire Property. Sleeps up to 16. 3 Hot Tubs. 4 Bedrooms.

Deer Harbor Cottages, Entire Property. Sleeps up to 16. 3 Hot Tubs. 4 Bedrooms.

Eastsound WA
Deer Harbor Cottages, Entire Property. Sleeps up to 16. 3 Hot Tubs. 4 Bedrooms.
Deer Harbor Inn

Deer Harbor Inn

3 out of 5
33 Inn Lane Deer Harbor WA
Deer Harbor Inn
Kingfish at West Sound

Kingfish at West Sound

3.5 out of 5
4362 Crow Valley Rd Eastsound WA
Kingfish at West Sound
Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!

Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!

Eastsound WA
Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!
Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm

Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm

Eastsound WA
Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm
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