Larrabee State Park park
Larrabee State Park
There are many reasons to visit Larrabee State Park, including hiking, fishing, beachcombing, and camping. The park has over eight miles of hiking trails, ranging from easy to difficult, that wind through the forest and offer stunning views of the bay. The beach is a popular spot for fishing, with salmon, rockfish, and lingcod being commonly caught. Visitors can also explore tide pools, search for clams, or simply relax on the sand.
One of the park's main points of interest is the historic Fragrance Lake, which was a popular destination in the early 1900s. Today, visitors can hike the Fragrance Lake Trail to the lake, which is surrounded by forest and offers beautiful views. Another popular area is Clayton Beach, which is a secluded cove that is accessible via a short hike.
Interesting facts about Larrabee State Park include that it was the first state park in Washington, established in 1915. The park is named after Charles Larrabee, a wealthy lumberman who donated the land to the state. The park also has a unique geological formation called the Chuckanut Sandstone, which is over 40 million years old and can be seen in the park's cliffs and beach.
The best time of year to visit Larrabee State Park is during the summer months, from June to September, when the weather is warm and sunny. However, the park is open year-round and offers opportunities for winter camping and snowshoeing. Visitors should be aware that the park can get crowded during peak season and may require advanced reservations for camping.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Larrabee State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larrabee State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Pine Lake Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cedar Lake Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lizard Lake Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Northwest Trail Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cascade Marine Trail, Campsite For Human Powered Boats | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Larrabee State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Larrabee State Park
What can I do at Larrabee State Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Larrabee State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Larrabee State Park.