Peace Arch State Park park
Peace Arch State Park
There are many good reasons to visit Peace Arch State Park. The park has a large picnic area, a playground for children, and a beach area where visitors can swim, fish, and boat. The park also has several hiking and biking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding area.
Some of the specific points of interest to see at Peace Arch State Park include the Peace Arch monument, the International Peace Garden, and the interpretive center, which offers information about the history and culture of the area.
Interesting facts about the park include that it was created in 1921 as a symbol of peace between the United States and Canada, and that the monument was built in 1921 by the Vancouver and Seattle chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The best time of year to visit Peace Arch State Park is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and sunny. However, the park is open year-round and visitors can enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the winter months.
Overall, Peace Arch State Park is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, nature, and peace. The park offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while also learning about the important cultural and historical significance of the area.
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 Peace Arch State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Bay State Park Campground | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Lighthouse Marine Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Echo Bay North Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Shallow Bay North Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Echo Bay East Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Shallow Bay South | ✗ | ✗ | → |
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 Peace Arch 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 Peace Arch State Park
What can I do at Peace Arch 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 Peace Arch 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 Peace Arch State Park.