Spencer Spit State Park, Lopez Island

Name: Spencer Spit State Park
Address: Lopez Island, United States

#2 among attractions in Lopez Island

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Spencer Spit State Park is a public recreation area ran under the Washington State Parks. It covers one hundred and thirty-eight acres on the eastern shore of Lopez Island in San Juan County, Washington. It overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The state park features two sand spits that enclose a salt chuck lagoon that provides a migratory stop for waterfowl, including Bonaparte's gulls. Other local fauna include great blue herons and kingfishers. ()

Established: 1967 (57 years ago)Elevation: 92 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°31'43"N, 122°52'19"W

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Spencer Spit State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Juan Island National Historical Park, Cattle Point Light, Obstruction Pass State Park, Chimera Gallery.

7.2 miSW
Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan Island
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Geologic formation, Park, Lighthouse
Cattle Point Light, Friday Harbor
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Park
Obstruction Pass State Park, Orcas Island
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2 miW
48°31'24"N • 122°54'50"W
Chimera Gallery, Lopez Island
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Blind Island Marine State Park
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James Island
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Island
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Island, Nature, Natural attraction
Turn Island
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0.7 miNE
Village
Orcas Village
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