Larrabee State Park

Larrabee State Park
Shore Pines (pinus contorta) and Douglas-Firs (pseudotsuga menzinii) on the coast.
Map showing the location of Larrabee State Park
Map showing the location of Larrabee State Park
Location in the state of Washington
Map showing the location of Larrabee State Park
Map showing the location of Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State Park (the United States)
LocationWhatcom, Washington, United States
Coordinates48°39′30″N 122°28′36″W / 48.65833°N 122.47667°W / 48.65833; -122.47667[1]
Area2,748 acres (11.12 km2)
Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)[1]
Established1915
Named forC.X. Larrabee
OperatorWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission
WebsiteLarrabee State Park

Larrabee State Park is a public recreation area located on Samish Bay on the western side of Chuckanut Mountain, 6 mi (9.7 km) south of the city of Bellingham, Washington. It was created in 1915 as Washington's first state park. The park covers 2,748 acres (1,112 ha) and features fishing, boating, and camping as well as mountain trails for hiking and biking. It is managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Larrabee State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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