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Deadman Bay

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Funded in 1997
WWRP Applicant: San Juan County Land Bank WWRP Category: Water Access WWRP Grant: $438,911 Applicant Match: $438,911 Project Type: Acquisition County: San Juan  Legislative District: 40th 

This acquisition in San Juan County includes 16.6 acres with 1600 of shoreline. It provides access to the only sandy beach along the western shore of San Juan Island, a popular whale watching area. It substantially increases the diversity of recreational opportunities available to visitors to the adjoining Lime Kiln State Park. A trail connects the rocky exposed shoreline of the state park with the protected beach at Deadman Bay.

RCO Project Number: 96-1117

Location

From the San Juan Ferry Terminal, in Friday Harbor, take Spring Street to Douglas Road. Turn left. At the end of Douglas, turn right onto Bailer Hill Road. Follow this for approximately 5 1/2 miles to Deadman Bay.

Red Marker Deadman Bay
This acquisition in San Juan County includes 16.6 acres with 1600 of shoreline. It provides access to the only sandy beach along the western shore of San Juan Island, a popular whale watching area. It substantially increases the diversity of recreational opportunities available to visitors to the adjoining Lime Kiln State Park. A trail connects the rocky exposed shoreline of the state park with the protected beach at Deadman Bay.
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What is the WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.

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