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Deception Pass - Ben Ure Island (Acq)

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Funded in 1997
WWRP Applicant: State Parks WWRP Category: State Parks WWRP Grant: $887,675 Project Type: Acquisition County: Island  Legislative District: 10th 

This project in Skagit County purchases 4 acres on Ben Ure Island, located at the mouth of Cornet Bay near Deception Pass State Park. Long term plans include acquisition of the entire island for day-use, and possibly, primitive camping. The island also has potential as a Washington Water Trail Site.

RCO Project Number: 96-1084

Location

In Island County, nine miles north of Oak Harbor at the mouth of Cornet Bay, one-half mile east of the Deception Pass Bridge. Drive north on I-5 to exit 230, then travel 18 miles west on SR 20 toward Oak Harbor. Park entrance is on right, one mile south of Deception Pass Bridge. Turn left, and proceed down hill to Cornet Bay. Look due north beyond transient moorage to view Ben Ure Island.

Red Marker Deception Pass - Ben Ure Island (Acq)
This project in Skagit County purchases 4 acres on Ben Ure Island, located at the mouth of Cornet Bay near Deception Pass State Park. Long term plans include acquisition of the entire island for day-use, and possibly, primitive camping. The island also has potential as a Washington Water Trail Site.
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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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