Clark Island is overlooked by many cruisers rushing northward to Sucia. Not much more than a speed bump in Rosario Strait, Clark and almost twin Barnes Island are located between Lummi and Orcas Island. Although nearer to Orcas, Clark is more often visited by Lummi residents out for a lunch spot, day trip, or an easy overnight-er. Clark is only a few hundred feet wide where the campground is situated and barely above storm waves, the east side has anchor buoys but is open to the wrath of Rosario Strait. The west side also has anchor buoys and neighboring but Private Barnes Island tends to somewhat protect anchored boats. Both sides of the Island are subject to the ever changing north south tidal currents so a loose dinghy will be swept away in a hurry.
Distances to where your going affect when you get there:
- Squalicum Harbor (Bellingham) to Clark is 16 nm
- Clark to Sucia is 7 nm
- Clark to Blakelys for ice cream and fuel is 8 nm
- Clark to Cap Sante (Anacortes) is 15 - 17 nm depending on route
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Clark Island State Park Overview
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The little hook cove on the east side extends under water to snag boaters that don't pay attention to their charts or correctly interpret surface features. The littlest of the Sisters may surprise skippers thinking the Nav. aid is further south.
