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{{Short description|State park in Washington (state), United States}}
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'''Obstruction Pass State Park''' is a state-operated, public recreation area in [[San Juan County, Washington]]. It consists of {{convert|80|acres}} on the south end of [[Orcas Island]].<ref name=wasp/>
'''Obstruction Pass State Park''' is a public recreation area occupying {{convert|76|acres}} one mile southeast of [[Olga, Washington|Olga]] at the southern end of [[Orcas Island]] in [[San Juan County, Washington|San Juan County]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. Park activities include picnicking, fishing, crabbing, beachcombing, bird watching, and hiking on a {{convert|.6|mi|adj=on|spell=in}} trail. The campground has nine tent spaces, one of which is reserved for kayakers on the [[Cascadia Marine Trail]].<ref name=wasp/>

==Activities and amenities==
Park activities include picnicking, fishing, crabbing, beachcombing, birdwatching, and hiking on a {{convert|.6|mi|adj=on}} trail. The campground has nine tent spaces, one of which is reserved for kayakers on the [[Cascadia Marine Trail]].<ref name=wasp/>


==References==
==References==
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<ref name=wasp>{{cite web |url=http://parks.state.wa.us/553/Obstruction-Pass |title=Obstruction Pass State Park |publisher=Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |accessdate=February 15, 2016}}</ref>
<ref name=wasp>{{cite web |url=http://parks.state.wa.us/553/Obstruction-Pass |title=Obstruction Pass State Park |publisher=Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |access-date=February 15, 2016}}</ref>
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://parks.state.wa.us/553/Obstruction-Pass Obstruction Pass State Park] Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
*[http://parks.state.wa.us/553/Obstruction-Pass Obstruction Pass State Park] Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
*[http://parks.state.wa.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1915 Obstruction Pass State Park Map] Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
*[http://parks.state.wa.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1915 Obstruction Pass State Park Map] Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission


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[[Category:State parks of Washington (state)]]
[[Category:State parks of Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Parks in San Juan County, Washington]]
[[Category:Parks in San Juan County, Washington]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 2005]]

Latest revision as of 01:23, 3 August 2023

Obstruction Pass State Park
Obstruction Pass State Park, September 2016
Map showing the location of Obstruction Pass State Park
Map showing the location of Obstruction Pass State Park
Location in the state of Washington
Map showing the location of Obstruction Pass State Park
Map showing the location of Obstruction Pass State Park
Obstruction Pass State Park (the United States)
LocationSan Juan, Washington, United States
Coordinates48°36′17″N 122°49′37″W / 48.60472°N 122.82694°W / 48.60472; -122.82694
Area76 acres (31 ha)
Established2005[1]
OperatorWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission
WebsiteObstruction Pass State Park

Obstruction Pass State Park is a public recreation area occupying 76 acres (31 ha) one mile southeast of Olga at the southern end of Orcas Island in San Juan County, Washington. Park activities include picnicking, fishing, crabbing, beachcombing, bird watching, and hiking on a zero-point-six-mile (0.97 km) trail. The campground has nine tent spaces, one of which is reserved for kayakers on the Cascadia Marine Trail.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Obstruction Pass State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
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