Today, both day visitors and campers can enjoy the quiet forests, wetlands and curving shoreline of Birch Bay State Park, ideal for clamming, walking, swimming or just relaxing and enjoying the vista. An important feature of the park is Terrell Marsh Trail, a one-half mile hiking trail through Puget Sound forest and marsh environments. The trail has a slight slope and is a very easy walk, even for small children. Located approximately 18 miles from Bellingham and 30 miles south of Vancouver, Canada, the park offers day use and camping facilities. Day use areas are located near the beach, and include picnic tables, fire pits, restrooms, a basketball court, a rain shelter and open grass for leisure activities.
Parking is plentiful.
The park's 167 campsites are fairly private, and sheltered by towering cedars and douglas firs. Utilities are available at some sites. For those who can't camp without roasting marshmallows, firewood is available from the campground concessionaire or from the local store located near the park entrance. Tanya Perkins Comments Add Your Comments Directions for 5105 Helweg Road Take Exit 266 off the I-5 heading north from Bellingham. At the intersection, turn left and follow the clearly posted signs for Birch Bay State Park.