larrabee state park

Took the 11 from Bellingham to Laconner...what a great decision. sights galore. Take your Camera! You won't be dissappointed

I always thought Larrabee was just where the park entrance, band shell and beach was, but this weekend my friend showed me how extensive the hundreds of acres with multiple trails is. There are numerous hikes ranging from easy to more strenuous, so I will explore more thoroughly soon.

Larrabee is quite small as State Parks go but is very clean and has nice camp sites. The salt water beaches and fresh water lake are wonderful for a quick dip if you can handle the cold water. I have been going there for 63 years and still love it.

I love nature walks so this was perfect for me. You pay for parking and then can spend as long as you like there.I went with my boyfriend and we took a picnic to have while we were exploring everywhere.There are public toilets too!We went on a cloud and cold day but we still got a wonderful view over the lake and there are lovely paths to walk along - make sure you take suitable footwear!!Good for dates, or family days out. We had a lovely day.

3 stars does not reflect how nice the park really is. We were disappointed that a state pass must be purchased prior to visiting the park. We were willing to pay a fee of some sort, however, as we did not know about the pass and as being from out of state, we had to leave. Buy a state pass if you know where and how much to buy one.

I've biked through Larrabee a number of times, and loved it: rolling hills keep up a sweat, while the views open and close, with glimpses of the Sound and the islands on the other side.This time, we had a car; our B&B owner suggested we check out the newly-opened Rock Trail. The WTA has opened this new trail, working from the top of Cleator Road down to Lost Lake. It's a steep descent next to sheer rock walls, amazing fungus and moss growths, and beautiful trees. I've only seen it in the rain, but that meant that there were dramatic mists and rain streams everywhere. This is a must-walk!

My wife and I spent about 2 hours hiking here, hiking at water level and up fairly high among regal trees. It was all beautiful. My wife did a 3 hour hike the next day. We both loved it.

The BAD!!!Trains run all night long, creating so much noise I hardly slept.We only stayed one night because I cannot stand the noiseand I don't want to get another sleepless night.There are signs in the park that says 'Excessive Train Noise'.So I thought that if I camped as far away from the trains, I will be Ok.Big mistake!The GOOD..Excellent scenery. Good washrooms.In addition, my wife slept through the night.The noise did not bother her at all.LessonTry it for one night.If you can stand the train noise, it is a good place to stay.

This is one of Bellingham's treasures. A great place to take the family or go solo and wander the paths along the shoreline and rocky areas. Great view of the bay. A must visit.

We made a mistake and took the First Larrabee State park sign and ended up on top of a mountain... It was kinda cool, but it wasn't the beach. We finally found the correct part of the park a few minutes south on Chuckanut Drive. It's a nice short walk to the beach with beautiful views. I'm looking forward to returning on a warm sunny day hopefully! There is a fee for parking.

The park was very beautiful. Digging clams on the beach was fun and kids loved it. A great day trip from Seattle.

Camped at Larrabee State Park for 2 nights in August 2014. It is in a gorgeous spot, and was very close to the launch spot for a kayaking trip with Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures. The park itself is beautiful. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars is because the campsites are very close together, and there is a train that passes by several times during the day and night.

We went trailer camping during summer time to Larrabee and we liked this park a lot. Good size camping spaces, easy trails and marvelous views from the rocky shore! Just great! You can spend hours sitting in those gorgeous rocks taking pictures and finding inner peace... l Great scenic photography! Quiet and peaceful except when the train passes by (a few times a day) but, that did not disturb us when sleeping or hanging around. Also, the perfect location of this park let us visit Fairhaven, Anacortes and San Juan Island! Just fantastic! Highly recommended!

Park your car right on Chuckanut Drive (near the park entrance) and take your pick of hiking trails either downward to the rock cliffs perched about Bellingham Bay, or hike up the mountain to see a really nice birds eye view of Bellingham Bay. Continue on upwards on the trail to Fragrance Lake and maybe even take a refreshing dip in the cold water.

A great stopping point on the gorgeous Chuckanut drive! Always a scenic and quiet retreat – except the moment when you can see a train roll by. Sometimes you can spot orcas and other marine life out in the bay. Another good outlook point is Teddy Bear Cove and the boat launch at Cove Road.