pointwhitehornmarinereserve

Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve features 54 acres of forest, bluff and beach, with a 3/4 mile fully accessible trail to spectacular viewpoints of the Strait of Georgia and San Juan Islands. A switchback path descends from the bluff to access a windswept cobble beach.

Interpretive signs are placed along the trail to tell the story of the forest, wildlife, and marine ecology of the area. Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve provides access and protection for one of the most significant marine areas of Whatcom County, the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve, recognized for its kelp forests, herring spawning, and importance to fisheries.

The land was acquired in 2007 by the Whatcom Land Trust for transfer to Whatcom County Parks & Recreation.

Visiting Point Whitehorn

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To get to the park, take I-5 Exit 266 and drive west on Grandview Road 8.5 miles. Follow the road as it curves left and becomes Koehn Road. Continue 0.5 miles to parking area on the left.

Please help to protect the park by following these park rules:

Park open for day use only during daylight hours
No Pets
No Bicycles
No alcohol, camping or fires
Do not disturb or remove natural features
Avoid seals and other animals on the beach

WTA Route 55 provides access to Birch Bay Drive & Harborview Rd. Continue south 3.25 miles on Birch Bay Drive, south 0.5 miles on Point Whitehorn Rd, west 0.5 miles on Grandview Rd., and south 0.5 miles on Koehn Rd to the park.

Download Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve Map

Download Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve Brochure

Download Island Panorama from Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve

Download Point Whitehorn Plant List