While the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has not made all of the decisions regarding recreation sites, the decision has been made to permanently close the campground facilities at Strawberry Island – effective Thursday, June 18, 2009.

DAY USE IS PERMITTED.

[Editor's Note:  The State of Washington DNR notes that Strawberry Island is open for day-use only; no overnight camping.  There is no garbage service; eveyone is asked to please pack out what you pack in . . . INCLUDING HUMAN WASTE.  Click here to see further information on DNR Open/Closure Notices by region.]

Limited funds to do the closure work were available to DNR only during June.  The national economic downturn and recent budget cuts have forced DNR to reduce staff, reduce expenses and make some painful decisions that include some recreation sites. The public will be impacted by reduced services to and closures of some existing recreation facilities.

DNR is sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please visit either Pelican Beach or Cypress Head on Cypress Island, or nearby State Parks, if recreating in the area.
Stay tuned over the next several weeks for additional information. For further information on the closure(s), e-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or call (360) 856-3500.

Candace Johnson
Assistant Region Manager, State Lands
Northwest Region
Washington State Department of Natural Resources