Larrabee State Park


Seven miles south of Bellingham, along scenic Chuckanut Dr, these campsites sit among Douglas firs and cedars with access to Chuckanut Bay and its 20-plus miles of hiking and biking trails. Light sleepers should note that trains pass by the campground frequently throughout the night; bring earplugs.


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