Padilla Bay National Estuarine Reserve
10441 Bayview-Edison Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
11,000 acres · 2.25 miles of trails
Mount Vernon's Padilla Bay National Estuarine Reserve protects 11,000 acres of coastal estuary, allowing leashed dogs on the 2.25-mile Shore Trail and interpretive paths. Access water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Observe salt marsh wildlife from afar.
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- Park
- Padilla Bay National Estuarine Reserve
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- Coordinates
- 48.4906, -122.4775
- Size
- 11,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 2.25
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 11,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
11,000-acre coastal estuary preserve. Leashed dogs on 2.25-mile Shore Trail + interpretive paths.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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