Strawberry Island (Rosario Strait, Washington)

Not to be confused with Strawberry Island (Deception Pass, Washington).
Strawberry Island
Strawberry Island viewed from Cypress Island
Geography
LocationRosario Strait
ArchipelagoSan Juan Islands
Administration
United States
StateWashington
CountySkagit

Strawberry Island is a small island in Skagit County of the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Rosario Strait near Cypress Island and closes Strawberry Bay.

The island is managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

Strawberry Island has long been popular with kayakers. In 2010, due to budget cuts, the Department of Natural Resources prohibited overnight camping.

George Vancouver named Strawberry Bay and Cypress Island in 1792, but left this island nameless.

References

48°33′42.3″N 122°44′8.97″W / 48.561750°N 122.7358250°W / 48.561750; -122.7358250

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