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For such a small place, Camano Island has a lot to offer. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway to this beautiful island or you just want to check it out as you’re passing by, keep reading to learn how to make your visit the best it can be.
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Nature Reserves, State Parks, and Beaches一Oh My!
Well-known for its natural beauty, Camano Island is located just a bridge away and west of Stanwood, Washington. To see this beauty first hand, check out the island’s nature reserves and State Parks such as Camano Island State Park, which has almost 250 acres of tranquil forest trails and breathtaking shoreline. Offering even more trails, more overnight camping options, and a glimpse into the island’s history is the nearly 500 acre Cama Beach Historical State Park.
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For unbeatable views of the bay and the Cascade Mountains, check out the Iverson Trail Preserve located on the eastern spit of Camano Island. Looking for a bit of a challenge? Camano Ridge Trail offers a slightly more difficult (but still very doable) hike through 5 miles of classical PNW forest.
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Camano Commons
The Camano Commons Marketplace, or otherwise known as Terry’s Corner, was created with the intention of bringing people together. Their tagline is “Where Neighbors Become Friends”, and this is exactly what happens among the various shops congregated here.
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Camano Commons provides a place to settle in for a bite to eat and a chance to mingle at the day spa, gift shops, Movement Arts exercise studio, library, and art studio. Keep an eye out for special events held in the Commons area such as the Camano Island Farmers Market.
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Get Your Art Fix
Camano Island is home to many PNW artists, and it shows! Check out the art scene at Dorsey Fine Art Studio in the Camano Commons and Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, which can be found in the southern stretch of the island. These studios show unique pieces and showcase art from local artists.
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Island Fun
Camano Island also offers more fast-paced forms of fun一axe throwing and ziplining. Arrowhead Axe is Camano Island’s first and only axe-throwing venue, where you can show off your skill and have a blast with friends and family in your very own axe-throwing lane.
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There’s no better way to see the island than from the trees. Check out Canopy Tours Northwest to zipline through the PNW flora and see the world from a different perspective. The adrenaline rush is just an added bonus!
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Come experience this special corner of the Pacific Northwest and see everything it has to offer. Camano Island’s many state parks, beautiful shorelines, art community, and thrilling adventures are waiting to welcome you.
