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Washington Islands
Islands of Mason County Washington
Harstine Island | Treasure Island | Stretch Island | Reach Island | Squaxin Island | McMicken Island | Hope Island
Washington State plays host to a large number of islands. Six of these islands lie within the borders of Mason County Washington - three of them are uninhabited, and the others are developed.
Squaxin Island, Washington State
Located in southern Mason County Washington, Squaxin Island is the original home of the Squaxin Indian tribe, the people of Case Inlet. For many years the home of the Squaxins, the last of the residents left the island many years ago.
Four and one half miles long by one half mile wide, the island is looked upon by the tribal members as a link to the past, and a bond to the future. The island is used by tribal members for hunting, fishing, gathering and camping.
Generally, only tribal members are allowed on the island, but tribal members can take friends to the island through permit.
McMicken Island, Washington State
McMicken Island is a tiny island on the east coast of Harstine Island in Washington State...a boaters park with a few buoys; camping is not allowed, and fires are prohibited. Two vault toilets are available, but the outbuildings are privately owned, and not for public use.
Eagles nest on the island, and the forest is possibly among the last old-growth forests in the area.
Occasionally, at very low tides, the sand spit between McMicken and Harstine Islands is exposed. There is no adjacent public beach on Harstine Island, so please stay on McMicken Island.
Hope Island, Washington State
This island is west of Squaxin Island, and just north of Steamboat Island, near the border with Thurston County in Washington State. The entire island consists of Hope Island State Park, which is a 106 acre marine camping park.
Like McMicken Island, this state park is reachable only by boat. It is covered with old-growth forests and saltwater marshes. The park features a one and one half mile beach. Five buoys are provided. There is no running water, and two vault toilets are available.
Harstine Island, Washington State
If you want to sound like a resident of the area, you’ll make sure it rhymes with green, not nine!
Harstine Island is named after Henry Harstine, a crew member of the U.S. Vicennes, which was a survey ship that visited the island in 1841. Harstine Island is the third largest island in Puget Sound - it is 10 miles long, 3 miles wide, and covers about 13,000 acres, with 25 miles of shoreline.
Harstine can be reached by both a bridge from Highway 3, or by boat. The citizens are known for their community involvement, as they take a tremendous amount of pride in their island paradise.
Real estate opportunities are available not only in waterfront homes and land, but acreage as well. Many Harstine Island property owners are summer residents.
Jarrell Cove State Park, on the northwest corner of the island, is a beautiful marine camping park. Jarrell Cove Marina is a privately owned marina near Jarrell Cove State Park .
Stretch Island, Washington State
Like Harstine Island, Stretch Island is named after a crew member of the U.S. Vincennes, in this case gunners mate Samuel Stretch.
Stretch Island has been affectionately known over the years as The Island of Grapes, for the wonderful vineyards that dot the island. Stretch Island is home to the historical and famous Belle Island grape.
The island’s topography lends itself to breathtaking views, waterfront gems, and private, scenic acreage. The island can be reached from the mainland via a two lane bridge from the Grapeview Loop Road, off Highway 3, and also by boat, although the island has no marine parks.
Treasure Island, Washington State
Also identified on some maps as Reach Island, Treasure Island is truly a gem - quaint is most certainly an apt description.
Treasure Island can be reached by a one-lane, 900 foot wooden bridge which has a stop light at both ends, and also by boat, although, like Stretch Island, it has no marine parks. Treasure Island is less than one mile long by 400 yards wide. Fair Harbor Marina is just to the south of Treasure Island, on the mainland.
Most of the approximately 275 building lots on Treasure Island are waterfront, and almost all residences have excellent views.
This is a quiet island, where the residents take pride in not only their homes, but the island, as well. Speed bumps dot the circular road that serves the entire island, so noise is minimal, and safety is paramount.