Lopez
Island
A broad, rural island with four distinct boating options: park buoys at Spencer Spit, two anchoring areas, and a full-service resort marina in Fisherman Bay.
Spencer Spit
11
Eleven park mooring buoys serve Spencer Spit and the Cascadia Marine Trail.
8 buoys
Eight buoys are positioned along the north side of the spit.
3 buoys
Three buoys are on the south side, near Frost Island.
Phone-in available
The park offers phone-in buoy registration. Check current Washington State Parks instructions and fees.
None nearby
There are no provisions next to the mooring field; markets are farther inland in Lopez Village.
37 sites
Spencer Spit State Park offers camping, including facilities for hikers, bikers, kayakers, and marine-trail travelers.
Crab + clam + fish
The park is known for crabbing, clamming, saltwater fishing, wildlife viewing, and roughly two miles of trails.
48° 32′ 23″ N
122° 51′ 15.84″ W.
Choose for the conditions.
Buoys lie on both sides of the spit and may experience different exposure. Assess the current wind and forecast before selecting the north or south mooring field.
Hunter Bay
None
No public mooring buoys are listed for Hunter Bay.
Solid holding
Hunter Bay is reported to provide dependable holding for anchoring.
County dock
A county dock provides shore access. Confirm current use limits and availability before relying on it.
None at anchorage
Plan to travel inland for broader shopping and provisions.
None
No fuel service is listed in Hunter Bay.
None
No pumpout is listed in Hunter Bay.
None
No maintenance or repair services are listed at this anchorage.
Review charts
Use current charts and local conditions to select an appropriate anchoring position.
Lopez Sound
None
No public mooring buoys are listed for Lopez Sound.
Mud bottom
The mud bottom is reported to offer good holding for anchoring.
Crabbing
Lopez Pass is noted as a crabbing area. Check current seasons, licensing rules, and closures before harvesting.
None
No public dock space is listed for this zone.
None
No provisions are listed at the anchorage.
None
No fuel is listed in this zone.
None
No pumpout is listed in this zone.
Assess Lopez Pass
Review current charts, tides, and local conditions before transiting Lopez Pass.
Pass conditions matter.
The holding description does not replace an assessment of depth, swing room, tide, current, and weather. Use current nautical charts for Lopez Sound and Lopez Pass.
Lopez Islander Marina
64 slips
Lopez Islander Resort and Marina is located in protected Fisherman Bay on the west side of Lopez Island.
Water + power
Marina slips are listed with water and electrical hookups.
Channel 78
Use VHF Channel 78 for marina communications.
360-468-2233
Call the marina directly to request or confirm a boat-slip reservation.
lopezfun.com
Check the official marina page for current rates, policies, amenities, and availability.
Guest amenities
Listed amenities include a restaurant, lounge, pool, hot tub, showers, and laundry facilities.
Marina shop
A marina shop is listed onsite; broader markets are available in Lopez Village.
Rooms + campsites
The resort lists hotel rooms, suites, and campsites in addition to marina accommodations.
Confirm current services.
Marina rates, slip availability, operating hours, hookups, VHF monitoring, and resort amenities may change seasonally. Call 360-468-2233 or visit the official marina website before arrival.
Rural roads.
Village services.
Lopez Island covers approximately 29.81 square miles. Its comparatively gentle terrain and rural road network make it a popular island for bicycling.
Lopez can be reached by Washington State Ferry, private vessel, or seaplane. Markets, dining, and other services are concentrated inland around Lopez Village and Fisherman Bay.
Shopping + dining
Lopez Village offers broader markets and dining. Near Fisherman Bay, options include the Lopez Islander Resort and other local restaurants; confirm current hours and reservations directly.
Spencer Spit camping
The 200-acre marine and camping park lists 37 campsites, marine-trail facilities, kayak rentals, wildlife viewing, and approximately two miles of trails.
History
The island was first named Chauncey Island during the Wilkes Expedition. British chartmaker Henry Kellett later renamed it for Spanish naval officer Gonzalo López de Haro.
Population note
The 2010 census recorded a population of 2,383. Current population figures may differ.
Pending
Local observations
needed.
No dated Baller Verified visit is currently on record. Share current anchoring, buoy, marina, provisions, or hazard observations to help complete this guide.
Send updated local intel →Conditions, fees, services, access, and contact details can change. Confirm directly with the relevant park or marina and use current nautical charts.