In the 1920s and ’30s, English Boom was a bustling log yard at the north end of Camano Island, storing up to 15 million board feet of timber—enough to build 1,500 homes. Today, its weathered pilings stretch across the tide flats of Skagit Bay, silent reminders of a once-thriving industry.

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Thanks to the Friends of Camano Island Parks, the site became a county park in 1997—the first on Camano purchased with conservation futures funds

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Park Features

- 6 acres of shoreline and salt marsh

- Small parking area, picnic shelter, interpretive signage

- Short trail across the marsh

- 900 feet of beach (dogs allowed off-leash here, but not in the marsh)

- Great for birdwatching and quiet strolls

- Sheltered from winter winds—ideal for sunny winter visits

Note: Tidelands west of the parking area are private property

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Getting There

- From Stanwood, take Hwy 532 west

- Turn right on Good Road, then left on Utsalady Road

- Watch for Moore Road on the right (near the airfield)

- Park is open during daylight hours only

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