I first visited Cypress Head (Trip #42) during a Kayak Academy course with George Gronseth about a decade ago. The swift currents took it's toll on a few of the students while learning to paddle in tidal rapids off the point below the campground. The campground overlooks Bellingham Channel with distant views of Lummi Island and a feeling of being much further away than you are.
Current rips through the channel, so either time for slack tides or a minimal tidal exchange, or if you have solid skills in tidal rapids, use a flood to get in from Anacortes - ebb to return.
Due to DNR budget issues, the campground at Cypress Head and Pelican Beach to the north are now closed Labor Day through Memorial Day weekend.
Current rips through the channel, so either time for slack tides or a minimal tidal exchange, or if you have solid skills in tidal rapids, use a flood to get in from Anacortes - ebb to return.
Due to DNR budget issues, the campground at Cypress Head and Pelican Beach to the north are now closed Labor Day through Memorial Day weekend.
