Larrabee State Park is a public recreation area located on Samish Bay on the western side of Chuckanut Mountain, 6 mi (9.7 km) south of the city of Bellingham, Washington.
The park covers 2,748 acres (1,112 ha) and features fishing, boating, and camping as well as mountain trails for hiking and biking.
[3] He mentioned this idea to Bellingham businessman Charles Larrabee, who agreed to deed waterfront property he owned in the area for the purpose.
[3] In 1936, the Works Progress Administration provided US$30,000 in federal funding, leading to improvements such as playground equipment, a water system, and kitchen shelters.
[3] The park featured a short walk down to Clayton Beach but it was technically an informal trail that crossed over a blind-curve railroad track.
The area provides views of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands and contains sandstone formations and tidepools.