Birch Bay, located on a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, is a beach-side community offering a range of year-round recreation for families and anyone looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of big cities.
While visiting, you can enjoy golf courses, beach combing, restaurants, and a brewery with water views. In the summer, gather the family and race around a go-cart track at Station 49 and then enjoy locally made treats at The C Shop. Fall fun, like picking pumpkins, can be found at Home Farm.
Fun yearly events, beach picnics, waterside strolls, camping, sweet treats, and so much more!
Scheduled to reopen June 14, 2025!
[The park is typically open from late June to early September.]
In Whatcom County, Birch Bay is one of the largest hubs of family-friendly events and activities throughout the year.
Start off the new year with a polar bear plunge, then take part in a sand castle competition, kite festival, car shows, and even more before the year ends!
On January 1, 2026, you can even help Birch Bay break a record!
This luxurious seaside escape is 6 miles from Birch Bay and provides a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. Semiahmoo Resort offers 196 guest rooms, many with spectacular water views and in-room fireplaces.
Guests enjoy access to the resort's health club, indoor/outdoor pool, two tennis courts, racquetball, beach volleyball, wellness center and salon. Being on the water also means that beach bonfires and onsite kayaking are a vacation essential.
Birch Bay State Park is a 194-acre forested camping park, with standard, primitive, and partial hookup sites all in easy reach of a beach and hiking trails.
Campsites are reservable for arrival dates from May 15 - September 15. RVs and combinations of 60 feet or less in length can be accommodated. Accessible campsites and restrooms are available.
Find all amenities and make reservations here.
