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Approaching the park from the southwest.
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At low tide, the bay is sandy and soft. There is food debris and lots of spitting clams.
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There is food debris and lots of spitting clams.
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At middle tides, the boats can be hauled up on logs.
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During king tides, you may want to bring your boats into the clearing as the jostling logs can cause serious damage.
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The main kiosk with water, toilets, and camping payments.
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The campsite on the bluff overlooking the south bay.
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The campsite is small and crowded despite having few sites.
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Looking out at the beach from the campsite.
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There is good meandering directly below the campsite.
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Just below the campsite, there are excellent sandstone cliffs and tide pools to explore.
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The weird and wonderful formations are very interesting.
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The park trails are up the hill via a stairway in the campsite.
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From the top, you get excellent views of the surrounding area.
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The trail splits in a circuit around the outer peninsula.
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The trail is fairly well maintained, however, after a recent storm there is plenty of brush.
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The trail winds down toward the north point of the island.
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On the other side of the bay, there is a wide trail leading to the dinghy dock.
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There are plenty of good spots to hop off and explore the north bay's tide pools and sandstone formations.
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The water here is warmer, but be warned, the bay does not flush well, and many boats ignore the no dumping policy. It is often polluted.
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The gangway to the small dinghy landing. This is the best spot to land if you plan to arrive by motorboat, though this spot is prioritized for kayakers and non-motorized traffic.
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The north bay can be serene, especially in the off season when not filled with boats.
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The point has numerous stern line rings, and the spit makes for an excellent spot to explore.
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The mornings on the south beach are beautiful.
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With ample platforms, the beach can be an excellent place to enjoy a coffee and cook breakfast.
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Entrance to Pirate Cove from the north. Check the recommended approach practices in the brochure; getting in here is tricky.