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Birch Bay State Park

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Birch Bay State Park (2015 05 16)
Birch Bay State Park (2015 05 16)

Birch Bay State Park is a 194-acre (79 ha) Washington state park located nine miles (14 km) south of Blaine in Whatcom County. The park has 8,255 feet (2,516 m) of saltwater shoreline on Birch Bay and 15,000 feet (4,600 m) of freshwater shoreline along Terrell Creek. Recreational opportunities include camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, crabbing, clamming, and boating.

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Birch Bay State Park
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Birch Bay State Park (2015 05 16)
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