
Location of Cypress Island in the San Juans
'Cypress Island', is one of the least developed of the
San Juan Islands in the state of
Washington,
USA. It is the westernmost part of
Skagit County, Washington and is about halfway between the mainland and offshore
San Juan County. The island has a land area of 16.124 km² (6.225 sq mi), or 5500 acres, and a population of 40 persons as of the
2000 census.
The
Washington State Department of Natural Resources manages about 4800 acres of the island and leaves the island in a natural state. Cypress is heavily forested and has a system of trails linking various parts of the island. In roughly the middle of the island is a lake of about 7 acres. On the southeastern corner of the island is a sheltered bay featuring a salmon
hatchery.
The island is a popular destination for
kayak trips due to the freestyle camping available and its relatively close proximity to the mainland.
References
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Cypress Island: Blocks 1025 and 1026, Census Tract 9501, Skagit County, Washington United States Census Bureau