Description
With picturesque views of Samish Lake and the Chuckanut Mountains, the rustic Samish Day Lodge has a great atmosphere for a small wedding, family social, or business meeting. The maximum capacity for this venue is 60 people. Learn more about Samish Park.
Hours
8am-11pm
Day Lodge is closed to reservations during the summer season (mid June - mid September)
Notice: The Samish Bridge Replacement Project has been delayed until 2024.
Features
Address
673 N Lake Samish Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
Map
Directions
From I-5 Southbound
Take I-5 Exit 246 for N Lake Samish
Turn Left onto North Lake Samish Drive and continue for about 1.5 miles.
At the bridge make a sharp right into Lake Samish County Park
In 0.2 miles the destination will be on the right.
From I-5 Northbound
Take I-5 Exit 242 for Nulle Rd.
Turn Left onto Nulle Rd.
Turn Right onto East Lake Samish Drive and continue for 2.5 miles
Turn Left onto North Lake Samish Drive and continue for 1.5 miles
At the bridge make a sharp right into Lake Samish County Park
In 0.2 miles the destination will be on the right
Parking
The Samish Day Lodge has a very small number of parking spots directly in front of the facility. There is also a 38 space parking lot that is shared with all Samish Park users and can fill up quickly on nice days.
Decorations may not be attached to the walls or wood work and should not make holes or cause damage to any surface. Smoke machines, fog machines, hazers, and candles are not allowed. Rice, birdseed, and confetti of any kid are prohibited. All decorations must be removed and cleaned up completely prior to leaving the site.
Pet must be leashed (maximum 8 feet) at all times, including in campgrounds and reserved picnic areas. Whatcom County Parks has one designated and marked off-leash area at Hovander Homestead Park.
Pets are prohibited in the following parks and locations:
Click here for all regulations on pets.
If you have reserved a picnic area or shelter, you can bring your own grill but you are responsible for the safe operation of your grill. Grills are prohibited on decks, walkways, or within 25 feet of any structure.
Bounce Houses and other inflatables are not allowed at any Whatcom County Parks
Noise from sound systems, speakers, bands, microphones or any other amplified sound must be at a volume such that it cannot be heard outside the area you have reserved.
Food Trucks
Food Trucks for private functions are only allowed in the following circumstances:
Click here for the required insurance limits and documentation. Please email [email protected] with additional questions.
Customers are required to leave the facility in the same condition as when they arrived. Cleaning supplies are provided for indoor facilities. Garbage and recycling must be removed from the premises (must be taken from the park) unless the customer has paid the optional waste disposal fee.
The Alcohol Use Fee charged by Whatcom County Parks is not a liquor license. To find out if you need a State of Washington Banquet Permit please check here. It is your responsibility to research and follow all laws pertaining to alcohol use at your event.
Facility Rental Cancellation Policy.
Cabin & Campground Cancellation Policy.
The billing address of the reservation holder must be in Whatcom County in order to receive in-county rates. If the credit card address is outside Whatcom County, but the customer is a County resident, they can:
You would need to apply for a Special Event Permit. Special Event Permits are required for any of the following situations:
For information on Special Event Permits and the application process please see our Special Events page.