Young's Bar

Young's Bar is a public boat access site on Vogler Lake near Mount Vernon in Skagit County, offering a gravel launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small boats. Managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the site provides year-round access and includes basic restroom facilities. The location is convenient for paddlers exploring the calm waters of Vogler Lake.

This access point serves as a good starting point for exploring the broader Skagit County waterways. Paddlers interested in expanding their trips can venture toward the nearby Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which features over 11,000 acres of seagrass meadows, tidal flats, sloughs, and salt marshes—ideal for more adventurous paddling. The gravel launch may be best suited for smaller watercraft; paddlers should check current conditions before launching, particularly during wet seasons when access may be affected.