Fort Ebey State Park

Open — Open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months. A Discover Pass is required for day use.

About

Fort Ebey State Park is a 645-acre coastal camping park located on the west side of Whidbey Island, five miles west of Coupeville. Originally built as a coastal defense fort during World War II, the park features concrete gun emplacements and underground rooms that visitors can explore with flashlights. The park offers three miles of saltwater shoreline along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, providing opportunities for beach exploration, surfing, and shellfishing. The campground includes 50 campsites with 11 partial-hookup sites offering water and electric connections, and 39 standard campsites. RVs up to 40 feet can be accommodated. The park provides restrooms with showers, drinking water, and trash service. Miles of mixed-use trails wind through shady forests and along dramatic bluffs, connecting to the extensive Kettles Trail system. Hikers and bikers enjoy panoramic views of Puget Sound, Port Townsend, and the Olympic Mountains from multiple viewpoints. Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Pondilla, eagle watching, and paragliding (with annual registration required). The park features two large sports fields and picnic shelters. Visitors should be aware that U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly overhead during training missions, creating occasional noise. The park is open year-round with reservations strongly recommended, especially during summer months.

Directions

Located on the west side of Whidbey Island at 400 Hill Valley Drive, Coupeville, WA 98239. Five miles west of downtown Coupeville within Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve.

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