Explore Washington State Parks
in Ebey’s Reserve
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve is home to three of Washington State’s premier state parks: Fort Casey, Fort Ebey and Ebey’s Landing. The state parks offer camping at Fort Casey and Fort Ebey as well as hiking and history of the Coast Artillery forts from WWI to WWII. Ebey’s Landing State Park is a day park with no camping. Visitors may enjoy beachcombing, hiking the Bluff Loop Trail, and it’s a great place for a picnic!
5 Things to do at Washington State Parks in Ebey’s Reserve:
Visit Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Fort Casey State Park. Exhibits, Stories and great views from the top~
Fort Casey and Fort Ebey both offer camping. Nothing better than hot dogs and s’mores around a campfire~
Grab your flashlight and adventure into the Batteries at Fort Casey, once an active military site during both World Wars~
Beachcombing along the beaches - Ebey’s Landing State Park is a great place to start the Bluff Loop Trail hike, or just throw out a blanket on the beach for a picnic~
Fly a kite! The winds are breezy, and the parade grounds at Fort Casey or along Ebey’s Landing beach make for an ideal place to launch your kite~
Fort Ebey State Park
The location of Whidbey Island as the entry to Admiralty Inlet and the route to Seattle and the state Captiol in Olympia made Fort Ebey an important fortress during World War II. The fort now plays host to campers and visitors from around the world, with an extensive network of hiking trails. The fort is adjacent to Island County’s popular Kettles hiking, biking, and horseback riding trail system.
For camping reservations and information, visit the Washington State Parks website.
Fort Casey State Park & Admiralty Head Lighthouse
Fort Casey Historical Park stands guard over Admiralty Inlet with an eye to Port Townsend and sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains. Built in 1897, the fort, along with Fort Flagler and Fort Worden, was part of the “Triangle of Fire” guarding against possible attack during World War II. From here, visitors can explore the World War I batteries that housed “disappearing” big guns. Hiking, along with camping and Admiralty Head Lighthouse, make this one of the most popular state parks in Washington. Washington State Ferries to Port Townsend depart from just below Fort Casey and adjacent to the main campground.
For camping reservations and information, visit the Washington State Parks.
Photo by Andrew Ziehl
Ebey’s Landing State Park
This day use park sits at the end of Ebey Road and is one of the trailheads for the popular Bluff Loop Trail. Featuring dramatic, sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, visitors can begin the 3.5 mile hike up to the top of the bluff and along the beach – one of the most popular hikes in the state. Enjoy beachcombing, picnics, and colorful sunsets, as well as watching the marine trade ply the waters of Admiralty Inlet. From here, you can also hike to the Ferry House (one of the oldest structures in the state) built in 1866, now owned by the National Park Service. There is no camping at Ebey’s Landing State Park or along the beach road. Campfires are not permitted.
Photo by Denis Hill, Whidbey Panoramas
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