Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Fort Ebey beach.
Fort Ebey Military battery.
Family at interpretive panel.
Fort Ebey waterfront with lillypads.
Paragliders at Fort Ebey State Park.

Fort Ebey State Park

400 Hill Valley Drive, Coupeville, WA 98239

Fort Ebey State Park is a coastal camping park on Whidbey Island. Featuring a historic military fort, the park has beach activities and miles of hiking trails.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Seaweed harvesting is allowed on the beach between April 16 and May 15. Be sure to get a seaweed and shellfish license, click here for shellfishing regulations.

U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours. Navy personnel conduct training missions at various times during the day and night. Depending on the direction of the wind, their flight pattern may put them above the park, creating noisy conditions for campers. Although State Parks cannot be responsible for the jet noise, we do share visitor concerns with representatives of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Click here to view scheduled training flights.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Biking

Bird Watching

Camping

First Day Hike Events

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

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Paragliding

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Shellfishing

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

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Firewood

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

Grill

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

Parking

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Ball Fields

Interpretive Opportunities

Bike Trails

Hiking Trails

Park features

Field

Forest

Freshwater

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Lake

Meadow

Mountain View

Ocean Beach

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Sandy Beach

Seasonal Wildflowers

Viewpoint

Wetland

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Seaweed harvesting is allowed on the beach between April 16 and May 15. Be sure to get a seaweed and shellfish license, click here for shellfishing regulations.

U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours. Navy personnel conduct training missions at various times during the day and night. Depending on the direction of the wind, their flight pattern may put them above the park, creating noisy conditions for campers. Although State Parks cannot be responsible for the jet noise, we do share visitor concerns with representatives of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Click here to view scheduled training flights.

Map & visitor guide

48.2186, -122.7546

History

This park is great for history buffs and adventurists alike. The park's concrete gun emplacements and underground rooms are great for exploration. Don't forget your headlamp or flashlight.

Hiking

Miles of mixed-use walking and bike trails wind along the bluff and into shady forests. On the bluff you'll find multiple picnic sites with panoramic views of the Puget Sound, Port Townsend and the Olympic mountains.

At low tide, visitors can walk on the driftwood-strewn beach. Don't miss the breathtaking sunsets!

Other activities

These include paragliding, surfing, smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Pondilla and eagle watching. There are two large fields that accommodate sports activities. The beach is open to seaweed harvesting from April 16 through May 15 with a shellfish/seaweed license.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.