Burn Ban - Level 1

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

A wooden picnic shelter with picnic tables, surrounded by green grass, sits near the beach with driftwood nearby. The waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca with a blue, yellow and pink sky as the sun sets behind the shelter.
A couple walk a dog along the sandy beach with treed hills and a blue sky in the background.
A couple enjoying a picnic at a table in a grassy lawn with clover flowers in bloom. The couple looking over the water with an island in the distance.
A jogger running on a dirt trail near a grassy lawn. Another person walking along the driftwood close to the water's edge. Mountains and a hazy sky are seen in the background.
A lone bench sits in a grassy lawn looking over the water as the sun sets, creating a blue, orange and pink sky with some clouds covering the sun.

Joseph Whidbey State Park

Crosby Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Joseph Whidbey State Park is a day use park on the west shore of Whidbey Island with expansive views of Victoria, B.C., Lopez Island, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Take in a spectacular sunset, kick a ball around, or roam the beach with your kids.

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours as part of their training missions. This may create noisy conditions.

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A Special Activity Permit is required for group activities and events such as wedding ceremonies, races, other sports events etc. For additional information and a permit, call the park at (360) 678-4519 or send an email.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Crabbing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

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Shellfishing

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Restrooms

Trash Service

Grill

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

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Accessible Trails

Hiking Trails

Park features

Field

Forest

Mountain View

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Seasonal Wildflowers

Wetland

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Day-Use Only
  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours as part of their training missions. This may create noisy conditions.

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A Special Activity Permit is required for group activities and events such as wedding ceremonies, races, other sports events etc. For additional information and a permit, call the park at (360) 678-4519 or send an email.

Map & visitor guide

48.3089, -122.7131

Picnic and day use facilities

Four picnic shelters and nine picnic tables are available on a first come, first served basis. One kitchen shelter is available by reservation. Make sure you get a Special Activity Permit if you're planning to host a group event such as a wedding or sports competition.

Camping

If you arrive on a human or wind powered watercraft, one primitive campsite is available on a first come, first served basis. This campsite is part of the Cascadia Marine Trail (PDF).

Additional camping is available at nearby Fort Ebey State Park

Winter Schedule

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

Hiking

A section of the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNT) travels through the park and you can hike on it from West Beach to Fort Ebey State Park. The PNT stretches from the Pacific Coast in Olympic National Park to the Rocky Mountains in Montana. Every year, adventurous backpackers from around the world attempt to walk the entire trail. Visit www.pnt.org to plan your trip on the PNT.

A small trail system within the park takes you through varied terrain including forests, wetlands, and fields.