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The park has 39 standard campsites, 11 partial-hookup sites with electricity and water hook-ups, one water trail campsite available only to campers who arrive at the park in human-powered watercraft, one restroom (ADA), and two showers (one ADA). Maximum site length will accommodate most extra-large RVs (limited availability). There is no trailer dump station available at this park. The campground is open March 1 - Oct. 31 by reservation.
The park provides a group camp that accommodates up to 60 people. The camp is located on a bluff down the Point Partridge Road. A vault toilet and running water are at the site. Flush toilets and showers are a five-minute walk down an easy trail. Minimum number of people is 20 with a maximum of 60. Maximum number of cars is 20. The group camp is open April 1 through Oct. 31.
Planning a multi-day camping stay? You won't run out of things to do at Fort Ebey State Park!
Set on the western side of Whidbey Island, Fort Ebey was constructed as a coastal defense fort during the Second World War. Its battery was dug into a high bluff and is great fun for kids, adult kids and World War II aficionados. Don't forget your headlamp or flashlight. The park's concrete gun emplacements and underground rooms are great for exploration.
Emerging from the battery, you'll find 25 miles of mixed-use walking and bike trails. The bluff trail overlooks Admiralty Inlet and offers peek-a-boo views of Point Wilson Lighthouse across the bay. Douglas-fir and hemlock provide shade along forested trails sprinkled with pink big-leaf rhododendrons in season. One more thing: Fort Ebey sunsets are unbeatable on a clear evening.
Seaweed harvesting is allowed on the beach between April 16 and May 15; be sure to get a seaweed and shellfish license.
Into active outdoor play? Surfing is a popular beach activity, and paragliding is allowed. Paragliders like to take off from the former parade lawn on the bluff. For observers, it's a stunning visual to behold.
PARK FEATURES
Fort Ebey State Park is a 651-acre camping park on Whidbey Island.
Automated pay stations: This park is equipped with automated pay stations for visitors to purchase a one-day or annual Discover Pass and boat launch permit.
Located on Whidbey Island 8 miles south of Oak Harbor and 6 miles north of historic Coupeville, off Highway 20.
The campground is open March 1 - Oct. 31 by reservation.
Great part with great views. Plenty of trails for walking/hicking. Lots of places to sit and have a picnic lunch.
Beautiful Whidbey Island, a historic fort, beach bluffs and water views! Great location for a day in nature and the The views are amazing! The park is pretty spread out, but there are signs to tell you what is which way. There's a lot of hiking trails, beach access, campground, a gun battery, a few concrete fort structures with a few that are open for exploring so bring flashlights 😀 and several picnic tables that are spread out. There are 2 pit toilets by the gun battery. There are bathrooms in the campground and by the beach access that i did not go into. Parking is spread out, so be prepared to walk if it's a busy day. I've never had issues with parking, but I always seem to go when it's not very busy. This park has lots of stuff that's hard to cover in a single review, so check out the parks website for more info! Love visiting here.
Fort Ebey is a great hike if you want to get your heart rate up a little. It’s a little steep at first then levels out as you walk the length of the upper trail. Not stroller friendly, the path is pretty narrow, the second half of the loop is on the beach. Great for a sunny day and a picnic
I hadn't gone here in years, and truly enjoyed it. Be advised there is a momma deer with several babies, and don't get too close. There is some parking (not much) available at this part of Fort Ebey State Park. There isn't a bathroom facility at the beach trailhead, but by the entrance to the state park there is a bathroom. Parts of the Bluff Trail are steep and a bit muddy. It is dog friendly as well. If you have a kid with a stroller the beach will be a bit difficult to get to, as most of it is rocky and narrow in some places.
This place is beautiful. If you like the outdoors this place is a must.
-It has a camp site settled into a gorgeous spot in the woods.
-There is drive up beach access. Panoramic ocean views and old forts to explore.
-There are also running trails that let you see ocean views one moment and deep forests the next.
I highly recommend. You will have to spend $10 on parking so don't forget to do that unless you have a WA State park pass.
