Joseph Whidbey State Park
Also known as Whidbey State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 678-4519
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban - Level 1Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 208 acres, Joseph Whidbey State Park lies in Island County, about 4 miles west of Oak Harbor.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Park | Winter: Park closed Nov. 1 - March 31 | ||
Official wording
Summer: 8:00 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: Park closed Nov. 1 - March 31
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 •
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
If you arrive on a human or wind powered watercraft, one primitive campsite is available on a first come, first served basis.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
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, 1.1MB).
Additional camping is available at nearby Fort Ebey State Park.
Camping amenities listed: Trash Service
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingHikingCanoeing and kayakingFishingSwimmingPicnicking
Trails
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.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking, Accessible Trails
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- 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 Permits required for group activities and events such as wedding ceremonies, races, other sports events etc. For additional information and to obtain a permit, call the park at (360) 678-4519 or email centralwhidbey.permits@parks.wa.gov.
Getting there
- Address
- 1755 Crosby Road
Oak Harbor, WA 98277 - Nearest town
- Oak Harbor — about 4 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.3085, -122.7131
- Phone
- (360) 678-4519
- Fort.Ebey@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology