South Whidbey State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 678-4519
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
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
Alert NotificationTrail Closure Notice- Wilbert Trail A portion of the Wilbert Trail is temporarily closed due to bridge maintenance. Please use alternate routes on… (more)
Trail Closure Notice- Wilbert Trail A portion of the Wilbert Trail is temporarily closed due to bridge maintenance. Please use alternate routes on Fern Gully Trail or Ridge Loop Trail. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. Please contact the park office at (360) 678-4519 or email South.Whidbey@parks.wa.gov with any questions or concerns.
Posted by the park 2025-10-08. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 381 acres, South Whidbey State Park lies in Island County, about 10 miles southeast of Port Townsend.
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8:00 a.m. - Dusk year round
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 |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use
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
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
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.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking
Wander the trails filled with Douglas fir, western red cedar and big leaf maple trees. The park has trails on both sides of Smuggler’s Cove Road. Shorter hikes on the west side of the park are perfect for families with kids or pets. Try out the Earth Warrior Course built by local students on the Hobbit Trail. For longer hikes head to the east side of the park. Here you'll find the Ancient Cedar at the beginning of Wilbert Trail.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
✓ 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 facilities listed: Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking
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 the nearby naval station may fly over the park at any time on training missions and create noisy conditions during your visit.
Request a special activity permit if your wedding, group activity or event includes 25 people or more. Call the park at (360) 678-4519 or email centralwhidbey.permits@parks.wa.gov.
Metal detecting is allowed in designated areas of the park. You must register to do this activity. Visit the Metal Detecting webpage for more information.
Getting there
- Address
- 4128 S Smugglers Cove Road
Freeland, WA 98249 - Nearest town
- Port Townsend — about 10 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.0565, -122.5913
- Phone
- (360) 678-4519
- south.whidbey@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