Star Presentation (Deception Pass)

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Come join us at the Amphitheater for an out of the world presentation as we discover the stars with the Island County Astronomical Society. Learn about constellations and the amazing tools that allow us to view the night sky.

Presentation will be hosted during Game Night at the Amphitheater at 8:00 p.m. Children attending activities must be accompanied by an adult.

Directions

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Location: Amphitheater, Deception Pass State Park

Vehicle access to the amphitheater may be limited due to winter storm damage. For more information and updates on the closure, please visit the West Beach Parking Area Damage project page.  

If parking is not available, the amphitheater can be accessed by walking from the Cranberry Lake campground or East Cranberry parking lot. To request an accessible option, please contact park staff at DeceptionPass.Interpreter@parks.wa.gov. Requests must be made 24 hours in advance.

  • From HWY 20 enter the main park entrance. This entrance is located south of the bridge on Whidbey Island. 
  • Follow the road and take the second left to park at the East Cranberry parking lot. 
  • From East Cranberry parking lot, it is a one mile walk to the amphitheater. 

Campers are invited to walk directly from their campsite. The amphitheater is located between the Cranberry Lake Campground and West Beach. 

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