Burn Ban - Level 1

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

Gun Battery with the ocean in the background on a sunny blue sky day
Gun Battery with the ocean in the background on a sunny blue sky day
Gun battery look out towards the ocean with snow capped mountains in the distance
Old gun battery on a sunny blue sky day
Green grassy area on a sunny day looking out over the ocean with a white capped mountain in the background

Fort Casey Historical State Park

1280 Engle Road, Coupeville, WA 98239

Step back in time at Fort Casey Historical State Park. From the romantic 1903 vintage lighthouse, with its own interpretive center and gift shop, to the catacomb-like bunkers and batteries, this historic military fort is sure to ignite curiosity.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Occasional noisy conditions 

U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours. Navy personnel conduct training missions at various times during the day and night. Depending on the direction of the wind, their flight pattern may put them above the park, creating noisy conditions for campers. Although State Parks cannot be responsible for the jet noise, we do share visitor concerns with representatives of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Flight Schedule

Activities

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Beach Exploration

First Day Hike Events

Winter Camping

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

Interpretive Activities

Amenities

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

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Firewood

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Boat Ramp

Picnic Tables

Parking

Concessions

Interpretive Center

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Lighthouse

Hiking Trails

Park features

Field

Mountain View

Ocean Beach

Saltwater

Viewpoint

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Occasional noisy conditions 

U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours. Navy personnel conduct training missions at various times during the day and night. Depending on the direction of the wind, their flight pattern may put them above the park, creating noisy conditions for campers. Although State Parks cannot be responsible for the jet noise, we do share visitor concerns with representatives of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Flight Schedule

Map & visitor guide

48.16057587, -122.6648483

Picnic and day use

The park offers 68 unsheltered picnic tables. Picnic sites are first-come, first-served.

Note: An additional 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.

Trails

The park features 1.8 miles of hiking trails and provides access to the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNT). The PNT stretches between the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Olympic National Park and the Rocky Mountains in Montana.

While visiting Fort Casey State Park, you can hike along the shores of the Admiralty Head Marine Preserve on the Pacific Northwest Trail. To plan your trip on the Pacific Northwest Trail, visit the trail website at ww.pnt.org.

Water activities

Boating and saltwater fishing (with WDFW permit) and a watercraft launch are available at Fort Casey. Diving is available at the Keystone Underwater Dive Park located off of Fort Casey's shore.

School group tours

To request a school group tour of the fort or lighthouse or for other activities, complete the online request form.

Other activities

Visitors may enjoy beach exploration, bird watching or gathering at Fort Casey's available fire circle

Admiralty Head Lighthouse and gift shop

Entry into the lighthouse is controlled by staff and volunteers and is limited to ten (four in the tower) visitors or one family group at a time. Docents are available to share information.

The lighthouse and gift shop are open noon - 4 p.m.:

  • March,  Saturday - Sunday
  • April, - Friday - Monday
  • May, Thursday - Monday
  • June - August, daily
  • September, Friday through Monday
  • October, Saturday- Sunday
  • November 25 - 27
  • December, Saturday - Sunday, first three weekends and 26-27.