Picnic and day use
The park offers 48 unsheltered picnic tables. Picnic sites are first-come, first-served. The picturesque views and lighthouse make a perfect backdrop for your wedding or special event.
Note: An additional Special Activity Permit is required for events such as wedding ceremonies, group gatherings or sporting events. For additional information and a permit, call the park at (360) 678-4519 or email Central Whidbey Permits.
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
Launch your boat and saltwater fish (with a license from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife). Diving is available at the Keystone Underwater Dive Park located off of Fort Casey's shore. If you are diving after dusk, please contact the Fort Casey Park Office.
School fieldtrips and group tours
To request a fieldtrip or group tour of the fort, lighthouse and for other activities for spring of 2024, the calendar will be available soon. Groups over 75 please contact us at Central Whidbey Interpretation.
Other activities
Enjoy beach exploration, bird watching or a picnic with family and friends.
Admiralty Head Lighthouse and gift shop
Climb the lighthouse tower and learn the history of lighthouses from our docents. Lighthouse entry is monitored by staff and volunteers due to the space available. The tower is limited to 5 visitors or one family group at a time.
There are new dates for the lighthouse opening in 2024 due to a new exhibit being installed. The lighthouse and gift shop are open noon - 4 pm:
- March, Saturday - Sunday (Closed 2024)
- April, Friday - Monday (Open mid-April- date to be determined)
- May, Thursday - Monday
- June and August, daily
- September, Friday - Monday
- October, Saturday - Sunday
- November, last weekend of month
- December, Saturday - Sunday, first three weekends and 27-29.