The Department of Natural Resources has issued a statewide burn ban restricting the use of outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on all forest lands within DNR’s fire protection, including all Washington State Parks, through Sept. 30, 2024. This date may be extended or shortened depending on fire conditions. For more information, visit our Alerts page.
Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
400 Hill Valley Drive, Coupeville, WA 98239
Fort Ebey State Park is a coastal camping park on Whidbey Island. Featuring a historic military fort, the park has beach activities and miles of hiking trails.
Seaweed harvesting is allowed on the beach between April 16 and May 15. Be sure to get a seaweed and shellfish license, click here for shellfishing regulations.
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. Click here to view scheduled training flights.
Beach Exploration
First Day Hike Events
Biking
Bird Watching
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Paragliding
Shellfishing
Swimming
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Firewood
Grill
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Ball Fields
Interpretive Opportunities
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Field
Forest
Freshwater
Lake
Meadow
Mountain View
Ocean Beach
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Sandy Beach
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wetland
Wildlife Viewing
Seaweed harvesting is allowed on the beach between April 16 and May 15. Be sure to get a seaweed and shellfish license, click here for shellfishing regulations.
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. Click here to view scheduled training flights.
This park is great for history buffs and adventurists alike. The park's concrete gun emplacements and underground rooms are great for exploration. Don't forget your headlamp or flashlight.
Miles of mixed-use walking and bike trails wind along the bluff and into shady forests. On the bluff you'll find multiple picnic sites with panoramic views of the Puget Sound, Port Townsend and the Olympic mountains. At low tide, visitors can walk on the driftwood-strewn beach. Don't miss the breathtaking sunsets!
Other popular activities include paragliding, surfing, smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Pondilla and eagle watching. There are two large fields that accommodate sports activities. The beach at Fort Ebey is open to seaweed harvesting from April 16 through May 15 with a shellfish/seaweed license.
