Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Joseph Whidbey State Park
Crosby Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Joseph Whidbey State Park is a day use park on the west shore of Whidbey Island with expansive views of Victoria, B.C., Lopez Island, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Take in a spectacular sunset, kick a ball around, or roam the beach with your kids.
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours as part of their training missions. This may create noisy conditions.
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
A 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.
Activities
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Beach Exploration
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Crabbing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
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Kayaking
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Paddleboarding
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Shellfishing
Swimming
Amenities
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Restrooms
Trash Service
Grill
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Accessible Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
Field
Forest
Mountain View
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Seasonal Wildflowers
Wetland
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island may fly over the campground at any time for several hours as part of their training missions. This may create noisy conditions.
A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington State Parks. For regulations, fishing season information, or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
A 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.
Map & visitor guide
48.3089, -122.7131
Picnic and day use facilities
Four picnic shelters and nine picnic tables are available on a first come, first served basis. One kitchen shelter is available by reservation. Make sure you get a Special Activity Permit if you're planning to host a group event such as a wedding or sports competition.
Camping
If you arrive on a human or wind powered watercraft, one primitive campsite is available on a first come, first served basis. This campsite is part of the Cascadia Marine Trail (PDF, 1.1MB).
Additional camping is available at nearby Fort Ebey State Park.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Hiking
A section of the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNT) travels through the park and you can hike on it from West Beach to Fort Ebey State Park. The PNT stretches from the Pacific Coast in Olympic National Park to the Rocky Mountains in Montana. Every year, adventurous backpackers from around the world attempt to walk the entire trail. Visit www.pnt.org to plan your trip on the PNT.
A small trail system within the park takes you through varied terrain including forests, wetlands, and fields.
Park History
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