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South Whidbey Island State Park
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South Whidbey Island State Park
4128 Smugglers Cove Rd
Freeland, Washington 98249-8702
Phone: 360-331-4559
Reservations: 888-226-7688
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| State Park Overview: |
| South Whidbey Island State Park is a 347-acre camping park with 4,500 feet of saltwater shoreline on Admiralty Inlet. Park features include old-growth forest, tidelands for crabbing and clamming, campsites secluded by lush, forest undergrowth and breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. The park offers a unique outdoor experience. The park features 347 acres of old-growth forest and stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Shellfish harvesting is plentiful.
Park hours/updates:
Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Camping:Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.Check-out time, 1 p.m.Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Wildlife Mammals Birds Fish & Sea Life? Chipmunks? Coyotes? Deer or Elk? Foxes? Otters? Rabbits? Raccoons? Skunks? Squirrels? Chukars? Crows or Ravens? Ducks? Eagles? Geese? Grouse? Gulls? Hawks? Herons? Hummingbirds? Ospreys? Owls? Quail? Woodpeckers? Wrens? Clams? Crabs? Mussels? Sea Birds? Sea Cucumbers? Seals? Shellfish? Starfish? Whales? Salmon? Steelhead
Environmental Features Physical Features Plant Life ? Cedar? Douglas Fir? Hemlock? Nobel Fir? Spruce? Yew? Alder? Maple? Daisy? Foxglove? Lupines? Orchids? Rhododendron? Rose? Berries? Ferns? Moss or Lichens? Seaweed? Thistle
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One of our favorites!
We love South Whidbey State Park. A small, beautiful place to camp. Nice easy hikes nearby...to the beach or through the forest. A great place to expose our kids to camping
Written by Jane
29-May-2009
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| Camping: |
| The park has 46 tent spaces, eight utility spaces, one dump station, two restrooms (one ADA) and four showers. Maximum site length is 50 feet (may have limited availability). The park is closed December and January. To reserve a campsite between May 15 and Sept. 15, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. During other months when the park is open, all campsites are first-come, first-served.
Group Accommodations: The park provides a group camp that accommodates up to 100 people. The camp offers excellent views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Water and vault toilets are on site. A full-service restroom is 100 yards away. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31. |
| Picnicking: |
| The park offers one kitchen shelter without electricity, plus four sheltered and 19 unsheltered picnic tables.
The log kitchen shelter is reservable. It includes a BBQ and four picnic tables, accommodating up to 30 guests. Call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688 to reserve the facility. |
| History of the Area: |
| Captain George Vancouver named Whidbey Island after Master Joseph Whidbey on June 10, 1792. The park was officially named in October of 1974. |
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|  | The James House - Port Townsend, WA
This grand 1889 Victorian mansion sits on the bluff with sweeping views of Port Townsend Bay, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. This award winning inn is beautifully maintained inside and out.
Price Range: $125 - $250
Web Site: http://www.jameshouse.com |
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| Nature Programs: |
| Younger visitors are encouraged to become Junior Rangers. Contact park staff for details. |
| Area Attractions: |
| Trails Water Activities Other ? 3.5 mi. Hiking Trails? Fishing (saltwater)? Swimming (saltwater)? Clamming? Crabbing? 1 Amphitheater? Beachcombing? Bird Watching? 15 Fire Circles? 1 Fire Circle (sheltered)? Interpretive Activities? Wildlife Viewing
Check regulations for fishing/ shellfish-harvesting seasons and license information. |
| Directions: |
| Located on Whidbey Island, seven miles north of Freeland, Wash., on Smuggler's Cove Rd.
From Freeland : Drive seven miles north on Smugglers Cove Rd.
From Coupeville : Drive 15 miles south on Smugglers Cove Rd. |
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