The area around your Whidbey Island accommodations has so much to offer. In addition to many hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and fishing opportunities, the area has many state parks as well. With so many fun activities to do, Whidbey is a very popular and enjoyable vacation destination.
1. Deception Pass State Park
The Deception Pass State Park is Washington State's most popular park. It contains 320 campsites, 30 miles of hiking trails, 19 miles of saltwater shoreline and three freshwater lakes. Visitors can fish in the freshwater lakes and swim and scuba dive along the saltwater shoreline. If you are a nature lover, Deception Pass also offers many bird watching opportunities; bald eagle sightings are very common in this park.
Many sightseeing, dinner and whale-watching boat cruises launch from the park. On these cruises, visitors have the opportunity to circle Whidbey Island and get an up-close view of whales.
The park, camping sites and cruises are available year round. Reservations for campsites and cruises are required as are purchases of cruise tickets. Park admission is free. Deception Pass State Park is open from sunrise to sunset. A visit to this park would be a fun and relaxing day trip from your Whidbey Island vacation home.
2. South Whidbey Island State Park
South Whidbey Island is a camping park that sits on 347 acres of land and has 4,500 feet of saltwater coastline that is good for swimming, kayaking or boating. Hikers will really enjoy this park because it has many trails that wind through the forested areas. Many of the hiking trails end on some of the park's higher altitudes, which boast views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Wildlife lovers can also enjoy the hiking trails, because the park's forests contain deer, elk and foxes. Along the coastline, wildlife lovers can see the park's otters, starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs. South Whidbey Island State Park opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at dusk. Park admission is free.
3. Camano Island State Park
With 52 miles of coastline, this park offers year round saltwater fishing. It is also a good place for clamming, and the beach is great for beach combing. Visitors can go scuba diving and swimming along the coastline.
Further inland the park has 134 acres of wooded areas and campsites, and a five-mile hiking trail. Hikers on the trail have the opportunity to see various plants and animals as well as the scenic views of the surrounding area. This park has a picnic area, a kitchen and public restrooms. Campsite and kitchen reservations are required. Camano Island State Park is open from dawn to dusk and admission is free.
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