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Deception Pass State Park
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Deception Pass State Park
41020 State Route 20
Oak Harbor, Washington 98277
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| State Park Overview: |
| Deception Pass State Park is a 4,134-acre marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline, and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes. Rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent waters of Deception Pass. The park is outstanding for breath-taking views, old-growth forests and abundant wildlife.
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. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Wildlife Mammals Birds Fish & Sea Life? Chipmunks? Coyotes? Deer or Elk? Foxes? Muskrats? Otters? Rabbits? Raccoons? Skunks? Squirrels ? Crows or Ravens? Doves or Pigeons? Ducks? Eagles? Gulls? Hawks? Herons? Hummingbirds? Jays? Ospreys? Owls? Pheasants? Quail? Turkeys? Woodpeckers? Wrens ? Clams? Crabs? Oysters? Scallops? Sea Birds? Sea Cucumbers? Seals? Shellfish? Shrimp? Squid? Starfish? Whales? Bass? Bluegill? Bullhead? Catfish? Cod? Crappie? Perch? Red Snapper? Salmon? Shark? Steelhead? Trout
Environmental FeaturesPhysical Features Plant Life ? Cedar? Douglas Fir? Hemlock? Spruce? Yew? Alder? Apple? Cherry? Maple? Daisy? Lupines? Paintbrush? Rhododendron? Rose? Berries? Eel Grass? Ferns? Moss or Lichens? Seaweed? Thistle
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Beautiful Park
One of the nicest,cleanest, and lots of things to do!!!
Written by Flyfree
13-Jun-2008
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Loud- constant air traffic
Right next to a Naval air base. Near constant noise from jets taking off and landing.
(name not given)
30-Aug-2009
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| Camping: |
| The park has 167 tent sites, 143 utility spaces, five hiker/biker sites, two dump stations, seven restrooms (four ADA) and six showers (four ADA).
Camping is at three locations in the park; 18 tent sites and two utility sites are at Bowman Bay, two tent sites and 58 utility sites at Sunrise Resort and 147 tent sites and 83 utility sites are at Cranberry Lake. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability).
To reserve a campsite, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Group Accommodations:There are three group camps, all primitive in nature.
Group camp 1 accommodates up to 50 people. It has fire circle, picnic shelter, vault toilet and five tent pads. It provides two adirondack (three-sided) sleeping shelters that combined sleep 16 people.
Group camp 2 accommodates 25 people. It has fire circle, picnic shelter, five picnic tables, and vault toilet. It provides one adirondack shelter that sleeps eight.
Group camp 3 has the same facilities and capacities as group camp 2 with the exception of the picnic shelter.
Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. |
| Picnicking: |
| The park provides four kitchen shelters with electricity and six without, all of which were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Fifty sheltered and 261 unsheltered picnic tables are also provided. Picnic tables are first-come, first-served, but kitchen shelters are reservable by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. |
| Boating: |
| The Cornet Bay launch is open in winter.
The park provides five saltwater and three freshwater boat ramps, plus 710 feet of saltwater dock and 450 feet of freshwater dock. All motors are prohibited on Pass Lake, and only electric motors are allowed on Cranberry Lake.
A daily watercraft launching permit and a trailer dumping permit may be purchased at the park.
Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.
The park also offers 1,980 feet of saltwater moorage. A boat pumpout facility is located at Cornet Bay.
Moorage fees are charged year round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available. For more information, call (360) 902-8844. |
| History of the Area: |
| The human history of the park dates back thousands of years, when the first people settled in the areas now known as Cornet Bay, Bowman Bay and Rosario. Eventually, the land was settled by the Samish and the Swinomish. They lived on the land until the early 1900s.
During his Northwest coastal explorations, Captain George Vancouver became the first European to identify the area near Whidbey Island as a passage, which he named "Deception Pass." A 1925 act of Congress designated the property for public recreation purposes. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built roads, trails, buildings and bridges to develop the park.
The name "Deception Pass" derived from Captain Vancouver's realization that what he had mistaken for a peninsula was actually an island. He named that island "Whidbey" in honor of his assistant, Joseph Whidbey, who was at his side when Vancouver realized the mistake. The captain named the inlet at which he was anchored "Deception Pass" to commemorate the error. |
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| Area Accommodations |
|  | 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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| | B&Bs / Inns | | Hillside House Bed & Breakfast - Hillside House is located just 1/2 mile from ferries, airport and the center of Friday Harbor. We have seven guestrooms with a variety of amenities. All have private baths and garden or harbor views. | | Willows Inn - Romantic beachside lodge rooms, cottage, and guest house accommodations and marine experiences on Lummis Island, Washington. Organic food from Nettles Farm. |
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| Nature Programs: |
| A historical interpretive center is located in the park at Bowman Bay. The interpretive center building was originally constructed as a bathhouse, and was renovated by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) alumni volunteers in 1987 to commemorate the legacy of the CCC in Washington State Parks. It's open year-round for group tours (by appointment only) and to individuals from mid-May through Labor Day. Contact the park at (360) 675-2417 for the center's hours.
An observation deck overlooks the Cranberry Lake wetlands on the west-beach sand-dunes interpretive trail. Signage explains local vegetation and ecosystems.
The Maiden of Deception Pass story pole is located on Rosario Beach in the north section of the park. It depicts a story of the Samish Indian Nation.
The park contains one monument, located at the south bridge parking lot. It describes the discovery and naming of Deception Pass and Whidbey Island.
Lectures and slide shows occur frequently on weekend evenings in the park's outdoor amphitheater. A schedule of planned events is posted at the ranger contact station. |
| Area Attractions: |
| Activities Trails Water Activities Other? 1.2 mi. ADA Hiking Trails? 38 mi. Hiking Trails? 3 mi. Bike Trails? 6 mi. Horse Trails ? Boating (freshwater)? Boating (freshwater, non-motorized)? 3 boat ramps (freshwater)? 450 feet of dock (freshwater)? Fishing (freshwater)? Swimming (freshwater)? White-water Kayaking? Boating (saltwater)? 5 boat ramps (saltwater)? 710 feet of dock (saltwater)? 1980 feet of moorage (saltwater)? Diving? Fishing (saltwater)? Clamming? Crabbing? 2 Amphitheaters? Beachcombing? Bird Watching? 6 Fire Circles? 1 Horseshoe pit? Interpretive Activities? Mountain Biking? Museum? Sailboarding? Wildlife Viewing
A playground is available in the park.
To prevent serious accidents, hikers are encouraged to stay on main trails and avoid straying to the sides. Mountain biking is prohibited except in marked areas. Fires and swimming are permitted in designated areas only. |
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| Directions: |
| Located nine miles north of Oak Harbor, Wash. and nine miles south of Anacortes, on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound.
From Seattle : Drive north on I-5 to exit 230, then travel 18 miles west on SR 20 toward Oak Harbor. Park entrance is on right, one mile south of Deception Pass Bridge.
From the Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry : Drive north on Hwy. 525, which changes to Hwy. 20. Drive 50 miles to park entrance on left. |
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