Fort Ebey State Park

Notable Campgrounds

• Best for RVs: Eleven of the 50 sites at the Fort Ebey Campground offer electrical hookups, including some sites with 50 amps.
• Best for large groups: The group campground is located on a bluff and can fit between 20 and 60 people with water and a vault toilet on-site.
• Best for paddlers: One marine trail campsite is available for campers arriving by human-powered watercraft.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. During peak season, make a reservation as soon as you know your dates, or plan to arrive early to grab any unreserved sites.
2. If your plans are flexible, try to visit during the week or during a non-holiday period for the best shot at a campsite. Campsites are only open seasonally.
3. If traveling light or with a bike or human-powered watercraft, try for one of the three hiker/biker campsites or the marine campsite available on a first-come, first-served basis.

When to Go

The park is open year-round but the campground is only open from March 1 to October 31 (the group site is open from April 1 to October 31). Peak season runs from mid-May to mid-September, when crowds are at their largest and campsite prices are at their highest. Spring is a great time to see wildflowers, particularly rhododendrons, in bloom. Seaweed harvesting is permitted between mid-April and mid-May. 

Know Before You Go

• The park office sells firewood, ice, water, snacks, and souvenirs.
• Bring a headlamp or flashlight to explore the park’s gun emplacements and underground rooms.
• Jet flyovers from the nearby US naval station can create noisy conditions.
• Licenses are required for shellfish and seaweed harvesting, as well as fishing.
• Bring binoculars to spot resident birds, including eagles, and a camera to capture the stunning sunsets.
• Accessible facilities include campsites, restrooms, showers, and trails.
• The campground has no dump station.