I have ridden my bicycle around the country for the past 3 years. 14000 MI this by far has got to be the most well-managed Park Ive ever been in. It is very busy extremely busy and they still manage to smile. My hats off to everyone that has made this park the most beautiful camping experience Ive ever had thank you
There are plenty of short trails to hike on. Good camp sites and, of course, the pass itself. Everyone is generally happy and friendly. There are signs to keep you on the paths and it is very difficult to get lost. One path takes you through a tunnel under Highway 20, and then theres even more land to cover.Deception Pass has very little space for parking, especially on long weekends. If you have a parking pass (Discover Pass) then youre ahead of the game. I recommend going here during the work week later in the day.
Just got back today after staying for 6 days. We camped in sites 326 & 327, which must be reserved together. We had 14 people at the most and 10 on average, this site is perfect for a larger group of campers but smaller than the group minimum. We went hiking one day, trail head is located in the park which was awesome. We went to Fort Casey and its lighthouse, which is a must see/do if you are visiting Whidbey Island. The caretakers were very kind, helpful and scarce, in a good way. There is a sports complex with a concrete pad and a grassy field we played football on. The pond is across the road from the field, which is also adjacent to a convenience store which is very highly priced, even for the island, but if you forget to pack syrup like I did, will gladly pay $5 for 12oz.We had the best time here and will recommend to our fellow camper friends.
Rosario beach, its Gods Country out there. Just gorgeous.
Campsite 306 in Quarry Pond Loop is nice enough but suffers from being close to the main road and far from the very nice restrooms. But where else will you see five eagles circling around lazily overhead? We set up in a sprinkle of rain but its gorgeous now and its easy to charge your electric car here if you bring your EVSE.
Super padre... Fantastic day with the family
Loved it, will definitely go there again,
Wonderful price for a comfortable (gl)camping adventure!
Great office. Loved that they had rv turnaround. Right off the highway which is also nice.
We have spent 6 days camped out in our RV it has rained almost every day. Have had the best sleep every. Do not want to leave but have to go home and sell our house so we can come back.
We come here once a year.
A definitely must see place to go. Majestic views. Great place for family.
Highly recommended
When we arrived a few minutes past 9:00 AM Sunday, the parking lot was emptied. it had filled up by the time we bought a Discovery Pass. We had an easy hike down to North Beach and back, discovering a lower parking lot. We had a really pleasant morning enjoying the beach. there were a lot of people but it was not crowded.If we had done our homework, we could have doubled or tripled our exploration of the park. Its really big including a fresh water lake. Great place to picnic.If you like a thrill you can safely walk across the narrow pedestrian walkways across the bridge. How many hundred feet up in the air is it? Too high for us! We were scared to go out, though Im sure it is perfectly safe.Deception Pass State Park is a treasure.
This is a nice and comfortable campground. Typically it is very busy but designed such that your site feels private. The crowds become obvious when headed to the beach and on trails. Nice place to explore but not where you will want to go to feel isolated.
5 Star place for over 60 years
Had a great day fishing . Caught 1 10 incher.,off the dock. Im too old to climb the hill to the bathroom and back to the car.Besides that, great day.
Wow.... This place is beautiful. There are so many incredibly stunning views. Words cant describe it. You just gotta visit and check it out for yourself.
Easy access, Very Beautiful.
Deception Pass is a great and beautiful state park. This time of year (summer) its full most weekends. The best spots are in Quarry Pond now that they have cell reception (T-Mobile) and the forest loop. Sites are pretty private. Make sure to watch out for raccoons stealing your food! There are lots of critters running around. Be aware for deer when you drive as well. One thing about quarry pond. They re did their bathroom which is ok. They need bigger shower curtains or doors and someone to clean more often. They are not very private
Love LOVE THIS PLACE!! There are soooooo many adventures to be had here. There is camping, hiking, climbing, sunset watching and more!!. The bathrooms are clean and never crowded. There is Sooooo much to do and the views are AMAZING. There are sooo many things to see: rabbits, birds, eagles, otters, seals, Whales, and sooo many birds. Fun for the whole family.
We were able to get two days in the quarry pond campsite here. Loved the sense of privacy because of the trees. Also thoroughly enjoyed that no one had good cell signal...family had to interact lol.Bathrooms are a hike and there is no soap.Swam in cranberry pond, swim area was smaller than it should be and very shallow. Had to go by car from campsite, place is huge.Waded in the sound, beach is like every other sound beach- cold water, rocky & driftwood everywhere.Im pretty sure the only thing that wanted to swim in quarry pond was mosquitoes;)
Very nice campsite. Wish it had more bathrooms. There is only one. Im disabled and cant walk far. I rode in my car to get to the bathroom. Otherwise a nice place.
Great place to day visit. Or if your camping. Nice a cool on a hot day down at the water. You will need a Discovery Pass, or pay $10.00 for the day.
Rangers were unable to keep the homeless guy from making a daily mess in the men’s restroom
Ranger Rick is extremely insensitive and rude, as a Disabled veteran I was treated like Dirt. We came into the park after hours due to a vehicle breakdown and pulled into our spot and at 720 Ranger Rick came and woke our entire camp up due to us not having paid the 2nd vehicle pass due to the park office not opening until 9am. Ranger Rick then threatened to have my Disabled veteran pass taken away because as he said He had an issue now, with us We were charged a 5 dollar late charge even though the I was waiting at the office when they opened at 9am to pay our access fees and Ranger Rick also threatened me with a 150.00 fine for none payment. All in all the way I was treated by this ranger was uncalled for and ridiculous.
Very friendly people with simple and fast processing.
Well kept and one of the most beautiful spots around!
So much fun. Went on the tour boat then walked over the bridge. Great time.
Beautiful Park. Great views everywhere. Nice hiking trails. The campsites are nice and big and clean.
Wonderful fun with the family. Showers were good and the fun in the sun was great. Great vacation.
Great campsites. Pretty quiet and clean. Store right there.
Nice place
Lovely beach, calm atmosphere. There is fishing and a summer concert series.
Lots of nature great place
Great place to go
My family and I camp here every year. We love it
Gorgeous views. $10 for day parking or $30 for the year and access to all of the state parks
Great place to watch the beauty
Beautiful area. Breathtaking views.
I have a soft spot for this park because of my childhood on the island, bu its also just a terrific park
Its pretty and the camping spots are decent sized
We love the State Parks and they support the Veterans
Great place! So much fun!
Nice place to visit. Park is beautiful.
Its not always easy to find a woodsy campsite with good privacy and full hookups but we got one at Deception Pass.
Ranger was so helpful, thank you!
Beautiful only drawback for some might be the air Force jets constantly overhead
Pure n clean water I have seen
Love the ocean beach, the lake and the trails.
Fun
Awesome place.
Awesome park.
Always love this place!
Gorgeous park!
Yeah thats the place
Very nice park
Very beautiful, nice road trip.
Beautiful
Beautiful place
Jolly place
Great park
Gorgeous park with campgrounds, hiking, beaches, and lake
Clean sites, some privacy, but crowded beach today.
Beautiful place
Good times.