Seattle Area Van/Camping: Fort Ebey State Park (Coupeville, WA) Sept 11-13

**Folks I just figured out I scheduled this a bit late, there is only 1 spot left right now. The good news is that people cancel reservations often, we have several months to get spots here. Set up a notification if you're unable to get a spot.**

Hello Van/Camping Enthusiasts!

Let's van/camp at Fort Ebey State Park September 11-13. Another meetup, We Love Camping - Seattle Area, will also be there and we plan to, um, meet up with them 🤣. Mary will be at site 31 and will send attendees her phone number so we can also, um, meet up (there's a trend here).

This park is very popular, there are many activities at the campground and nearby. As always, vans are optional, we've had folks in cars and tents, all are welcome, but you may have to listen to our "van talk"! Paragliding is of course also optional, I couldn't get the AI image generator to stop putting so many paragliders in.

Summary:
Fort Ebey State Park on Whidbey Island offers a scenic mix of coastal beauty, history, and outdoor recreation. The campground includes several amenities, including showers, restrooms, and picnic areas. Popular activities include hiking over 25 miles of forested and bluff-side trails, including the Bluff Trail with sweeping views of Admiralty Inlet and the Olympics. Lake Pondilla, nestled within the park, is ideal for fishing, wildlife watching, and easy walks. The beach is great for tide pooling and, in season, seaweed harvesting with a license. Fort Ebey’s WWII-era bunkers and gun emplacements offer a historic and adventurous element—bring a flashlight for exploring. The park also attracts surfers thanks to its windy conditions and exposed shoreline. Nearby attractions include Ebey’s Landing for prairie hikes and birdwatching, Fort Casey’s lighthouse and more bunkers, the historic town of Coupeville for dining and shopping, and Deception Pass State Park, known for its dramatic bridges and old-growth trails. Fort Ebey is a peaceful yet adventurous spot, ideal for campers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Details:

• Fees: $82 for two nights, booking one night is allowed
• Electricity: no hookups at sites left
• Bathrooms/shower: Yes, both, near the center of the campground
• Pets: Allowed (please leash/control at ALL times)
• Activities: we'll have nightly campfires/BYO food and firewood if there isn't a fire ban, and van show and tells. Also hiking, beach activities, paddleboarding, paragliding, kite flying and other activities are available.
• Getting there: It's on Whidbey Island, you may need to take a ferry, note they'll be crowded, make reservations/get there early as needed.
• Caveats: There may be noise from the nearby naval station, bring ear plugs and/or check the flight schedule before the event (listed on the Ft. Ebey campground website)

Here's the campsite link, if you can't get a site now, set up a notification and also realize the site cancellations/openings will ramp up about a month ahead of the date: https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/fort-ebey-state-park