Sleep in old-growth forests next to the stateâs most epic bridge span.
Deception Pass State Park has a little bit of everything Northwesterners hold dear: rugged saltwater shoreline, freshwater lakes, old growth forest, wildlife, and views stretching across Puget Sound. The parkâs centerpiece is the Deception Pass bridge, which flies high above the cliffs and links the mainland with Whidbey Island. Campsites are scattered around the park, including a boat-in cabin and forested tent spots.Â
Deception Pass State Park is open year-round. In the Coastal Northwestâs relatively mild climate, thereâs never a bad time to visit. Summers, especially on weekends and holidays, are very busy here. But come in the shoulder seasonâin the spring or early summer, before July 4âor early fall, after Memorial Day, and youâre more likely to find seclusion. Weekdays are generally a better bet, too.