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Joseph Whidbey State Park
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Joseph Whidbey State Park is a 112-acre day-use park with 3,100 feet of saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in northern Puget Sound. The scenery is beautiful, views are magnificent, wildlife is everywhere and the beach is one of the grandest on Whidbey Island. There are two large grass fields in the park. Nets can be put up, or games can be played on the grass. Most non-motorized activities are available. The park and other island features were named during the Vancouver Expedition of 1792. Master Joseph Whidbey circumnavigated the island, and Vancouver named it in his honor. Recreational activities include hiking, beachcombing, camping and picnicking.

Facilities: Joseph Whidbey State Park provides picnic areas.

Reservations: Reservations are not accepted for Joseph Whidbey State Park.

Best Time To Visit: Joseph Whidbey State Park is open during the summer from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is closed October 1 and it reopens April 1.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided.

Rules: Overnight camping is not provided.

Directions: To reach Joseph Whidbey State Park from Friday Harbor start out going northeast on Sunshine Ally toward First St S. for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto First St S. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto East St. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto S Front St. for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Front St. for 0.1 miles. Turn slight left onto Anacortes-San Juan Islands - Sidney Ferry (Check ferry schedule / fares) for 7.7 miles. Turn sharp left to stay on Anacortes- San Juan Islands- Sidney Ferry (Check ferry schedule / fares) for 12.0 miles. Anacortes- San Juan Islands- Sidney Ferry becomes WA-20 SPUR E. for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Sunset Ave. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Anaco Beach Rd. for 1.1 miles. Anaco Beach Rd becomes Marine Dr. for 2.7 miles. Marine Dr becomes Rosario Rd. for 3.3 miles. Turn right onto WA-20 for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Banta Rd. for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Nortz Rd (Gate access required) for 1.9 miles. Nortz Rd becomes Saratoga St. for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto W Intruder St. for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Franklin St (Portions unpaved) for 0.4 miles. Turn slight right (Portions unpaved) for 0.2 miles. End at Joseph Whidbey State Park.

Address
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
7150 Cleanwater Lane
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, Washington 98504
Phone
General: (360) 902-8844
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