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South Whidbey State Park, Freeland, WA

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Sports & Outdoors

South Whidbey State Park

Old-growth forest and tidelands on the west side of Whidbey Island, with views across Admiralty Inlet.

4128 S Smugglers Cove Road, Freeland, WA 98249 · Freeland, WA

About South Whidbey State Park

South Whidbey State Park covers about 381 acres of mature forest and shoreline on the west coast of Whidbey Island in Island County. Visitors can hike trails through stands of Douglas fir, western red cedar, and big leaf maple, look out over Admiralty Inlet, and picnic in the open field or at a reservable shelter. The park also has an amphitheater, a special trail built by local students, and areas for bird watching and metal detecting in designated zones. Because the park sits near a naval station, Navy jets sometimes fly over on training missions.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to South Whidbey State Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Whidbey Art Trail

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    A self-guided tour of artists' studios, galleries and sculpture parks on Whidbey Island, with a trail map online.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

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    Earth Sanctuary

    Under $25

    A 72-acre nature reserve and sculpture garden on Whidbey Island with trails past ponds, stone circles and a stupa.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

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    Camano Island State Park

    Under $25

    Waterfront state park on Puget Sound with forest trails, rocky beaches, and camping.

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  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Bayview Corner

    No admission fee

    A historic South Whidbey crossroads built around the 1924 Bayview Cash Store, with shops, cafes, a gallery and a Saturday farmers market.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    7.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing

    Fort Casey Historical State Park

    Under $25

    Coastal state park on Whidbey Island with historic military batteries, a 1903 lighthouse, beaches, and trails.

    8.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Anderson Lake State Park

    Under $25

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