Deception
Pass Park Foundation
serving those who care about
Deception Pass State Park
Camping
January 8, 2007
Deception Pass has three campgrounds to choose from, and three primitive boater-only campgrounds as well. The campsites are very popular, especially in the summer. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 1-888-CAMP OUT for reservations, or visit the reservation site online at www.parks.wa.gov . Reservations must be made at least two days in advance. (We recommend making your reservation several months in advance)
Cranberry Campground: Hidden in the old growth forest between North Beach, West Beach, and Cranberry Lake on Whidbey Island is the largest of the campgrounds. With 234 campsites, the main campground is divided into the forest loop and the lower loops. The 78 sites in Forest Loop are primarily hookup sites, with some standard sites. The remainder of the campsites are in the Lower Loops, which are primarily standard sites with some hookup sites.
While most of these sites have limited views, they are close to the beaches and recreational opportunities at this end of the park. Five of the six restrooms have showers. Four of the campsites are walk-in sites, meaning that the parking for the sites is a few dozen feet away. Five of the sites are only for campers on bicycles. There are a handful of handicapped sites available among all of the campsites.
The hookup sites offer electricity and water (except in winter) along with a table and campfire stove. Standard sites offer a table and stove, with water nearby. The size of the tent pads and parking spaces vary from site to site. Be sure to see our campground map and campsite details for further information. The online reservation system has detailed information about each campsite. Visit http://www.camis.com/WA/camping/maps.asp?loc=181
Bowman Bay campground: on Fidalgo Island is a more intimate campground, with only 20 sites, all located fairly close to the beach. Only two sites are hookup sites. The others are standard sites. There are showers in the campground restroom.
Quarry Lake campground: in the process of being transitioned from Sunrise Resorts, Inc. to Deception Pass State Park. The park owns the campground, but Sunrise Resort members still have camping privileges at the campground until this fall. The campground currently has 60 sites, 58 hookup and 2 standard sites. The restroom has shower facilities. There is also a kitchen shelter and a gazebo in the middle of the campground. Quarry Lake, one acre is size, is a pleasant rock-rimmed pond near the campground. Goose Rock rises to the north of the campground.
Trailer dump: located at the top of the hill in the Cranberry campground area. Registered campers do not need to pay for use of the trailer dump.
Nightly Fees:
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Site Type |
May 15 through September 15 |
September 16 through May 14 |
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Primitive, Hiker/Biker, Water Trail |
$14 |
$14 |
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Standard campsite |
$19 |
$19 |
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Premium standard campsite |
$22 |
$19 |
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Partial Utility campsite |
$25 |
$25 |
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Premium Partial Utility campsite |
$30 |
$25 |
Extra vehicles (if site allows) $10
Remember:
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· Check-in time is 2:30 p.m.
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· Check-out time is 1:00 p.m.
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· Maximum of 8 campers per site
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· Maximum of one recreational vehicle per site.
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· Pets are allowed on leashes
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· Campsites may not be held for someone arriving later
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· Campers may stay up to 10 days in the summer, up to 20 days in the off season
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· Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Generators must be turned off by 9 p.m.
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· Extra vehicles are allowed at $10 per night if space permits.
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· Drop-in campers MUST check at the entrance station before selecting a site, to find out which sites have reservations coming in.
Firewood is available in season at the campground entrance for $5.50 a bundle. The store on Highway 20 and Cornet Bay Road also sells firewood.
Discount permits are available from Washington State Parks for those who qualify. There are four basic camping pass programs in Washington State Parks. Refer to State Park’s website at http://www.parks.wa.gov/passes.asp for camping pass information. Please refer to www.parks.wa.gov/permitmenu.asp for further information about other State Park pass programs.