Deception Pass State Park

Deception Pass State Park is a 4,134-acre marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline, and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes. Rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent waters of Deception Pass. The park is outstanding for breath-taking views, old-growth forests and abundant wildlife.

Deception Pass State Park is a marine park that boasts over 7,000 feet of saltwater shoreline, and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline, that encompasses 3 lakes and 10 islands. The park sees over 2 million visitors each year for camping, fishing, beachcombing, and hiking. Deception Pass also rents boats and gives tours of the park.

Tide pools are aplenty at Deception Pass, where you can find sea stars, urchins, anemones, small fish and crabs, and sometimes even an octopus or two. There are over 40 miles of hiking trails through the marine park, and despite the water being a bit chilly, plenty of people go swimming in the lakes and at the beach.

We think a visit here is one of the best things to do in Washington State!

Fun place to go

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