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Around The Park

Pass Island

Pass Island is the most visited island in the park, simply because Highway 20 crosses it connecting Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island.  A small parking lot is located on the east side of Highway 20 and there is also walkway access on both the north and south …

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Boating at the Park

As one of the best boat launch areas from which to explore North Puget Sound, Canada and beyond, Deception Pass Park also offers two easily accessible, fresh water lakes for boating, scenic views and sometimes challenging kayaking. Cornet Bay has a six-lane …

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Fishing at the Park

Fishing in the Pass and nearby areas is very popular at certain times of the year. Trout, lingcod, salmon, shrimp, smelt, herring and crab can all be found in abundance. The saltwater areas of the Pass and nearby bays and passages are very scenic, but also …

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The John Tursi Trail

Discover the natural history of South Fidalgo Island on this beautiful forested trail. The trail traverses past meadows and rocky balds, a red rock quarry, a miner’s shack, the “rock” of artist Morris Graves’ lore, and views of Pass Lake, Campbell Lake, and …

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Goose Rock

A short, steep hike (.7 miles) from the South Bridge parking lot will take you to Goose Rock, the highest point on Whidbey Island.  At 484 feet, Goose Rock has unrivaled views of Deception Pass and the surrounding islands.  On a clear day you can even see …

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The Bridge

It's hard to imagine Deception Pass without the bridge.  But until 1935, the gap between Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island could only be crossed by boat. From 1924 until the completion of the bridge, a small ferry called the Deception Pass ran between …

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Cranberry Lake

On a geological timescale, Cranberry Lake is a relatively recent addition to Deception Pass.  Around 15,000 years ago, during the Fraser Glaciation, the Puget Sound region was covered by a lobe of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet.  In some places, the sheet was over …

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West Beach

Perhaps the most popular location at Deception Pass aside from Bridge, West Beach is a long, gravelly shoreline with excellent views of the Olympic Mountains, the San Juan Islands, and even Victoria on a clear day.  In the dog days of summer, many visitors …

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Rosario Beach and Tide Pools

Nature and history come together at Rosario Beach. In this small cove on the southwestern corner of Fidalgo Island you’ll find sandy beaches, centuries old trees that provide perches for bald eagles, and a meadowy bluff that comes to life with wildflowers in …

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Pass Lake

One of two freshwater lakes in the park, Pass Lake is a popular spot for fishing.  The lake features German brown and rainbow trout.  Pass Lake is fly-fishing only and motorized boats are not allowed.  Fishing licenses are required. The Pass …

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North Beach

This mile-long gravelly shoreline offers excellent views of the Deception Pass Bridge and shelter from ocean winds. There are two Civilian Conservation Corps-built picnic shelters at the eastern end of the Beach near the North Beach parking lot in addition …

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Hoypus Forest

Hoypus Forest is split into two main areas.  To the north is Hoypus Point Natural Forest Area, one of the largest remaining old growth forests in Washington.  Among the attractions is a portion of Cornet Bay Road that is now closed to vehicles with views of …

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