Excerpt from Two Hands and a Shovel by Jack Hartt When Deception Pass first became a state park, the eastern shores of Cranberry Lake were already popular with local communities as a gathering place for swimming, picnicking, and neighborhood …
Civilian Conservation Corps Stove Restoration
The stove shelters at Cranberry Lake and North Beach are among the most popular of the many Civilian Conservation Corps-built structures at Deception Pass. They were constructed in the 1930s and until recently, they were really starting to show their age. A …
Cornet Bay Fireplace
The Cornet Bay Fireplace was built by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It is used year-round by groups staying at the Cornet Bay Retreat Center for marshmallow roasting, campfire sing-alongs and even a number of weddings. Over the …
John Tursi Commemorative Sign
Deception Pass State Park was home to two camps of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) members during the 1930s and early 1940s. They built trails, benches, kitchen shelters, wash rooms, and caretaker residences that are still in use today. One of the largest …
