Fort Casey State Park - Coupeville, Washington - Seaside Park with Activities that Range from Clamming to Kite Flying

For Casey State Park is located on the State Highway 20 approximately three miles south of the town of Coupeville in Western Washington. The park is found on the Whidbey Island in Island County. The park is made up of over 411 acres with 7,000 feet of freshwater frontage. There are over 10,000 feet of saltwater shoreline along the Admiralty Inlet.

The park is known for its scenery and provides 1.25 miles of walking trails and winding paths along the wooded areas. The trail reveals amazing views of Whidbey Island. There are also shady settings that are nestled in among the trees. There are over 63 picnic sites scattered throughout the park and provide a great environment for children and families. Over 400 parking sites make travel convenient. Other park amenities include 5 comfort stations, 2 sewage lift stations, 35 standard camping sites and 3 primitive tent sites. There are also 2 residences located in the park, 3 shops, a warehouse office, and historic bunker structures. If boating is your cup of tea, there are 2 boat launching ramps and floats with an underwater park area located nearby.

Camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, scuba diving, hiking and clamming are all activities found at the Fort Casey State Park. With so much wildlife and sea life in the area, Fort Casey has become a popular place to view animals and birds like chipmunks, otters, rabbits, weasels, ducks, eagles, geese, and even coyotes and elk. Since some of the shoreline is saltwater, clams, scallops, crabs and mussels can be obtained with nets and digging. Plant life is vast and the area is covered with cedars, hemlock, fir, wild roses, ferns, and lichen. The park offers a world of exploration into many different ecosystems.

Located near the park is the Admiralty Head Lighthouse, a popular visitation area rich in history. The residences located in the park were once building occupied by the fort's soldiers, but are now dormitories for a wide variety of kids' summer camps.

The park is filled with grassy meadows and provides a fun opportunity for kite flying with trails that lead down to the sandy beach. Driftwood collecting has also become a popular event in the area. As weather pounds the driftwood, various sizes, shapes, and colors are formed and make a great addition to your sea life collections.

The climate at Fort Casey State Park is mild throughout the summer months. Temperatures are moderate and never reach more than 80 degrees in the summer or fall below 30 degrees in the winter. The annual rainfall measures 26 inches, which is half of what it is in Seattle. During the warmer months, like July and August, it is normal for the park to never see a cloud in the sky. Snowfall of approximately 1-2 inches can occur in January and February. Island tides can range over 14 feet with an extreme low tide of 4 feet and extreme high tide of up to 10 feet.