Fort Casey State Park

Fort Casey State Park

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(563) · State park in Coupeville, United States
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Fort Casey was a 19th-century defensive fortification built on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington, to deter invasion from the sea. It is preserved …

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Aug 19, 2024
This was a pretty location….not lots of things to do here…! Enjoyed the lighthouse…it was nice! Clean restrooms! Nice place to spend time waiting on the ferry!Full review by cooker72
Jul 10, 2024
Well worth seeing except on a very hot ay. Kids love to climb the ladders, get on the guns and pretend to shoot the bad guys out on the horizon. Note to photographers, get there early before little …Full review by Pixelpanderer
Jul 7, 2024
Great little stop off with fantastic sea views. The lighthouse was a bit of a gem with some useful information given by the locals!Full review by Martin B
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Fort Casey State Park is a 467-acre marine camping park with a lighthouse and sweeping views of Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan …
touristlink.com
Featuring a series of time-honored buildings, weapons, and sites, Fort Casey State Park offers a glimpse into the area's past. While th…
cityseeker.com
More of a stroll than a hike, Fort Casey's trails offer interpretive signs to educate visitors about the park's history. Fort Casey was one of thre…
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Located:Coupeville, Washington, United States
Elevation:20 ft (6.1 m)
Established:1955
Area:999 acres (404 ha)

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Are wood fires allowed at Fort Casey?
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If there is no burn ban, then you can have a fire in the provided fire pit. However, there is often a burn ban in the summer...
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what is there to do at the park?
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The park has several areas. In the area we were in, we were able to do a self-guided tour of the fort itself. Also, the lighthouse is open for visitation. There are hiking trails, including …
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The park has several areas. In the area we were in, we were able to do a self-guided tour of the fort itself. Also, the lighthouse is open for visitation. There are hiking trails, including hiking along the beach. There is a wide-open area for picnics, and folks were using it for kite-flying. It was a a good combination of history and being outdoors.
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Answer by Patrick M · Jul 22, 2017
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Are dogs allowed on leash?
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Yes!
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Can you swim at this beach?
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Nooo water is cold (Northwest) and not the sandy beaches you envision for swimming! Very rocky - tons of driftwood, but the view is spectacular.
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Can you swim at this beach?
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I wouldn't recommend it. There are other beaches in driving distance that are more suitable. This one has a lot of driftwood and boat traffic.
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