Super cool historic fort right on the coast. You can spend a lot of time wandering around checking out the old fort and the coast. The campgrounds are lack luster (only because they are jammed in next to each other). read more

Fort Casey Historical State Park was really cool to explore. The historic structures and views made it an interesting stop, and I enjoyed walking around the park. read more

Came here by myself and it was a free discovery pass day, which was unexpected! So much parking here, yes. Beach was nice and peaceful, which is nice if you need some alone time. The history is so rich at this place with the description boards that sprinkle throughout the site. I wish that they had a tour guide available if you had any questions or concerns during the visit because I was curious about the dark rooms used previously as oil rooms, but I was scared to go by myself in them ;-; so many ladders and stairs that you could take to change levels as you please to see what else the site has to offer. Even a little hiking trails around off to the side if you just want a mini getaway. It was a good time even though I was by myself. Some benches by the hiking trails if you want a rest stop. Plenty of picnic spots, but not clear trail from parking lot to the site that you have to walk thru the green grass :( I sowwy, grass read more

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This is an interesting stop on Whidbey if you're into forts. It also has beach access and coastal views. We saw a bald eagle hunt something in the water and bring it to the beach, so it seems good for wildlife watching. The lighthouse is kind of underwhelming because of the size. There's multiple grassy fields and some picnic tables. Some people were flying kites when we were there because of the wind. There's also a dog bag station, which is nice to see at a state park. Regarding the fort, I didn't realize until later that there's an easy path up to the top without needing stairs and/or a steep route. Otherwise, I thought it was tricky going up if I could only use the thin metal ladders. Once at the top, there were multiple points that seemed iffy and unprotected from dropping down. read more

My FAVORITE historical state park. Located in Coupeville, Wa. I used to go there all the time growing up when I lived in Washington read more

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Fantastic park close to the Clinton ferry landing with a cool military history in a gorgeous space. The park is vast and one could spend hours exploring the old buildings or walking around the grounds. It's great that they kept some of the gun batteries, and it's interesting to think that in the past, this was actually a line of defense. If you arrive early, you can also see lots of deer. Be sure that you climb up to get to enjoy the view and walk around. ONe of the best uses of my Discover Pass all year! read more

Came here the day of the bomb cyclone on November 18th. The wind was steady, and there were still people around visiting the fort. Plenty of parking, although you do need a Discover pass (or the day fee is $10). I would say most of the walk is relatively suitable for most people, but I would not find this great for wheelchair use (at least if you want to explore the whole thing. I appreciated that they still had the cannons, as well as posts on the history. I also liked going into some of the rooms to get a feel for it. The area surrounding is very pretty with great water views. I also liked being able to go right up and touch the cannons. read more

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Surprisingly this was one of my favorite stops during my time in Washington and probably the best fort I've been to. I usually don't like stopping at forts, but this one was different and interesting to walk through. We were some of the only people there which gave off an eerie vibe and whispering air. Exploring some of the barracks and underground rooms felt ghostly and strange. Rightly so. However, the fort is very well kept and almost all original. This fort is especially interactive with things like climbing ladders, looking through holes and walking across tall open-air walkways. It's fun for kids, but be sure to watch them as it's not the safest place to be running around. The views of the Puget Sound are beautiful and well worth the visit alone. Additionally, there is a lighthouse to the right of the parking lot which is an added bonus to the visit. Fort Casey is large. Once you think you've seen it all, there's more to be explored. Take your time and immerse yourself in this historic space. read more

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Great place for history buffs to visit if you're ever visiting Whidbey Island. Wear comfy shoes so you can get out of your car and explore the gun batteries. Climb to the stairs to the second level. Peek out of the observation towers. Read the placards that tell you all about this strategic defense post that operated from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Drive or walk up the hill just a little further to see the light house. It was closed the day we were there, but still a beautiful building from the outside. The residential and recreational buildings are still standing, as well, but we didn't visit any of those. It was unclear if that's even an option. But it was still interesting just to see them as we drove past. read more

Fort Casey Historical State Park - Fort Casey Lighthouse - Parks Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

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Very cool place to vist not a lot to do but it's fun to explore the old base if you have boys/husband all the same thing they will love pretending to blow stuff up very nice views of the water read more

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What a huge Fort! My husband is a huge military history buff and I called him from the fort- he informed me Fort Casey was one of 3 Forts that were strategically built to defend Puget Sound- he was right, I read it on one of the information boards, it was called the Triangle of Fire. He was also gushing about the 10" disappearing guns- he said those had seen battle. I will be back for a visit and I already know that we will be exploring all three forts with plenty of time for him to read everything. For me- I was there with my boys and we had fun climbing ladders, poking into different rooms, checking out all the guns and enjoying how much was accessible to the public. I am used to ladders being welded closed, hooks removed because of a potential injury and railing added along stairs for safety. The fort was built in the 1800's and used for defense and training facility up into the mid 40's. It was crazy windy and cold on the day we went- probably standard for the area. We did manage to explore without getting rained on- that was a plus. Frigid wind conditions sent me to the car ahead of the boys. My sons had fun exploring on their own as we all went different directions. Robert even went down on the beach for a bit! There is also a lighthouse on site- We didn't go in, the line was long and that wind. But I will be back- so I will just have to make time for exploring it next time! read more

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Stopped here briefly while on our way to Burlington from Port Angeles. Will definitely be back to do more exploring...we missed way too much this trip because we ran out of time. You will need to pay a $10 day use fee, or buy the Discovery Pass for $30, which is valid for one year. We enjoyed the historical lighthouse, which was recently restored, named Admiralty Head. There were also bunkers and barracks to explore, as well as gorgeous ocean views. There's plenty of parking lots around the park. Restrooms and pet potty areas are available as well. Would highly recommend! read more

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This was the coolest place! A real piece of Whidbey history. You can go through bunkers and see some big guns, lots of nooks and crannies to explore. There's also a lighthouse in the property that is open most months. A definite must visit, esp if you're a history buff. Family is coming in June and I'll be taking them there. read more

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Great park to visit, hang out, learn history, fly a kite, or just enjoy the view. Fort Casey was built at the turn of the 20th century to provide protection to Seattle and Admiralty Sound against enemy ships. Multiple large gun positions were installed here. There are many interpretive signs about the area explaining how the guns and fort in general worked. This fort was state of the art technology when it was built. The guns were "disappearing" mounts meaning they were counter-balanced with giant weights to "hide" the gun behind the parapet or top edge of the wall so it remained hidden from view. When the gun was loaded and ready to fire, the weight was released, swinging the gun into position to fire. The recoil of the gun's firing swung it down under the parapet for reloading. Two 10" guns are currently mounted at the fort, one in firing position and one in reloading position. The original guns were scrapped during WWII as air power rendered the first obsolete. These two guns were brought from Fort Wint in the Philippines, having been used in combat during the Japanese invasion. These are the only two guns of their kind in the United States. Both show damage from Japanese gunfire. There are also two smaller 3" shielded guns that also came from the Philippines. Those two fought in WWII. The park grounds also host a small lighthouse that is no longer in operation. Come by Fort Casey and enjoy it. It is a unique marvel read more

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I love how the fort has been kept in as much of its splendor as it was in its glory days. The barracks, basketball courts, the lighthouse, and the bunkers are still standing from back then, and are free for everyone to wander through. It's a great place to reminisce, to reflect, and to catch fresh air. Definitely make this a stop if you find yourself in the island region. read more

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When I was 13 years old (16 years ago) I attended a multi-day overnight soccer camp at Fort Casey. We used the military barracks for housing and the fields for training. A pool and a beach were located not far from the fields. I attended the camp as a trio: one friend, the goalkeeper, the other friend, the midfielder and forward, and me, the defender. We spent approximately 8 hours a day running drills in 90+ degree Fahrenheit weather... To date, soccer is the only sport I have spent 8+ hours a day training in. Especially in the heat, it made me miss the relative ease of competitive swimming. Dehydration sickness is a real thing, so make sure to drink lots of water. On one of the days, after we had finished our training for the day, we were allowed to go to open swim at the pool. The goalkeeper friend and I were both looking forward to being in the pool as we had both taken time away from our competitive swim team (we were on the same team) to attend the soccer camp. When we got in the water we found our swim-trained muscles did not work like normal and were having difficulty just staying afloat. I decided not to continue swimming, she did. She later said she wished she had not stayed in the water. Turns out crossover training between sports does not always carry and training in one sport, like soccer for us, can negatively affect performance in another, swimming for us. However, the broader and more important takeaway is related to water safety. Make sure to take extra care when swimming after 5+ hours of exercise in another sport, as one's normal ability to swim may be impaired. As for the historical part of the park open to everybody, I love visiting. It has been and remains a fun place to visit with family. The fort is well preserved and laid out, so one gets walking in. Not too much information is provided, which I find helpful in trying to figure out what went where and how things operated when it was actively used. read more

Love this place. They have blocked a lot of the original parts off for safety reasons.

Amazing State Park! Worth a visit to check out well maintained historical gun emplacements and bunkers. From the parking to the bunkers, there is a large stretch of grassy area. They have a bunch of picnic tables for you to enjoy a picnic with your family. Wish there was a little more shade, but no biggie. Ample parking, clean bathrooms. $10 entrance fee or included for free if you have your Discovery Pass. The views are amazing! If you are interested in checking out the bunkers, some parts do require you to be able to walk up stairs, climb ladders, or walk on grassy area so keep that in mind and plan accordingly. read more

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We love stopping here. There are views all around. The RV park is probably the best ever with the beach right at the door. We saw people fishing and one fella caught a coho salmon. There's a huge grassy area for families and kids to play. Picnic tables are scattered around for a great view while eating. The lighthouse is worth checking out too. Lots of history in this area with huge bunkers that you can walk around. it's another one of those must stops if you're in the area. Love this place. read more

Fort Casey Historical State Park - RV park right on the water - Parks Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

This is definitely one of the cooler state parks around and should be on everyone's list to check out. I was just thinking that I will have to make sure I take my young nephews some day to share it with them. I can only imagine how much they would love it. Even if you have very little interest in military things, like me, it is still neat to walk around and explore it and think about how impactful our area was in the war. If you plan to check out the bunkers, many of which are open and allow you to walk inside them do be sure to bring a flashlight and be prepared for birds to fly out and scare you. If you are making the best use of your Discover Pass ever, then it's also nice to take different trips to see the other forts that made up this defensive area and continue to learn about the past. There's lots of picture taking opportunities. Camping and the lighthouse are currently closed, but there are great views over the water to be had. Tons of bunnies were running around, we saw a deer, and someone doing something with a parachute. On our previous visit we saw lots of snakes, I am happy to report I did not see any this time. Bathrooms were nice and easy to access. There's tons of space here so it's easy to keep your distance. The big field looks like an inviting spot for a picnic. read more

A must-see historical park. It has everything - large grassy area for running around, tables for picnics, wind for kite flying, an old fort to explore, a beach to stroll on, and amazing views. If you are lucky, you might even see some deer. Highly recommend that you spend some time at this gem of a place. read more

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Excellent fort with access to beach. Long walk starting at one end such as the lighthouse all the way to the lookouts or the other gift shop. Multiple access points to beach. Take the guided tour. Lots of info not on the signs. Bathrooms are neat and clean too. Dogs allowed. read more

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Great massive spot with history! What's not to love!! Baci loves it! I like that he loves it. The lighthouse was beautiful and the grounds are so well kept. The bunkers! It's fun to see what the former military base look like. And glad it's open for all now. You can easily spend a few hours here. And they allow camping too! read more

Fort Casey Historical State Park - Sunday! - Parks Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

What a great time. Brought the fam out with some friends. As you can see from the photos there is a lot of ground to cover here. We actually didn't get to see it all cause the kiddos got tired out. If you need a place for the kids to run around or you just need to get some steps in or climb a million stairs this is the place for you. We will definitely be coming back out to check out the rest. read more

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This is a perfect park to spend the day at. There are 999 acres of camping, hiking, and open grassy areas with picnic tables with restroom facilities available as well as beach areas. The Admiralty Lighthouse as well as the historic Fort Casey are on the grounds and fun to go through. You can spend hours alone just doing that. There's also a 3-mile trail along the perimeter of the park. This place has an amazing view of the Strait. Parking isn't an issue as there are numerous stalls. In WA State, there is a $10 day use fee. However, i highly recommend picking up a Discovery Pass for $30, which is good for one year at any WA State park. It quickly pays for itself. I'm glad it wasn't raining as we walked through the open grassy field to get to the main fort. Otherwise, I would recommend some boots during a winter rain. We saw numerous deer. They are so darn adorable! We left them alone. We really enjoyed going through Fort Casey. There are quite a few steel doors that were open and we went through numerous rooms -- some were dark and damp. There are quite a few stairs and narrow ladders. It's fun going up or down them to see where you'll end up. There were a few signs that explained what you're looking at and the history behind it. I wish there was more information though. Other than that, this is an amazing place. I highly recommend coming for a visit. read more

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Definitely one of the most rustic and uninhibited forts I've ever visited. I loved how unencumbered it was. You could truly explore any section of it and really get a slight feel for what it would've been like to be there during active duty. Gorgeous views from every angle, a great place to fly a kite (for sure!), a lighthouse with accompanying home, and local deer visiting all day. Highly recommend! read more

Fort Casey is a former military base/fort on Whidbey Island in Washington State. It was built at the end of the 19th century to protect Seattle from potential attack. The actual fort was built into a hill along the water so ships would have no idea it was there full of guns to take down an enemy. Now it's a fort for all to visit and explore watch towers, bunkers, and all. The park has trails, picnic tables, and is an amazing place to watch the sunset! read more

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"Prepare to take a walk back in time." Fort Casey provides a glimpse of America's massive effort to modernize seacoast fortifications and began construction in 1897. This has been transformed into a 467-acre marine camping park with breathtaking views of Admiralty Inlet and the Straight of Juan De Fuca. The park requires a Discover Pass for motor vehicle access, which can be purchased at the Ranger Station or at any one of the convenient automated pay stations. I recommend purchasing the $30 annual passes versus the $10 day pass. The annual pass is good for a whole year and provides access to lands managed by Washington State Parks. The main battery is most popular first stop and offers up close views of the cannons. There are parts of the main battery that are muddy. I highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and exercising extreme caution during picture taking moments. Most areas of the Fort do not have railings and one can easily fall. Visitors are allowed to climb the metal ladders and even ascend into the towers. There are look out points up on the hill and visitors can even go inside an underground bunker. A short distance away is the Admiralty Head Lighthouse. Opened in 1903, this lighthouse and was deactivated in 1922. The brick and stucco structure is reminiscent of a Spanish style casa. The large grass areas provide an ideal setting for picnickers. There are some wildlife passing through the park such as deer and quail. Getting to the park requires some wait time and driving. Visitors can take the a 20-minute ferry ride from Mukilteo to Clinton and drive up the 525. The alternative route would be I-5, Anacrotes, Deception pass. All routes are scenic and offer plenty of nature views. read more

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Fort Casey is a historical site that was part of the "Triangle of Fire" which housed military/marine soldiers. You can purchase a day pass for parking at an automated station for this park or obtain a discover pass for all of the parks. The wind here is perfect for kite flying, so bring the kites for the family to enjoy. There are some picnic tables around the area for a picnic but I didn't see any grills. There is an actual bathroom here, no port-a-potties. There's also a lighthouse near by with gift shops available. The view is spectacular and there is access to the beach, but I do not think it's handicap accessible. An amazing place! read more

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What is not to love about this park? There is a several acre wide open grass area for picnics, games, flying a kite and general family fun. There's an entire fort to explore with large guns, underground bunkers, a guard tower and different rooms to explore. It has a beautiful beach, a beautiful lighthouse, deer grazing nearby, bunnies hopping around and breathtaking views of the Olympics and Admiralty Inlet. Camping is nice, the ferry to Port Townsend is just next door, there are many walking trails, there are guided ranger tours - check the website for info on that and on sunny or partly cloudy days the sunset is gorgeous, maybe one of the best in Washington state. read more

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One of my favorite places on the island, and until recently, free for much of the year. Discovery Pass aside, it's still worth the trip. The views are magnificent from the bluffs, with eagles frequently catching the winds coming off the Sound, and exploring the ruins of the fort is fun for adults and kids alike. My advice, bring a flashlight so you can get into the unlit halways of the bunkers, although I used to enjoy going blindly thru them as a kid. I've always preferred being there on cold, cloudy and windy days because it keeps the number of tourists down, and you can feel as if you have the place to yourself. But also because the place seems more alive and natural when you know the elements are part of the visit. read more

Fort Casey Historical State Park - Just in case you're too dumb to know that falling off a cliff can be deadly, there's a sign for you. - Parks Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

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What a great place! So much fun to explore with areas for kids, and areas kids can't get to! Does require walking, not best for disabled folks. The free tours are awesome- lots of great info not readily available many places. read more

Fort Casey Historical State Park - Parks Near Me - Coupeville, Washington

Cool place to go even when the weather on Puget Sound is not at it's best! Historical artillery pieces, the views of Admiralty Passage and the Olympic mountains, kite-flying, bird-watching, beach-combing! read more

Beautiful location, well maintained, great place to learn about history of WW1 and the protection of the Puget Sound. Super neat lighthouse that you can tour as well. read more

Clean with amazing sunset and sunrise. Scuba diving available and lots of park space for kids to play. 10$ discovery pass needed. Worth the visit if you can stay on a nice day read more

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Go check this place out! My family recently went while on vacation and we had a great time. We are from the San Francisco area, that has similar batteries. The batteries here are all closed up and disgusting. But Fort Casey has a fully restored battery and the rest are open to explore. There is a free guided tour that teaches the history of the battery. If you're in the area and have time, you need to check this place it. We had a great time! read more

Shame on us for not even visiting Fort Casey in the numerous times we've visited Whidbey Island through the years. Since we've been to most places on the island, I turned to Yelp and found this historical park. What a wonderful place to visit. Constructed in the late 1800s, Fort Casey was used as a training facility up to the mid 40s. Fort Casey, Fort Worden and Fort Flagler were known as the "Triangle of Fire," strategically placed to defend the entrance to the Puget Sound at the turn of the 20th Century. Walk through the lawn and onto the catacomb-like bunkers and batteries then climb up one of the vertical ladders to get spectacular views of the Puget Sound. Don't miss a visit the 1903 vintage lighthouse and enjoy more water views! read more

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When my son was a little boy we would usually go there and they have a good park for the kids so to run around and get some exercise

Great for kids of all ages. You can see the cannons and fort up close. Beautiful views and the weather is often perfect for kite flying.

Do people actually review historical landmarks/state parks?! Just go here and bring a flash light. It's fun unless your kids only like video games. read more