RV campground · Washington
Deception Pass State Park
- Sites
- 167
- RV max length
- 40 ft
- Season
- Year-round
Sites
167
RV Max
40 ft
Hookups
Partial
Dump Station
Yes
Price
$45/night
Season
Year-round
Deception Pass State Park is Washington's most visited state park, spanning the dramatic strait between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. The iconic Deception Pass Bridge towers 180 feet above churning tidal waters, offering one of the most photographed vistas in the Pacific Northwest.
What to Expect: The park covers over 4,100 acres with old-growth forest, rugged coastline, and freshwater lakes. Campsites are spread across three areas — Cranberry Lake, Quarry Pond, and Bowman Bay. Cranberry Lake sites are the most popular, with lakefront access and short walks to the beach.
Activities: Tidepooling at Rosario Beach, kayaking through the pass (experienced paddlers only due to strong currents), hiking 38 miles of trails, and fishing in the freshwater lakes. The Cornet Bay boat launch provides access to the San Juan Islands.
Wildlife: Harbor seals, bald eagles, great blue herons, and during migration season, gray whales pass through the strait.
Tips for RVers: The Cranberry Lake loop accommodates RVs up to 40 feet with electric and water hookups. Sites are first-come on a limited basis, but most are reservable. The dump station is near the park entrance.
Amenities
Best Time to Visit
Book at Washington State Parks online. Summer weekends book 6-9 months ahead.
Planning notes
Walk across the bridge at sunset and look 180 feet straight down at the tide ripping through the pass. Hold onto your hat, it's windy!
Cranberry Lake sites 1-20 are right on the water. Perfect for kayaking with kids.
Your next step
Getting to Deception Pass State Park.
This site takes rigs up to 40 ft, which is a question about the vehicle rather than the pad. The nearest pickup point for a rented one is Seattle.
Tell us when you want to drive Washington.
Nothing in Washington is bookable today. Dated requests are what we take to owners, so give us the window you actually want — you get one email the day a rig covers it, and nothing else.
