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Whidbey and Camano Islands have many great outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, bicycling, historic sightseeing, birdwatching, and more. Here's our list of the best activities.

Boat Launches

Marinas

Freeland Park – Holmes Harbor

Address: 1543 E Shoreview Dr
Freeland
Washington
98249
United States

With a great view of Holmes Harbor, this park is a local favorite. Besides a boat ramp and dock, amenities include a picnic area with BBQ grills, covered picnic shelters, pavilion with picnic table and BBQ Grill, restrooms, playgrounds, and walking trails. This is owned in partnership with Island County.
Hastie Lake Boat Ramp

Address: 2434 W Hastie Lake Rd
Oak Harbor
Washington
98277
United States

Amenities include: boat ramp, beach access, trash can, parking with a view.
Keystone Spit Boat Ramp

Address: 1390 SR20
Coupeville
Washington
98239
United States

This boat ramp, a part of Fort Casey State Park, has ample parking for $10 a day or a Washington Discover Pass. Amenities include a restroom with shower.
Maple Grove County Park

Address: 684 Maple Grove Rd.
Camano Island
Washington
98282
United States

This one acre park has beach access, great water views, limited parking for cars and trailers and a boat launch. Boat Launch fees are: Daily fee Residents $5.00 Non Residents $15.00
Mariners Cove Boat Ramp

Address: 2194 Mariner Beach Dr
Oak Harbor
Washington
98277
United States

This boat ramp is located in a small, 1/4 acre, county park that has access to Saratoga Passage. There is limited parking and is in a residential area.
Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens

Address: 3531 Meerkerk Lane
Greenbank
Washington
98253
United States

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens is a 12 acres of gardens enveloped by forty-three acres of woodland preserve with 4+ miles of nature trails. Open daily 9 - 4.
Monroe Landing

Address: 519 W Scenic Heights Rd
Oak Harbor
Washington
98277
United States

This landing offers access to Penn Cove from the north side of the cove. Amenities include parking and interpretive signs.
Mutiny Bay

Address: 6000 Robinson Rd
Freeland
Washington
98249
United States

This launch has ample parking for boat trailers about 200 yards from the launch. A small county park, Frank Robinson Park, is next to the launch and offers beach access. It is not usable at low tide. This is owned in partnership with Island County.
Oak Harbor Marina

Address: 1701 SE Catalina Dr
Oak Harbor
Washington
98277
United States

Nestled between historic downtown Oak Harbor and the Navy’s seaplane base, this full-service marina is a beautiful stop for people boating around Puget Sound. The marina is owned by the city of Oak Harbor and features 420 slips, guest moorage, permanent moorage, showers, laundry, fuel, recycling, and a boat ramp. It’s located about a half-mile from downtown Oak Harbor. Latitude: 48° ... Read More
Possession Beach Boat Launch

Address: 8212 Possession Rd
Clinton
Washington
98236
United States

This newly renovated boat launch is popular for boaters at the south end of Whidbey Island and provides access to both Saratoga Passage and Admiralty Inlet.