South Whidbey State Park
About
South Whidbey State Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2.7 miles from the town of Freeland. Swimming is allowed, the beach has accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Townsend show July and August highs around 73°F with only about six wet days each month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on more than half the days. Several paddle-in and drive-in campsites lie within a short distance. Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney Point is about 5.6 miles away, Camano Island State Park on the Cascade Marine Trail is about 6.5 miles away, and Lower Oak Bay Campground is about 6.9 miles away. For a walk, the Oak Bay Trail is about 9.4 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
South Whidbey State Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–73°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Townsend, WA weather station, 8.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high38° low
- Feb49° high38° low
- Mar52° high40° low
- Apr57° high43° low
- May63° high47° low
- Jun68° high51° low
- Jul73° high53° low
- Aug73° high54° low
- Sep68° high51° low
- Oct58° high46° low
- Nov50° high41° low
- Dec45° high38° low
Nearby
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping5.6 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail - Camano Island State ParkCamping6.5 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Flagler State ParkCamping6.5 mi
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping6.9 mi
- Oak Bay TrailHiking9.4 mi
- Big Trees TrailHiking9.4 mi
- Huckleberry Hill TrailHiking9.4 mi
- Tamanowas TrailHiking9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
