Accessible only to active and retired military personnel with base access, Cliffside RV Park sits on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island with sites overlooking Puget Sound. The campground operates year-round with both RV sites featuring full hookups and a separate tent-only area. Reservations are available by phone only, and sites can accommodate stays up to 30 days.
The grounds feature maintained flower beds and a paved waterfront trail along the bluff edge. Campers have direct beach access to a sandy shoreline that extends to Rocky Point at low tide. "The grounds are immaculately maintained, bathrooms are sparkling clean," notes Emma A.. Facilities include large restrooms with showers, on-site laundry, and WiFi throughout the campground, though cell reception varies by carrier.
Aircraft from the naval air station fly overhead regularly, creating noise during flight operations. The campground provides covered picnic areas, fire rings, and outdoor games including giant chess and cornhole. A small nature trail accommodates families with children. Many RV sites host extended-stay visitors, while the tent area offers a more traditional camping experience. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and provides free laundry service.
Campers seeking camping near Oak Harbor will find this military-exclusive option well-suited to those with base access who value maintained facilities and waterfront positioning.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCliffside RV Park is located in Washington near Oak Harbor
Directions
From Hwy 20, north of Oak Harbor, turn onto Ault Field Rd. Enter the air station by turning right at the Charles Porter gate (first stoplight). Charles Porter is the only gate accessible to RVs and is open limited hours. If you arrive and the gate is closed, please call (360) 257-3893 to have the gate opened for you. Travel along Charles Porter Ave until you reach Midway St, which is approximately 1 mile from the gate and just past the Skywarrior Theater. Turn left onto Midway. In approximately 1/2 mile, just before you reach a T intersection with Saratoga St, turn left into the parking lot for the Officers' Club and Navy Gateway Inns & Suites' McCormick Lodge.
Coordinates
48.33612619 N
122.68589367 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/12/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/12/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/12/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 36 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 53 min from Bellingham, WA
- 1 hr 30 min from Seattle, WA
- 1 hr 46 min from Bremerton, WA
