Woods surround most of the campsites at Washington Park Campground, a city-run facility on a saltwater peninsula in Anacortes. The campground runs two loops with water and electric hookups across 46 sites, plus an additional 22 sites without hookups, all on mostly level dirt pads. Privacy varies by location: the outer hookup loop tends to back up to forest, while sites in the interior loops sit closer together with less separation between them.
The setting rewards those willing to walk. A one-way scenic road loops around the peninsula along the water, and a 2.7-mile trail system connects the campground to the shoreline, where visitors have spotted orcas, dolphins, and sea lions on the water. There is a boat launch on site (fee required), and Skyline Marina is within walking distance for additional ocean activities. Firewood can be ordered through a self-serve kiosk and delivered to your site, which saves a trip to town.
Campers planning a visit to the San Juan Islands commonly use this campground as a staging point, given its proximity to the ferry terminal. Camp Near Ferry is another option in the same corridor for those who want to compare. Noise is worth considering: military jets from the nearby Whidbey Island Naval Air Station are audible during the day and into the evening. The tree canopy provides good shade but limits solar charging for anyone relying on panels.
Bathrooms and showers are on-site, though reviews flag inconsistency. Norleen O. notes that "most sites back up to the forest and have nice privacy," but Cathy E. cautions that "on a busy weekend, they should be cleaned multiple times per day." Reservations open 14 days in advance with no additional booking fee; a small number of first-come, first-served sites are also available. Book early for summer weekends, as the campground fills quickly during ferry season.
Description
The park has a day use area and overnight camping facilities. In the campground there are 68 campsites for RVs and tents, and a restroom with showers. There is also a reservable group tenting site for small groups of 30 (call 360-293-1918 for more information
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Map & DirectionsWashington Park Campground is located in Washington near Anacortes
Address
Washington Park Loop
Anacortes, WA 98221
Coordinates
48.4992007 N
122.69291536 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 27 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 45 min from Bellingham, WA
- 1 hr 22 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 19 min from Bremerton, WA































