About Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve
This stunning landscape on the Salish Sea, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest American pioneers north of the Columbia River to Ebey’s Landing. Today Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve preserves the historical, agricultural and cultural traditions of both Native and Euro-American – while offering spectacular opportunities for recreation.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Fall and Winter often bring blustery and rainy weather, and while winter storm watching might be fun from the many beaches within the Reserve, it's important to watch for high waves and logs coming ashore. Always dress appropriately for the weather, which can change suddenly from warm to chilly very…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Washington. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
The Reserve is over 80% privately owned, contains three Washington State Parks, and the historic town of Coupeville. There are no hours or fees for visiting the Reserve, but individual business and parks within the Reserve set their own hours.
Activities
Getting There
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound. The island is easily accessible from the mainland by vehicle via Washington State Route 20 from Burlington and aboard the Washington State Ferries from either Mukilteo or Port Townsend.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Ebey's Reserve - Junior Ranger
Become and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Junior Ranger! Discover the people who first called this place home. Discover how…
Ebey's Reserve - Fort Casey & Admiralty Head Lighthouse
A visit to Fort Casey State Park offers the visitor a glimpse into early military life as well as spectacular…
Ebey's Reserve - Historic Coupeville
Pay a visit to one of the oldest towns in Washington State - located in the Central Whidbey Island Historic…
Ebey's Reserve - The Jacob & Sarah Ebey House
The Jacob and Sarah Ebey House is open to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and staffed by…
Campgrounds
Fort Casey State Park
Washington State Parks operates two campgrounds in the Reserve. You can find information and reservations at http://www.parks.wa.gov/. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during the summer…
Fort Ebey State Park
Washington State Parks operates two campgrounds in the Reserve. You can find information and reservations at http://www.parks.wa.gov/. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during the summer…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.
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