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Deception Pass State Park

5175 N State Hwy 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-675-2417
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Oak Harbor
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Parks, Bodies of Water
Activities: Hiking
Description: This isn't a lie: with over 30 miles of hiking trails, this park is one of the premier hiking destinations in the country.
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Seattle, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

coming back again in the summer to kayak. The beaches were also very peaceful and fun! More

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Anacortes, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

We love taking out of town guests here to show them one of the reasons we love living here! The views are gorgeous. More

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Orcas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

I am a natural girl and love the outdorrs this is easy to get to and beautiful on a sunny day. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Although there is a great deal of graffiti under the pass, there are some small mini hikes in the surrounding area and amazing views. More

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Orlando
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

DO NOT MISS this stunning place. We've been to both sides of the park, and both are worth the trip. The south end (coming from Oak Harbor/Whidbey Island) has the hike up to/under the bridge and a gorgeous rocky beach with agates that glimmer like jewels under the crystal clear water. The north side (Fidalgo Island, closer to Anacortes) has... More

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Mt Vernon WA
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Grew up camping here and still go here for a get away place. Boating can be fun as well. Use this area to start off in our boat to the San Juans. More

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Freeland, WA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

This park has some of the best views of Sound and islands that I know of, some accessible by trail, and some by car. We never tire of going here and feasting on the beauty. It is stunning when the sun is shining, and great even when it's cloudy (which is a lot of the time). More

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Oak Harbor, Washington
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

I could write pages long review about every trail and every view in this park. We visit it weekly and I am still in owe every single time. So are thousands of tourist that drive up to see it. It really is that amazing. More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Beautiful views, not much more than a small walk, a bridge, a couple restrooms.... More

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Anacortes, Washington, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

We love to hike in the park, there are several routes. We also enjoy launching our kayak there and paddling along the shoreline in the bay and through Deception Pass, although you need to know the tides and be very skilled for that adventure. More

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