Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is a national historical reserve run by the National Park Service in Washington.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

• Ebey's Reserve - Junior Ranger (1 to 3 Hours): Become and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Junior Ranger! Discover the people who first called this place home. Discover how glaciers shaped the land. Discover the Salish Sea. Discover how settlers came to land and build their homes here. Discover Ebey's!
• 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 views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Camping is also available year-round. Admiralty Lighthouse is a favorite stop when visiting the park and Ebey's Reserve.
• Ebey's Reserve - Historic Coupeville: Pay a visit to one of the oldest towns in Washington State - located in the Central Whidbey Island Historic District and part of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Shopping, dining are all just steps away from the convenient parking on Alexander Street - a block from downtown.
• Ebey's Reserve - The Jacob & Sarah Ebey House (2 to 4 Hours): The Jacob and Sarah Ebey House is open to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and staffed by volunteer docents. Interpretive information is available along the trail and at the house.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day. 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.

Camping

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.

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Weather

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 quickly.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Olympic, about 41 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.