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Activities and events at Fort Ebey

Activities

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• 28 mi. Hiking Trails
• 25 mi. Bike Trails
• Fishing (freshwater)
• 1 Amphitheater
• Beach Exploration
• Bird Watching
• Interpretive Activities
• Mountain Biking
• Paragliding



There are two large fields that will accommodate sports activities, but there are no nets or field-markings. There is a popular surfing area on the park's saltwater shoreline. Seaweed harvesting is allowed at this park from April 16 - May 15 with a seaweed and shellfish license. Lake Pondilla has limited fishing for smallmouth bass. The short walk to the lake is not vehicle-accessible.

A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website.


Events

Free days at state parks: Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park on ten designated free days in 2013.

The 2013 State Parks free days are as follows:

Jan. 21 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
March 30 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 and 28 – National Parks Week
June 1 – National Trails Day
June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4 – Peak season free day
Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 through 11 – Veteran's Day weekend

Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.

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Picnic and Day-use Facilities

The park has 25 unsheltered picnic tables. Picnic sites are located at the Gun Battery, the beach area and the Point Partridge area. All unsheltered picnic tables are first come, first served. There are two reservable log picnic shelters. The shelter areas have two covered picnic tables, two uncovered picnic tables and two large BBQ grills. One shelter is located near the beach area and has a medium size grass area. The second shelter is located at the Gun Battery picnic area and has a grass area. The Beach picnic shelter will accommodate up to 50 people. The Gun Battery picnic shelter will accommodate up to 150 people. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

Please note: An additional Special Activity Permit is required for group activities and events such as wedding ceremonies, races, other sports events etc. For additional information and a permit contact the park at (360) 678-4636.