Deception Pass State Park

Exterior of Ben Ure Cabin showing inside to living area with double-wide doors, couch, chair and small table.

Deception Pass State Park is a 4,134-acre marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline, and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes on beautiful Whidbey Island. Rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent waters of Deception Pass. The park is known for its breath-taking views, old-growth forests and abundant wildlife.

Photo of Ben Ure Cabin deck showing trees and water in background.

The Ben Ure Cabin at Deception Pass is on Ben Ure Island near Cornet Bay, with views of Puget Sound and Mount Baker. Access is only by beachable human-powered watercraft such as a kayak or rowboat. The modern cabin is 12-by-24 feet in size and features a large deck overlooking the water, as well as a picnic table, fully furnished electric kitchen, queen size futon, electric heat, lights, bathroom and outdoor shower. Visitors must take along their own drinking water to the site.

Interior of Ben Ure Cabin showing kitchenette with window, small table and chair, cabinets, sink, small refrigerator, stove, oven and door to bathroom.

Maximum capacity: Maximum two people

2013 Rental fee: $91 (plus tax) per night year round.

Reservations for yurts, cabins and platform tents: Unless otherwise noted above, reservations may be made year round online or by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. Reservations may be made nine months in advance of the arrival date. The rental fee and a $6.50 to $8.50 non-refundable reservation fee must be paid in full at the time a reservation is made. This holds the yurt, cabin or platform tent until 1 p.m. on the day after the first reserved night.

Cancelations: Online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688 as soon as possible.

Please note:

Washington State Parks pass discounts do not apply to yurts, cabins, platform tents, teepees, vacation houses or other roofed overnight accommodations.
Smoking is not allowed in yurts, cabins, platform tents or teepees.
Pets are only permitted in designated yurts/cabins.
Cooking is not allowed in yurts, platform tents or teepees. Cooking is allowed only in cabins with kitchenettes.
Bed linens are not provided in yurts, cabins, platform tents or teepees. Campers must bring their own linen and blankets.

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