We arrived at
Deception Pass around 2pm. Quite a lot of people and cars. Parking next to the bridge was 80% full. A young girl in an information booth answering questions and dispensing fliers. A good map is also posted. Even though only 20% full in the West Beach, but it's a HUGE lot. I cannot imagine what it's like when the lot is full (on weekends). I consider this already too many people. We didn't walk much. Just walked the two bridges. My friend's child played in the swimming area of Cranberry Lake, next to the ocean shore. So the parents had to keep watch. I walked around the short, paved sand dune loop. Not really a dune: quite flat. Excellent weather: sunny, a little hazy, but not hot. View at the beach is not bad. But I like the view up from the bridge much better. More than one campgrounds in the park.
Next stop: Fort Ebey. Saw 2 deer right at the parking lot. Constructed in 1942 in response of Pearl Harbor attack. 2 gun sites (only circular ground), a concrete bunker where you are hide or store ammunition. A bit damp inside. Water is leaking through the ceiling at a couple of points. Could be spooky. A flash light is useful. Tall enough to walk around without bending. Some rooms have wooden doors. The grassy slope high enough to have a fine view of the coast. Saw ~5 other people, maybe camping here? Very nice and quiet. My friend refused to sit on the grassy :(
On the way to Fort Casey, we stopped at Keystone Harbor, checking out the ferry and the underwater park. As it was getting dark, only 2 cars were there. We watched the sunset on top of the gun battery and barrack in Fort Casey. We were the only people there. Fine view of the Olympic. 2 more deer here. Didn't have time to check out the new1903 light house. This army site is much older: 1890. 2 shiny big guns. The barrack is much larger and in better condition. Staircases and safety nets. Guided tours are offered in summer weekends. Another nice park to camp and stroll about. Not sure if it would get too crowded on weekends.
