Ebey's Landing
National Historical Reserve
The beauty of Ebey’s Landing at the gateway to Puget Sound lured the earliest white settlers north of the Columbia River to Whidbey Island. Today, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve preserves the historical, agricultural, and cultural traditions of both Native and Euro-American peoples while offering spectacular opportunities for recreation.
The beauty of Ebey’s Landing at the gateway to Puget Sound lured the earliest white settlers north of the Columbia River to Whidbey Island. Today, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve preserves the historical, agricultural, and cultural traditions of both Native and Euro-American peoples while offering spectacular opportunities for recreation.
NOTE: We will be working with the Island County Historical Society and other local key organizations to update this information to better reflect Indigenous history and culture.
The vistas, woodlands, and fertile prairies of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve are much the same today as they were over 100 years ago when New England sea captains were drawn to Penn Cove and farmers to Ebey’s Prairie. We welcome you to explore the Reserve and visit the parks and public use areas.
Created by Congress in 1978, the 17,572-acre Reserve consists of historic farms, a quaint seaside town, native and pioneer land-use traditions, and ecologically significant areas.
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve is governed by a Trust Board with representatives from the Town of Coupeville, Island County, Washington State, and the National Park Service.
Town of Coupeville
The picturesque Town is located within the bounds of the Reserve.
Trails
The main Ebey's Landing trail is a 5.6 mile loop overlooking bluffs, fields, and Puget Sound.
Working Farms
Farmers today carry on the tradition of diverse, sustainable agriculture. Much of the land in Ebey's Reserve is private property, so please respect signage.
Camping
Camp nearby at Fort Ebey, Fort Casey State Parks or Rhododendron County Park.
Bird & Wildlife Watching
Loons, grebes, waterfowl, Western Meadowlarks, blackbirds, raptors, deer and more are frequent sights.
Prairie Overlooks
Ebey's Landing offers many overlooks and scenic vistas that are regular stars in film, commercials, and Instagram photos