Deception Pass Bridge
Oak Harbor, WA
A 1935 steel bridge high above a tidal channel where the current runs like a river. Park at the lots on either end and walk out on the narrow sidewalk.
- Nearest town
- Oak Harbor, WA
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 48.4062, -122.6434
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Thousand Trails La ConnerMotorhome stopover4 mi from Deception Pass BridgeTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Washington Park CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Deception Pass BridgeTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
- Doe Bay Resort & RetreatCampsite17 mi from Deception Pass BridgeTentsCaravansDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Burlington / Anacortes KOAMotorhome stopover17 mi from Deception Pass BridgeTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Larrabee State Park CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Deception Pass BridgeTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Camano Island State Park CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Deception Pass BridgeTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Deception Pass Bridge?
Deception Pass Bridge is in Oak Harbor, WA, at GPS 48.4062, -122.6434. It is about 7 mi from Anacortes.
Can you camp near Deception Pass Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Deception Pass State Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 72 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Deception Pass Bridge?
Deception Pass Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: San Juan Islands by ferry.
What is there to see near Deception Pass Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Larrabee State Park (18 mi), Port Townsend Historic District (21 mi), Mount Constitution (21 mi) and Lime Kiln Point State Park (25 mi).
When is the best time to visit Deception Pass Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)