Whidbey Island RV Adventure: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

There's a horeline path from the park to the base proper.

The second stop of our Whidbey Island RV adventure took us a few miles south to the Naval Air Station.

Because Wayne is retired from the Air Force, he (we) have military privileges, even on a Navy base.

I used the Department of Defense Lodging website to find information about the Cliffside RV Park. Then I called 1-877-NAVY-BED to make our reservation.


The base's Cliffside RV Park is strategically located overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We chose a waterfront site and were rewarded with #7, a spot that would be hard to get during the summer months.

Walking back towards the RV park from the base proper.

The park has level cement pads, green spaces in between, picnic tables, BBQs, fire pits, full hookups and free wifi. When Greg checked us in, he pointed out the amenities: restrooms, showers, laundry, pavilions for gatherings, a fire ring, games for adults and children, sports equipment rentals, and special activities including telescope nights for star gazing (we were sorry to miss that one).

Our Sunseeker RV parked in Site #7.

A shoreline path runs from the park to the base which has additional amenities. We walked towards the runway for closeup airplane viewing. But when they were taking off from Runway 25, we could see (and hear) all the action right from our site.

Relaxing and watching fighter jets taking off from Runway 25.

And the beach is amazing. I went beachcombing along the shore. One stone became my trip souvenir. I was the only person there on such a beautiful day.  What a luxury.

Looking north. Our RV is on the cliff behind the trees on the right,.

Here are some additional beach shots. This was the best RV park we've stayed in. It's well laid out and kept immaculate. I know we'll be back, maybe in May after we get back from our big snowbird RV adventure to California and Arizona.

If you're an authorized user for base services and don't have an RV, they have an area for tents and furnished yurts and trailers for rent. Click here for more information and pictures. - Margy