Paddling Area
Admiralty Inlet
Fort Casey State Park · Whidbey Island
Launch
Keystone Boat Launch
Dates
May 1–3
Groups
3+
Restroom
Yes
Fee
Discover Pass
Inside Keystone Harbor, part of Fort Casey State Park. Paved ramp adjacent to the Port Townsend ferry terminal. Discover Pass required. Exposed to Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; expect significant ferry traffic and time crossings carefully.
Conditions
Tide · Port Townsend
| Date | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | −0.7 ft @ 10:38 | 8.1 ft @ 18:40 |
| May 2 | −1.2 ft @ 11:08 | 8.4 ft @ 19:24 |
| May 3 | −1.4 ft @ 11:40 | 8.5 ft @ 20:08 |
NOAA CO-OPS · 9444900 · across the inlet
Current · Admiralty Inlet (off Bush Point)
| Date | Phase | Slack | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Flood | 12:34 | 2.5 kt @ 15:19 |
| May 2 | Flood | 13:01 | 2.8 kt @ 15:50 |
| May 3 | Flood | 13:29 | 2.9 kt @ 16:23 |
NOAA CO-OPS · PUG1616_31
Map
Launch
Play Spot
Lunch Spot
Play Spots
| Spot | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty Head | tide race |
Lunch Spots
| Spot | Restroom | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Casey | Yes | 3+ |
