The Reserve does not close or have operating hours, and is a great place to visit year-round. However, facilities in the Reserve which offer visitors recreation and education opportunities all have varying hours for operations depending upon the season and some charge a fee.
Scenic Waysides: Daily - 8:00 a.m. to dusk
State Parks: Daily - 8:00 a.m. to dusk
Island County Historical Museum: Summer: Daily (except Tuesdays) - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Winter: Friday through Monday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Did You Know?
Many historic summer cottages remain around Penn Cove. The picturesque character of the cove, surrounded by the beach cottages, reflects the recreational development that flourished in the early decades of the 20th century.