Visit Fort Townsend State Park
Park Hours
8 AM - DUSK
YEAR ROUND
Day-Use Parking Fee
NEED A DISCOVER PASS
ANNUAL PASS: $30
ONE-DAY PASS: $10
Location
1370 OLD FORT TOWNSEND RD.
PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368
Fort Townsend is a 367-acre marine camping park featuring 3,960 feet of saltwater shoreline on Port Townsend Bay. The heavily wooded park has a rich military history dating from pioneer days. Abundant plant and wildlife and 6.5 miles of trail make Fort Townsend State Park a popular destination for hiking, beach exploration and wildlife viewing. Historic remnants and interpretive panels can be found throughout the park. Check out parks.wa.gov for more information about camping, the wedding/day-use facility and all the park amenities
Points Of Interest
What makes Fort Townsend State Park so special? Check out some highlights of what Fort Townsend State Park has to offer.
Explore 6.5 miles of scenic trails that offer stunning overlooks of Port Townsend Bay. Access to the beach provides opportunities for seasonal clamming, shell identification, sea watching, and leisurely wandering.
If you’re a history buff, take a walk along the History Trail. You’ll find the fort’s cemetery site on the Cemetery Trail, the WWII torpedo x-ray tower near the Madrona Trail, and the 1870’s era stable site at the beginning of Parkway Trail.
The Friend’s Barn, a modern replica of the Fort’s stable, is available for rent and serves as a charming venue for weddings, meetings, and family gatherings. The Amphitheater and the Parade Grounds also offer versatile spaces for a variety of events, making this location a perfect destination for both recreation and special occasions.
Bluff Trail
Park Beach
WWII Torpedo X-Ray Tower
Friends Barn
Amphitheater
Historic Parade Grounds
Meet Our Park Ranger
Fort Townsend State Park is managed by Park Ranger Patty Anderson. She is hard at work every day making the park run smoothly. And she is a good friend of FOFT.
“Hi Friends!
I am approaching 40 years of service as a Park Ranger with Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. I have been fortunate to be a steward in many of Northwest Washington’s most beautiful recreational areas. Each one is special in its own way. Many were exceedingly popular and heavily visited. Others were quiet yet special places.
Each park has held a place in my heart as I left my mark upon them in their development. I have always been and continue to be a “hands on Ranger.” Please stop by. I usually will be out in the park striving to make it better. Fort Townsend State Park is one of those special parks. Please join us in enhancing and keeping this park at its best.
- Ranger Patty Anderson
Trail Maps & Brochures
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