Fort Flagler Historical State Park
Also known as Fort Flagler State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 385-1259
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-09-18. Official alert
Overview
Fort Flagler Historical State Park is a 1,463-acre park in Jefferson County, about 5 miles southeast of Port Townsend.
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 8 a.m. - Dusk
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $23 |
| Moorage - Docks and buoys | $1 |
| Watercraft Launch Fee | $7 · boat |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Moorage - Docks and buoys: $23 for buoy, $1 per vessel foot for dock • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash All pets must be kept on leashes throughout the park, as there is no designated off-leash area. Cougars have been spotted occasionally, so keep your pets close and children nearby for safety.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping The Lower Campground offers standard, partial and full-hookup sites that are level and spacious, with views of the waterway or forest. The Upper Campground has standard sites in a forested, more private setting. Both campgrounds have easy access to trails and restrooms with showers. Reservations are necessary April - Oct. as campsites are popular and fill quickly. Camper check-in can be done at the Welcome Station or through self-registration at the campground bulletin board. Please note, there is a prickly native ground covering plant in grassy areas around the Lower Campground and shelter. For more information, please read the Sandmat Flyer in English or the Spanish version of the Sandmat Flyer. Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Showers, Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Fort Flagler Vacation Houseshttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/fort-flagler-historical-state-park/fort-flagler-vacation-houses
- Fort Flagler Theaterhttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/fort-flagler-theater
Rentals: Fort Flagler Vacation Houses, Fort Flagler Theater
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingHorseback riding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails and Activities | — | — | Fort Flagler features both beach and wooded trails. Other popular activities include visiting the museum, taking an interpretive tour of the historic hospital and gun batteries, embarking on a scavenger hunt around the park, paragliding, hiking, boating, kite-flying, beach exploration, saltwater fishing, clam digging and crabbing. There is also a small playground in the day-use area across from the Lower Campground, as well as a basketball half-court and swings at the end of Flagler Road next to the Battery Row trailhead. |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails and Activities Fort Flagler features both beach and wooded trails. Other popular activities include visiting the museum, taking an interpretive tour of the historic hospital and gun batteries, embarking on a scavenger hunt around the park, paragliding, hiking, boating, kite-flying, beach exploration, saltwater fishing, clam digging and crabbing. There is also a small playground in the day-use area across from the Lower Campground, as well as a basketball half-court and swings at the end of Flagler Road next to the Battery Row trailhead.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Moorage There's one single-lane boat launch ramp, which drops gently down the beach north of the floats. 256 feet of moorage is available seasonally at this park. Moorage fees are charged year-round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, ADA Buildings, Accessible Parking, Accessible Trails
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
• Dogs Allowed on Leash • Horses not Allowed Due to the nature of historic buildings, not all buildings at Fort Flagler are completely ADA accessible. Cell service varies depending on your carrier and location within the park. All pets must be kept on leashes throughout the park, as there is no designated off-leash area. Cougars have been spotted occasionally, so keep your pets close and children nearby for safety. For more information on cougar sightings, refer to the cougar fact sheet. Shellfishing seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health due to marine biotoxins. For more information on closures and season changes visit the Dept. of Health and Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Shellfish Harvest Rules & Seasons.
Getting there
- Address
- 10541 Flagler Road
Nordland, WA 98358 - Nearest town
- Port Townsend — about 5 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.0858, -122.7016
- Phone
- (360) 385-1259
- fort.flagler@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 30, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology