Fort Worden Historical State Park

Fort Worden Historical State Park is a 432-acre park in Jefferson County, in Port Townsend.

Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.

Camping The Beach Campground offers full-hookup sites with level, spacious sites, most with views of Admiralty Inlet. The Upper Forest Campground has partial-hookup sites in a forested, more private setting. Both campgrounds have easy access to trails and restrooms with showers. Maximum site length is 75 feet with limited availability. Reservations are necessary year-round as campsites are popular and fill quickly. Camper check-in can be done at the park office or through self-registration at the campground bulletin board. Please note, there is a prickly native ground covering plant in the grassy areas around the Beach Campground. 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

Rentals: Fort Worden Vacation Rentals

Hiking and Biking Take a stroll along 12 miles of hiking trails. Need help deciding what trails to explore? See our suggested hikes at Fort Worden. Upon entering the park, continue straight to the 4-way stop. The Peace Mile trailhead is to the left, Artillery Hill, where the majority of historic structures are found, is straight through the 4-way stop, beach trails are to the right. Contact the park office to learn more about ADA accessible trails and access to Artillery Hill. Cyclists can ride along 8.3 miles of biking trails. Look for trailhead signs to see which trails are appropriate for bikes.

Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, ADA Buildings, Accessible Parking, Accessible Trails

• Dogs Allowed on Leash • Horses not Allowed Do not harvest firewood. Cell service varies depending on your carrier and location within the park. ADA access to the Park Office When entering the park, go straight through the four-way stop intersection and then take your first right. The Park Office is the second building on the right. There is ADA parking and a ramp on the back of the building. Pets 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. Boat launch closed The boat launch is closed indefinitely for safety reasons. Other state park boat launches are available at nearby Fort Flagler and Mystery Bay State Parks. Additional boat launches are operated by the Port of Port Townsend.