Visit a State Park (or Two!)

Fort Worden Historical State Park is a sprawling multi-use park overlooking Admiralty Inlet at the entrance to Puget Sound. Camp, explore beaches, forests, historic gun batteries, and museums, or attend a workshop, art exhibit, or concert in a variety of historic facilities on site.

Fort Towsend Historical State Park – On the surface, Fort Townsend is a classic state with beach access along Port Townsend Bay. But a closer look reveals a hidden history. Built in 1856, Fort Townsend operated as a U.S. Army site on and off until a fire destroyed its barracks in 1895. The small camping park south of Port Townsend is unique among Washington’s coastal forts because it has all but returned to nature.

Fort Flagler Historical State Park is a camping park surrounded on three sides by saltwater shoreline. Offering unparalleled views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains and Puget Sound, this historic fort features many of the original military buildings used at Fort Flagler during the turn of the 20th century including gun batteries, noncommissioned officers’ quarters and the hospital building.

Visit the mountains or beach at Dosewallips State Park. Dig for clams or watch a herd of elk wander through camp. This diverse and dynamic park located in Brinnon, WA is perfect for a day trip.

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