Fort Worden State Park - Port Townsend, Washington

Address:200 Battery Way
Port Townsend, Washington
Tel: (360) 385-4730

Originally built as an army installation for the protection of Puget Sound, Fort Warden boasts 2.1 miles of beaches and high bluffs amidst the ubiquitous and majestic Olympic Mountains. Nature lovers will be delighted by the wildlife, including bobcats, weasels and otters, as well as the opportunity to expand their knowledge at the Port Townshend Marine Science Center, which includes a natural history museum, a hands-on tide pool exhibit and educational programs on ecosystems. This park has countless opportunities for recreation, including activities revolving around the huge three-acre lake. The most unusual feature here is probably the conference center, ideal for retreats and reunions. Camping is available on the beach and on higher land and the grounds are spacious, with easy access to hiking trails. With all of these features, it's no wonder locals from around the region love to spend their free time at Fort Warden.

Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center is a 434-acre multi-use park with over two miles of saltwater shoreline and a wide variety of services and facilities. The park rests on a high bluff overlooking Puget Sound. Many historic buildings remain at this 19th century military fort.