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Fort Townsend Historical State Park

Port Townsend, WA

Fort Townsend Historical State Park
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Fee: Discover Pass required: $10 day / $45 annual. Other fees: trailer dump $5/use; overnight unattended vehicle $10/night; mooring buoy $23; dock moorage $1/vessel ft. Reservations: Washington State Parks reservation system

About this park

Fort Townsend has beach access along Port Townsend Bay and a hidden history. The fort was built in 1856 and operated on and off as a U.S. Army site until a fire destroyed its barracks in 1895. The park is open 8 a.m. to dusk year round and has moorage and a trailer dump.

Nearby state parks

๐ŸŒฒAnderson Lake State Park ยท Chimacum ยท 3.8 mi
๐ŸŒฒFort Flagler Historical State Park ยท Nordland ยท 4.1 mi
๐ŸŒฒFort Worden Historical State Park ยท Port Townsend ยท 4.3 mi

Fort Townsend Historical State Park FAQ

Where is Fort Townsend Historical State Park located?
Fort Townsend Historical State Park is in Port Townsend, Washington, at 1370 Old Fort Townsend Road. GPS coordinates: 48.0734, -122.7893. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Fort Townsend Historical State Park?
Discover Pass required: $10 day / $45 annual. Other fees: trailer dump $5/use; overnight unattended vehicle $10/night; mooring buoy $23; dock moorage $1/vessel ft. Reservations: Washington State Parks reservation system. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Fort Townsend Historical State Park?
You can call (360) 385-3595. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Fort Townsend Historical State Park?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about Fort Townsend Historical State Park?
This listing was last updated on October 9, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.