Fort Worden State Park lighthouse

Fort Worden State Park (and Conference Center!) is a historic 19th century military fort in Washington State. The park (and conference center!) sits on 434-acres with over two miles of Puget Sound shoreline.  Many of the original buildings from the fort still remain.

There are over 80 campsites and discounts are available for large RV groups. There is a lot to do at this beautiful state park (and conference center!).

Famous for: Being an ex-military fort and the view! Also, conference center!

Admission: Varies by accommodation selected/type of rental

Families with young kids will like: crabbing, beachcombing, bird watching, museums, hiking and biking trails

Families with teenagers will like: baseball, fire circles, kayak and bike rentals, two tennis courts, water skiing, mountain biking

Other travelers will like: Madrona MindBody Institute’s many drop-in well-being and moving arts classes featuring Nia, yoga, belly dance, pilates and more

Accommodations:  There are 35 housing units (also, barracks and dormitories) available for renting year-round. Reservations are available one year in advance. Houses range from single to six-bedroom units with living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens. All houses have fully-equipped kitchens and linen service.

Best campground in the park: Both the Beach (50 sites) and Upper (30 sites) Campgrounds are popular.  The Beach Campground offers a breathtaking view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which sounds nice.

Best months to visit for weather: June – September

Best months to visit to avoid crowds: the park is popular year-round

Nearest major cities: Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia

More info can be found at the Washington State Parks website.

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Photo courtesy of: Up to Camp Washington