fort worden state park

lsokanoff

We went with our outdoor group and stayed the night. Our dorm room was comfortable with a shared bath. It was fun to walk around and see all the buildings and bunkers. Breakfast and dinner were included in our price which was a very good value. We just felt a little rushed having to be at the meals right at a certain time.

walthorticulture

Great views over to Canada and the Cascades. Good interpretive center for the wildlife there. Quiet coves for just sitting and reading or napping too.

Djoym1

My husband and I drive here about once a month to take our dogs and nieces on walks. The bunkers are fun and there is a lot of space to be on a nice leisurely walk . The view is real nice too. We never have camped here but they do have a nice camping area. Plus you can rent out the houses.

431kathya

Grab your camera and picnic for a terrific day. Definitely walk around the lighthouse and onto the pier.

LysaA_12

For family biking, flying kites, exploring, hiking running water-ever, this place is one of our favorites to escape to!

paulowlcourt

Have spent a February weekend at Fort Worden for the past 16 years, as mentioned in my title a great group destination. Lots of room (Officers houses are 4 - 5 bedrooms) big dining rooms and roomy kitchens for meal preparations. The houses are not fancy but very functional, and after many years of minimal maintenance it appers that money is being reinvested back into the facilities. Lots to do at the Fort itself or wander into Port Townsend and enjoy a number of good restaurants and lots of local food and flavors. Enjoy, kick back, read a book, light a fire, sip a glass of wine and walk the Fort and Beaches. Not fancy but most practical for a large group and reasonably priced.

wolfcall2

We walked the beach to the Light House. Its seemed to be deserted, to bad. Interesting history of the park with all the military housing still there.

pmwentling

It looks like they are turning the area into a college so check it out while you still can. There are a lot of things to do there and plenty of history to go along with it.

cbrat223

The parade grounds are perfect for a little game of soccer, football or volleyball or flying kites. From a film buff perspective "An Officer and a Gentleman" was filmed here. The light house is also quite nice for photos.

Beach13comber

the grounds are great and the wild deer are so close you can almost touch them. The Castle can be rented which would be great for a family or even honeymooners.

451tammyc

If you enjoy some bits of history, you will love this place. Very well kept and lots of walking and investigating old bunkers along the beach front of Washington. Make sure you purchase a parking pass, which is a little bit hard to find the building that you purchase it in.

MartyO_13

Water, wind, waves and a lighthouse. Beautiful park to visit. Take the time to walk out to the point. It was worth the stop.

lmiriamc

Fortunately, we got to visit this park on a beautiful, although very cold, day. I loved it. There are a couple of driftwood littered beaches and a cute little light house to admire. Also really fun are the embattlements left over from when the west coast needed protection from the Spanish (I think). I can't believe that these buildings are open and you can wander around in them. When the light from outside is good, there are plenty of unique photo opportunities. Not only does this park have great natural attractions, the old buildings are used for a lot of different activities. There is even an old dirigible hangar there.Great for many hours of exploring.

WhidbeyTraveler

So many different sites to choose from, house to rent, or use the day use sites for a family beach day. This place is so big and vase that you don't really bump into others as everyone seems keen on respecting everyone's else's space. This is a great place for a holiday.

415jamier

The lighthouse and the beaches are spectacualr even in te fall. I live in bellingham but I still hop te ferry frequently just to visit this park.