Come for the camping but not the beach. The campsites are big and spaced a good distance apart. Lots of trees... which unfortunately means the mornings can be a bit chilly without the direct sun. Not too busy of place. Shower is decent; takes one token (2 tokens for $1 at the station). Unfortunately the beach has a not so lovely view of the nearby pulp mill. And sometimes you even get the pungent smell. 10 minute drive to PT.
Most people coming to PT go to Fort Worden and drive right past the turn off for Old Fort Townsend. This tree-filled park is worth the half-mile drive off of the highway. Lots of trails (most are not wheelchair-friendly) with nice camp sites and a group camping area. There's a WWII missile repair silo onsite, and a ramp where you can launch a boat. Lots of history here, and there's an annual civil war re-enactment weekend that's very popular. Very quiet, and lots of bird and owl sightings.
Very nice park for picnics and just chilling out. Clean and nice view of the water. Easy to get too. Need a discover pass to just eat but what can you do. all parks require them.
The setting is as it was when I last visited in 1976. However, the state has done a wonderful job of protecting it.
my favorite kind of souvenir, a little beach great for beachcombing. easy to get togood place for a picnic
It's a park ... was nice to stop and relax for a while with the family. We had a nice picnic at the part while taking some time to ourselves while exploring things. The views were great and you could get up close to the water, kids enjoyed looking around and if the day is nice it makes it that much better too!
Nice little park. Good hiking. We sometimes take the dogs for a walk there. The forest is lovely. Rhodies in the woods in the spring.
Visited Fort Townsend State Park to check out the Friends Barn for an upcoming wedding in our family. What a nice little park. The ranger was very helpful in opening up the barn so we could see the inside. While we were checking things out a couple of deer wandered by. We walked down from the amphitheater to the water - a short hike to a wonderful grassy spot on the water.
Take the time to see this fort and the displays. the volunteers that staff the venues are very knowledgeable and friendly. you should take the time to learn about the people that have defended our country and how they did it.
Like being in the middle of no where but just 4 miles off the highway. Each campsite is layed out for max privacy.. Lots of great trails through the woods