Fort Townsend State Park

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33 reviews
Fort Townsend State Park

Quick Facts

262 ft

Price

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

40 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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February 2026

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February 2026
Fort Townsend State Park
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Campsite Fees
Official fees not provided. One visitor review complained about pricing, mentioning $27 for small campsites and $32 for an RV with hookups; this is...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.54

Top-Rated

Based on 33 reviews

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"Reviewers praise the park's shady, well‑groomed forest setting, clean restrooms and showers, and its network of trails and beach access. The tent/forest loop (sites 1–27) is repeatedly called the highlight. Common criticisms focus on the cramped RV loop (sites 28–40), small site sizes, and occasional pests or local smells."

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Campground Map

Fort Townsend State Park

Fort Townsend State Park

48.0780, -122.7945

Nearby places
Port Townsend — a few miles (short drive)

Best Time to Camp at Fort Townsend State Park

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.5 / 5
Top 23% in WA

Summer is prime for hiking, tidepooling and mild coastal weather; reviewers praise visits.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Lush coastal forest and quieter trails make fall appealing for visits.

Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5
Top 23% in WA

Spring offers green forest and good trail/tidepool conditions as things leaf out.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
3.0 / 5

Low‑elevation but coastal winters are wetter/cooler; park likely less comfortable then.

Planning Tips

    About Fort Townsend State Park

    Tucked into a lush coastal Douglas-fir forest, Fort Townsend State Park offers two distinct camping experiences: an intimate forest loop where towering evergreens create your own private woodland retreat, and a practical RV area for those seeking full hookups. Well-groomed trails wind through the canopy down to a rocky beach on Port Townsend Bay, perfect for exploring tide pools and watching the water.
    State park campground with a forested tent loop and a separate RV loop; small number of sites keeps the campground relatively quiet.
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    Activities you can enjoy

    Forested campground with an extensive network of well‑marked trails and downhill access to a rocky saltwater beach on Port Townsend Bay. Trails are used for walking/hiking and the shoreline is used for tidepooling and shoreline exploration.
    HikingReviewers repeatedly mention a well‑marked, manicured trail network and that the park provides a trail map at check‑in; many sites have easy walking access to trails.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsGround‑nesting hornets have been reported at individual sites and staff have relocated campers when nests were found. The walk to the beach is downhill and somewhat steep; the rocky shore can be slippery and rough underfoot. RV sites are very tight, which can make backing and maneuvering difficult.

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    Reviews

    4.5
    33 reviews
    Top-Rated
    Top-Rated
    Fort Townsend State Park is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers praise the park's shady, well‑groomed forest setting, clean restrooms and showers, and its network of trails and beach access. The tent/forest loop (sites 1–27) is repeatedly called the highlight. Common criticisms focus on the cramped RV loop (sites 28–40), small site sizes, and occasional pests or local smells.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 33 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Large, private, well‑groomed tent sites under mature trees; clean restrooms and showers; well‑marked trail system and easy access to a rocky shoreline for tidepooling; courteous staff and a quiet...
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    Based on 33 reviews

    Common Concerns

    • Multiple reviewers criticize the **RV loop (sites 28–40)** as **extremely cramped, stall‑like, and lacking privacy**, where you can hear every word from neighbors on both sides.[2][4] • At least...
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    Based on 33 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Book early and reserve tent/forest loop sites (1–27) for more privacy and larger sites. If using an RV, plan for tight maneuvering in sites 28–40 and be prepared to back in carefully. Ask staff about...
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    Based on 33 reviews

    Camper Quotes

    "site 22 is a gem!"; "The trees are magnificent."; "Plus: Es gibt Duschen 🙌"; "Ridiculously overpriced for two persons!"
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    Last updated February 2, 2026
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