When I originally wrote this my wife and I did not have an innerstanding regarding ADA laws and…read moreservice animals. Since than we have become educated so as to protect the laws set in motion by the ADA. There are 2 questions that can be asked regarding an animal that may be in question: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Staff are not allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person's disability. [Source: https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/) These questions were not addressed by the Park employee and the Park should have in place a plan on how to address an animal that isn't showing behavioral issues (ie: zero training, aggressive towards people/animals, etc.). There is a need for an awareness of the importance of being respectful to service animals. There is sadly many who claim their dogs as service animals when they're clearly not trained for any tasks and therefore should be labeled as ESA (Emotional Support Animal).

Steve and I returned to Fort Worden State Park after coming here for the first time several years…read moreago. We came here with a relative who recently moved here and it was wonderful to walk around and talk along the beach... visit and catch up as we strolled up towards the lighthouse. It is spring so it was windy and a bit cold but with enough layers we were pretty comfortable on our short walk. Such a beautiful state park and definitely a "must" to visit while in Port Townsend!

I've stayed here a few times. Its easy to get to and close enough to town if you need anything…read morewhile camping. We usually stop in Port Townsend either on the way in or out. Like all camping you have to make weekend reservations very far in advance, but I have had some success with setting an alert for the weekend I want to go. Prices do seem to be increasing making camping seem unaffordable to many. They do have free showers and a centrally located bathroom. Extra cars are 10$ a night, discover passes do not cover this. We usually go with friends and get 2 sites, they all seem very close to each other and don't offer a ton of privacy, but the closeness allows a little in our group to have fun circling the campground road on her bike/scooter. She also enjoys her time playing on the beach and in the woods. In the right season there are lots of berries to be found as well. We usually camp with dogs who also seem to enjoy the trip. There are lots of hiking trails that all intersect each other, it can be disorienting so you may want a map. I really enjoy the plant life here and always see interesting things I don't see other places. There is a new interpretive trail with some fun signage to make the walk even more enjoyable. If you are not camping this also just a nice stop off with your discover pass. Seems people get married here on a cliff above the water as well. It's nice to look out at the mountains and experience the beach at both high and low tide.

We booked 2 nights at campground, but haven't stayed even for a night. When day max temperature is…read more~60-65 and night is ~55 (normal temperature for Port Townsend area at summer), only way to get warm is through the wood camp fire. Gas camp fire doesn't do much besides providing some light. However, wooden camp fire is banned. I'm not if I'd want to come back here despite that it is such a great campground and park in general

Super cool stop while visiting Port Townsend! Great view of Port Townsend from the tower opposite…read morethe small parking area. They definitely keep it restored well. Love the brick walkway around the tower. Placards with historical information at entrance and on tower by door. Would recommend.

Quick little walk around a tower they used to call volunteer fire fighters to their posts. Awesome…read moreview of the water. A historical landmark in the Port Townsend area.

I think I was a small child the last time I visited Fort Flagler, so I don't remember much. It was…read moregreat to come back and experience again as an adult. Campsites go quickly at this place, especially in the coveted Lower Campground, which is so close to the beach there are tsunami warning signs throughout. The sites are large here, and although tents are allowed, they are most coveted by the RV crowd as all sites have power, water, and sewer hookups. (We also drove through the more rustic Upper Campground, which sits high on the bluff and is more sheltered. There were plenty of tents here, but weren't RV friendly except for the smallest units.) We spent three nights total, spending most of our time at the park enjoying the beach, bike trails, and (of course) the many historic gun batteries that protected the Strait during WWI and WWII. It's also about a 35 minute drive from Port Townsend, home to cute shops and restaurants. Reservations are a must if you want to camp at Fort Flagler. You can make them exactly 9 months ahead and they do fill up quickly.

I haven't ever been to Marrowstone Island before until quite recently and it was a great trip! The…read moremain purpose was to go to Fort Flagler and look at the fort remains and take in the scenic views which there was plenty of! The state park is also a retreat and there is quite a set up for anyone signing up for that and I can see why as the whole area is so peaceful and tranquil. The fort itself is quite a bit smaller as far as seeing structures go compared to Fort Casey on Whidby Island but this state park and it's history has it's own personality and charm. In some ways I like Fort Flagler better as far as peace and quiet goes as Fort Casey can get very crazy with visitors. The walking paths are quite manageable to take in the different batteries or what makes up Battery Row but they are dirt paths so if you go in the winter or spring be prepared for mud. Our Discovery State Park Pass came in handy for this stop and felt like it was put to good use for visiting this particular state park!

Beautiful setting and we had a comfortable condo. The office lady was terrific. We were a row above…read morethe ocean view condos which may be for owners or perhaps full-time residents. It was a nice walk down to our seemingly private beach. It is a sand beach, perhaps a couple of miles long! We chose Kala Point village as it is dog friendly - the dogs we saw were very nice along with their nice people.

The surroundings are beautiful. We were in a pine forest walking distance to the sound and a state…read morepark. It's an easy 20 minute drive to Port Townsend which is a charming fishing town. The ferries to Seattle and Woodinville are about an hour's drive. The drives to the trailheads were 45 minutes to an hour. Well worth it for a day of hiking in the National Park. Location gets 100%. The condo furnishings are a bit tired, but the place is clean and the pool and jacuzzi well maintained. We would stay here again for the beautiful surroundings and convenient location

We stopped here on our way to Fort Flagler. It's a small stop if you don't have a boat but the kids…read moreliked looking at the little crabs in the water and walking out on the dock. There's a couple bathrooms and some picnic tables. We enjoyed the stop (15 mins) but it wasn't a lot to see/do, more if you have a boat!

I have said before I don't think all Washington state parks are always "created equal" meaning they…read morearen't always the destinations you think they are while others very much are worthy of a visit. I suppose it depends what your purpose is here as there is a boat ramp for you to use but as far as something being really unique I don't quite see it. There is some decent views here of the water which are nice however the pier that usually seems available to walk on was closed. It stated on a sign that it was closed due to an emergency of some sort so perhaps something structurally is wrong with it. Anyway Mystery Bay just ended up being a whistle stop for us and we continued our way back to Port Townsend after a great visit at Fort Flagler State Park.

What an experience! So so happy to have seen some orcas All three of the staff on board were…read morefriendly and very knowledgeable. I will definitely be recommending them to others.

I've been whale watching off the California coast before, so I'm going to compare this experience…read moreto that. This ended up more of a pleasant boat ride than whale watching as we didn't get to see any orcas (such a bummer!) and only got to see one single, elusive Humpback whale name Victory. I can't fault the tour for that, but it definitely impacts the experience. It was still a nice boat ride, with friendly staff onboard and the fortunate luck of sitting at the back of the boat next to a conservationist-led tour group with a lot of knowledge shared. On the brighter side, the weather was beautiful and we got to see two kinds of puffin and some sea lions as well. Just wish we got to see whales, instead of just one.

Did a whale watching trip with Gabe and Elliot and it was incredible! The boat is just the right…read moresize (wouldn't want to be in one of those tiny Zodiac boats or one of the giant boats with 50 other people!!) and both Gabe and Elliot were so knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life that we saw. I was very impressed and will definitely book again!

Took boat out of Lopez Islander. 10/10 experience. TK and Jake crewed. Loved the small sturdy boat…read moreand the great visibility. Only a dozen folks on board and you can see everything from your seat thru big open windows. We saw bald eagles, steller sea lions, orcas, a grey whale, a minke whale, harbor seals, and lots of seabirds. Good explanations. Loved every minute.

This is a huge place to visit and we were mainly there to see the former gun defense areas. And…read morethere were many. So much to see

If it was like 11-12 years ago I would say I loved it, but now every thing is boarded up and you…read moreyou can't even go inside of anything anymore.