I've stayed here a few times. Its easy to get to and close enough to town if you need anything while 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. read more

We booked 2 nights at campground, but haven't stayed even for a night. When day max temperature is ~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 read more

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We stayed one night, first visit to the area. I loved the feel of the campground, such beautiful trees and a real feeling of seclusion yet so close to town. We felt really lucky with the spot we'd reserved. The drive through the main campground is windy and narrow, definitely limiting the type and size of vehicles...which is probably why they created the more open, flat spaces just outside the main campground entry. The campsites vary in size, shape, and grade. While ours was relatively flat and worked great for our camper van, many looked much more suited to tent camping. Most provide a decent amount of privacy. A big bonus to the campground is the accompanying trail system. They did a great job of creating multiple peaceful, winding trails all accessible from the campground...some multi-use and others strictly for hikers. Lots of birds, deer, and lil squirrels & chipmunks to watch throughout the grounds. Really a great campground and gorgeous forest. Everything seemed to be well-maintained, the grounds very clean, and the trails fun and well signed. read more

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Cool park that feels like it's in the middle of nowhere, a short drive-in from the main highway. Amphitheater facing the water. Fire pits with grills next to picnic tables. Over 6 miles of trails, and bikes are allowed on some of them. 40 reservable campsites. There's a dump station if your RV needs it, along with a shower and restrooms. There's one group area that holds up to 50 people that requires reservations. Boat moorage available. The road into the park needs work. Park is open from 8 am-dusk during the summertime and any camping is closed for the winter, Oct. 1-April 15. Can be used during the daytime year round. The water supply is closed in the winter. read more

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We camped here: 9/22-23, 2018 Site #19 Cost: $30/night for site, $10/extra per extra car We camped here for a night this past weekend. The camp host was very nice! We had 3 cars total and he mentioned to us there were a handful of sites that had pull-through drives that could potentially fit 3 cars. Which site #19 did just that, we were able to fit 3 cars right next to our site! Score! We didn't have reservations, this campground turns into wall-up only after the 15th of the month. During summer though, this campground is reservable. The restrooms we were next too were stocked with soap and paper towels and were pretty clean. I saw a shower in there too that took tokens. We walked to the day use area and there is access to the water. There's also a super cute renovated historical barn on site! There was a wedding that Saturday night we were there, it looked super cute! (I looked into it and you can rent that barn for under $200/day, max capacity is 100 people and 70 cars). Overall, we had a great time at this state park and would definitely comeback here! read more

We arrived here sight unseen. Site 16 was perfect albeit it was the last spot. Nearby the bathroom and showers, the water spicket and one of the trailheads (Trillium Trail) for some Geocaching. Easy access to the park, and each of the camping sites. I would recommend this to anyone. read more

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AVOID THIS PARK FOR RV'S. The sites are barely 15' wide. Pit toilets, even though they advertise Flush. Coin Operated Showers advertised we're PAD LOCKED. RATES ARE HIGH. We had reserved for 3 days and COULD NOT CANCEL the last 2. We moved to Sequim State Park a little farther up, but MUCH nicer and cheaper. read more

Old Fort Townsend State Park - Sites are about 15’ wide. My neighbors TILT OUT EXTENDED over our picnic table. - Parks Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

This place is gorgeous! We came here last August for a wedding.. it was downpouring but they still had a decent area for us to set up and have a rainy wedding. My friend had rented out the friendship barn which protected us from the elements and we had a cozy reception inside. Plenty of greenery at this park and a beautiful location to photograph everything. Definitely a great place to visit if you love the outdoors. read more

So thankful for the beauty of this beautiful adventure spot in nature. You will be so pleased with the scenery, the fresh air and every little thing you will find. I took my 7 year old and the family vacation was absolutely incredible. Walking around that lighthouse and experiencing things that are filled with history is such an amazing thing to do. The views of the water, with the lighthouse, and the seagulls - breathtaking. read more

If you're looking for a serene woodsy place to tent camp this is it! There are RV/trailer sites which are what you would expect - all in a line with no privacy between them. The tent sites all have moderate to high privacy, especially the perimeter sites. If you're in the middle of the loop then unfortunately you have people 360 degrees around you but still not terrible. I noticed that all the sites have fire pits with grills except for #2 for some reason. I would also avoid #2 and #3 as they are literally directly next to the bathrooms and there is a bright metal halide light outside the bathroom. The pull-through sites generally are more secluded and offer more natural buffers than the back-in sites do. Within walking distance of the tent sites are large grassy fields with plenty of room for activities and games and there are several miles of easy walking trails that parallel the shore line with beautiful vistas overlooking Port Townsend Bay. One of the trails leads down to the shore which has a nice picnic table right on the shore. An added bonus for history buffs are the placards on one of the walking trails that tells the history of the park when it was an active Army base in the late 1800's. The trails are all wide and well-maintained as well as heavily shaded which is nice in the hot summer. Only of a few of the lesser used trails were quite narrow (shoulder width wide). All in all my wife, daughter and I fell in love with this park and will definitely be reserving #1 again! read more

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Smaller campground. There is a men's "outhouse" and a women's "outhouse" fairly close to the sites (which are pretty small) and if you take a 5 minute walk they have a more typical restroom, 4 stalls, but no showers, two sinks & mirrors. Having a mirror in the bathroom is a bonus for me, I know it shouldn't matter but it's something I like to have! There are two really big grassy fields that are kept short and plenty of picnic tables. The kids had fun playing there and it was a great spot to play fetch with our puppy. The campsites don't have fire pits but they have the raised smaller contained fire pits made for bbq'ing in. We had a small campfire in it at night and in the morning. Plenty of water spickets scattered around close to the sites. And a gravelly trail will take you down to the waterfront. It's about a 10 minute walk and it's gorgeous down there! read more

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Gorgeous! Lots of trails & tall trees. Bring hiking/walking shoes and your dog. But, don't forget his/her leash!! Numerous picnic tables & camp sites too. read more

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Abandoned batteries were fun to explore. Would suggest carrying flashlights or phone flashlights as some corridors can be dark (and a bit scary!). The hike to battery ash is about 15min. We leisurely walked around the lighthouse, battery kinzie, and battery ash and it took about 1.5hrs. there were a lot of people camping with RVs and it definitely seemed to have good RV campground hookup. There were also two bike camping spots at the lower campground. read more

We stopped by here on our way to Pt. Townsend. The drive back to the park was really nice, with snow covering the ground and trees. We parked and walked down to the beach area. The cliff overlooking the beach offers great water views. The beach itself wasn't that big, but I think it was high tide. We were the only ones there, so it was really relaxing. The girls had a great time lifting up rocks. There were so many crabs and snails! The views of downtown Pt. Townsend are awesome. The only negative was there were not any stairs leading from the viewing area down to the beach. The drop-off was about ten feet, and it was surrounded by big rocks. It wasn't that hard maneuvering our way down, but we had to carry our three year old down, so it was a little tricky. On our way back up we noticed some broken steps (completely unusable). Worth stopping to see if you are in the area. read more

Old Fort Townsend State Park - View of Pt. Townsend from beach - Parks Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Beautiful private camp sites in an amazing location. Only 4 miles south of downtown Port Townsend and a short walk and you're on the beach. read more

Old Fort Townsend State Park - Morning view from the tent - Parks Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

What a clean and beautiful park! My brother got married here, the park rangers are so helpful and nice. The barn had tables and chair and fit close to 100 people in it comfortably. A awesome wedding venue and inexpensive to rent. read more

End of April 2019: We are lovers of the State Park system and sadly this is the worst Park we have seen. Why? It starts with the worst road that is horribly pot holed and in total disrepair, the campground is closed with no explanation, the bulletin boards are current 2015, and website is not only out of date but lacks basic information. The manager of this park needs to be held accountable. read more

I love camping here, so peaceful and well maintained.

The hikes adjacent to the park are gorgeous! However, there was no hot water for showers as promised. Staff was unavailable most of every day. The campground was pricey and I was willing to pay for good amenities. I recommend seeking camping elsewhere read more

I camped here during the last week of July 2015. I had camped here several years earlier and remembered enjoying it, so I came back. Though I didn't have a bad time, I probably won't seek this place out to stay again. The campsites themselves are fairly nice, though mine had no flat spots or those without stumps and rocks suitable to pitch a tent. Some did have tent pads, but not all. There are several miles of hiking trails, though what should have been a refreshing hike with fresh air was overcome by the smell of the paper mill. Gross! They are beautiful with some cool sights and old military things, though. Also, the "beach" views are kind of ruined by the industrial buildings across the water. And then there's the smell again. Shellfish are not safe to eat from this area, and I wouldn't really recommend swimming in it, either. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to avoid this place, but I also won't go out of my way to come back. 3.5/5 read more