Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground offers pet friendly camping near Chimacum, Washington with full hookup options and waterfront camping. The park has two distinct camping areas—upper and lower campgrounds—each providing different experiences. Upper campground sites are set in a forested area with more separation between sites, while the lower area features waterfront sites with less privacy. Temperatures typically range from 40-75°F throughout the camping season.
What to do
Explore historic military fortifications: At Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground, campers can wander through preserved gun batteries and bunkers. "The most fun is exploring all the gun batteries. We did the tour and it was very informative. Lots of history and there are even a few geocaches," shares Jill T.
Beach exploration and tide pooling: Lower Oak Bay Park offers direct beach access for wildlife viewing and tide pool discovery. "This is a great tide pooling and bird watching area, with great opportunities to put the kayaks, or paddle boards in the water for a short trip," notes Shari G.
Hiking accessible trails: Fort Townsend Historical State Park Campground features several miles of trails suitable for all ability levels. "There are several miles of easy walking trails that parallel the shore line with beautiful vistas overlooking Port Townsend Bay," explains skarz.
What campers like
Spacious camping areas: Campers appreciate the roominess at Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground. "Campsites here are really big. It is probably a group site. This place has fire rings and tables," says Kevin T., while Jack P. confirms, "Spacious campground compared to most. Great views and several trails."
Private forested sites: Upper loop sites at Fort Townsend Historical State Park offer more seclusion. "The facilities are spotless, campsites and spacious and private (upper loop) and it's very quiet. Lower loop campsites are very close together and have no privacy," reports Isabelle K.
Waterfront experiences: Beach Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park provides direct beach access and coastal views. "Being right on the beach is fantastic, and well worth the slightly higher cost," states Tom R., who also appreciates the "Great coastal views and beach walks with lighthouse and pier access."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Fort Ebey State Park Campground offers different experiences throughout the seasons. "My daughter and I camped at Fort Ebey during Spring Break and it was a lovely time with many Scotch Broom and other seaside flowers were in bloom," shares Margaret S.
First-come, first-served options: Oak Bay County Park doesn't take reservations. "Fee is $25 if you pay by cash or check at the Upper Bay campground, or if you pay onsite using the Park Mobile program there's an additional $2 fee," mentions Laura M.
Site selection matters: Fort Townsend requires careful site selection. "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," advises skarz.
Tips for camping with families
Family-friendly activities: Deception Pass State Park Campground offers diverse activities for kids. "Fun and safe campground. Near the beach with a small aquarium open on the weekend. The family had a blast," reports Nicholos J.
Kid-friendly swimming: Shallow water access makes some areas better for children. "Cranberry Lake has a designated swimming area where the water is super shallow and just perfect for the kiddos," notes Travis D.
Playground access: Fort Flagler includes play areas beyond natural features. "There is a lighthouse that still functions and plenty of beach access. You could even play tennis here if you wanted," according to Ryan L.
Tips from RVers
RV site selection: At Sequim Bay State Park Campground, site placement matters for RVers. "The camping for RV's with hookups is iffy. It's very close to the highway and the sites are extremely close to one another. Our site in particular had hookups in all the wrongs places," warns Amanda B.
SKP member access: Escapees RV Club members have exclusive access to certain facilities. "You must be an Escapees member to stay here and reservations are recommended. There are FHU and partial HU options," explains Wendy L. about Evergreen Coho SKP Park.
RV length considerations: Lower Oak Bay Park has size restrictions. "Nice views and right on the water but each site is very small with a 30' total vehicle length limit. We had a 19' trailer and it was tight and had to park the truck crosswise," cautions Doug M.
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