Fort Flagler Historical State Park Campground

Beautiful state park with the lower campsite open year round, with full hook up sites. Offered on a first come first serve basis over the winter months. During the summer months reservations are required.

Witnessed a beautiful sunset camping on the bluff . . . great camping spots.

Stayed here 4 nights and attended the Thing festival in Fort warden Jefferson County fairgrounds They had everything we needed to have a comfortable tent stay

Since the reservation system does not allow same day reservations, we showed up hoping to grab one of the few available sights as first come, first served. There were 3 or 4 sites listed as available in the lower campground and we found one that was perfect for us. We had the choice between a full hook up site and a dry site and chose the latter as it was perfectly level and offered more privacy.

It’s interesting to note the different pricing levels from ‘popular’ to basic. Some sites were tightly packed and others were absolutely enormous with great views. Our site, 105, had a very tight neighboring spot on just one side (a no show which gave us a much roomier feeling) and an ample area with picnic table, fire pit, and enough room for two tents behind the pad. A short trail, albeit somewhat overgrown, at the back of our site lead right to the beach.

The campground, while quite full, was incredibly quiet. I’m sure things are different in the summer time with more families camping. The hosts and maintenance folks were all very friendly.

Perhaps my favorite part of this campground is the location with miles of beach to walk. I was surprised that with our frequent strolls on the beach with the pups, we only passed a small number of people.

The dump station worked as expected and had potable water available.

We stayed here as a base to go whale watching out of Port Townsend. We really liked the campground, but it's a bit excluded, out on the end of the island. It takes a while to drive over to Port Townsend - and anywhere, really.  That said, it's beautiful and we really liked it. We didn't get a chance to explore the trails or much of the base, but we'd love to go back sometime. 

We stayed in the upper campground, in the trees. The views are nice on the beach, but we prefer a little more privacy. The showers require tokens and didn't work all the time.

Fun campground- there’s a woodsy side and a beach side and the beach side is much better. Can get windy.

We visited early this year before the mad summer rush and luckily the water was already turned on for park camping. We  had to go back the next week to see more of the things we did not have time for on the first visit. As the beach side has a lot of open camping we opted for the side nearer the trails that had a feeling of being a step away from the woods. 

Our pup insisted on daily walks on the amazing trails in the woods, so of course we had to humor him. Being dragged along by a 140 lb dog did not leave us much time to visit the bunkers or enjoy the bluff water views that popped up as we walked or trotted along after Tobi dog. On the return trip we followed the beach looking up at the bluff and tried to imagine where we were in relation to the trail.

It can be windy but luckily did not experience this during our stay. The other advice would be if you want to check out some of the bunkers you might want a flashlight as they can be quite dark and have uneven surfaces according to our camp host.

Other than that enjoy the changes made during high and low tide and the great sunsets and wildlife.

 Bathrooms were clean and the host was nice so it was an awesome visit and we are planning on returning

Lower loop is pretty fantastic, especially along the waterfront. Sites are generous and the campground itself was clean and plenty quiet (no loud neighbors!). We saw wildlife galore- bald eagles, seals, fish jumping, deer wandering the beach… spectacular! Sunsets were gorgeous too!

If there’s any downside at all, it might be that groceries are a solid 20m drive one way to get, but that’s no fault of the campground, it’s a trade-off for the location.

Edited to add: we have Verizon and had great reception in the lower loop. Service goes out in the wooded areas and several times in the last 20 mins of the drive or so, but otherwise we had no issues calling or using data.

Great RV sites in the trees and out in the open. The sites in the trees on the lower loop have full hookups. The upper loop is smaller sites more for tents and small RV's. No power or sewer on the upper loop and the water spigots are shared between sites. The little burger shack is good but only open a short time each day for cooked food because of the pandemic. There is a nice cove to explore on the water so bring your kayaks. Most of the lower loop pull through sites can fit larger rigs but double check for tree branches and boulders that may prevent larger rigs and 5th wheels from getting into proper position.

Absolutely beautiful sites both near and almost at the beach. Some say that the beachside sites can be windy. We had a beachside RV site without any issues. The tent sites are tucked into the woods.

Had a blast playing frisbee on the beach, hiking between the artillery posts, and even managed to grab a few postcards from the concessionaire! Some of the sites are less private, but ours was nice.

Absolutely loved this campground. Sites are spread out, privacy. Bathrooms, recycle and trash. Hiking everywhere. The Beach was incredible, we saw sealions and Bald Eagles. Peaceful, even though there were a ton of kids and dogs, people were respectful. I did not want to leave. Absolutely amazing.

Stayed in the upper campground. Some sites have beautiful bluff views. Nice trails and great access to the water!

Beautiful location! Historically very cool too!

We will come any season of the year to this campground. There’s something different at every time. We especially love spring and fall when it’s barely raining and we can walk the beaches with our dog in his raincoat. The wind blows, so pull your canopy in at night or when you’re away for awhile. One of our favorites…love to hear the boat horns too.

Great WA State Park located on Marrowstone Island in Port Hadlock WA.
47 dry camping and smaller trailer camp sites in Upper Camp area with 68 FHU sites in Lower Camp area on Port Townsend Bay.
With pre-Covid recreation sites for Kayaking, boating, scuba diving, paragliding and fishing - this was quite a unique Historical State Park. Reservations are handled through the WA State Parks reservation system. Day use Discovery Pass is required for access ($10 or $30 annually). Located adjacent to the US Naval Magazine on Indian Island.

Fort Flagler State Park is located at the northernmost end of Marrowstone Island and has some amazing beach camping sites. We were lucky to snatch one of the last waterfront sites for our van, site 107  a standard (no- hookups) one at the end of the beach front row which had a couple of trees nearby and offered some privacy but also had still nice water views and even its own little path to the beach. It was also pretty close to the bathroom but not too close. Sites 107-116 are beach front with various height of bushes in front of the water. The most open is 116.  Sites 116-108 are hook-up sites. Cell reception was good on AT&T

Bathrooms were cleaned but we did not see showers. I think there is a separate bathhouse that may be closed in the winter. We did not look for it.

Beautiful beaches on both sides of the long spit. We saw kite surfers and wind-surfers doing amazing stunts in the sunset. Breathtaking. You can also see the lights of Port Townsend, ferries passing by and the Olympics. Truly a spectacular place to camp!

Awesome fall and winter camping. First come first serve after Oct 31st. Spend a long weekend there last week. No problem finding 2 sites side by side for 40 ft rigs. Great hiking and exploring. City views of port Townsend. Easy in and out. Website said water was turned off at The sites but all sites still had water.. nice hosts that left us alone. Docks are pulled out of the water during winter months. Upper campground is closed during winter..

Spacious campground compared to most. Great views and several trails. Definitely will be back. Has electrical hook-ups and water.

This is a nice campground with a real mix of sites, separated into two parts, kind of an upper and lower. The lower section (sites 48-116) is for the big RVs. It’s flat, the sites are very close together, and there aren’t many trees or anything to provide privacy. You’re also closer to the beach and have some gorgeous views of Puget Sound. As a car/tent camper, I prefer the upper section (sites 1-47). You’re up in the woods and many of the sites offer better privacy. You could fit a smaller RV or trailer up here. There are a few sites along the bluff (lower numbers) that look right out over the water. There are lots of trails to explore and beautiful beach. You need a Discover Pass; national park passes aren’t accepted.

So much fun. Beaches, trails, military bunkers to explore, great group sites and the upper loop offers private campsites. The lower loop near the water is mainly rv’s and very open with no privacy. Small general store near the beach campsites.

I have camped here twice, once on upper campgrounds and most recently the lower loop. We stayed in #83 in the lower loop and loved it. Nice spacious site with our trailer and slightly wooded for privacy with a view of the water. The bathroom and shower facilities are clean and warm. Nice playground for kids and beaches to explore. Tons of old war bunkers as well. About 35 minutes to port Townsend for a good meal and shopping. Highly recommend this campground. Books up fast! Caution with the upper campground. We did tent camping in the summer and our site was completely dirt. We ended up very dusty and dirty and it was a little out of control and we just succumbed to being dirty and dusty. Not all sites are that way but if we had it to do over we would be more careful.

Really cool spot in the sound. Either ocean front wide open setup or back in the woods. Cool snack shack and play ground. Nice beaches.

My family has been going to this state park since before I was born and it never disappoints. Amazing views, lots to do and a wonderful place to spend some time. I look forward to going every year.

Clean, quiet campground with nice views! It felt far enough away from the big city, but still close enough to get to easily! Sounds of the waves lapping along the shore all night and birds chirping in the trees all day

Loved camping here we had a big party. 23 total - including 9 kids. The kids had a blast exploring the fort and the forest around the campsite. There's a big beach with a small general store/burger joint within walking distance. Port Townsend is just a short drive way and there are other beaches and areas to explore.

The campsites are spacious and clean with easy access to water.

We went in spring and it rained a lot, but still got out to explore the bunkers and the beach. Beach front sites and more trees sites. Bikes are helpful to explore the whole park. Quiet island history!

Easy to access, has bathrooms on site. Will require a State Park Pass, they do check vehicles and ticket people ($10 for day & $30 for one year.) It is a fun day try or a overnight stay. Rentals are available or you can bring your own accommodations. The beach stretches for miles with views of Mt. Baker. Lots of marine life to see. If you are lucky you may even see whales of different varieties go by. Explore the old fort that is open all the time. Or join a guided tour. Check out the store and museum setup that they have. Watch Eagles fly over and land on trees by the old fort very cool to see

Fort Flagler state park makes up for the fact that it isn’t the easiest park to arrive at by being one of the best parks you can arrive at in the area. We made an attempt to camp over Memorial Day to find that this park definitely needed to be reserved beforehand as every spot was taken all weekend. The park sits on the hood canal and the straight and is an old military base, still with artifacts from the area to explore. We stopped at the old gun area and started a short 2 - 3 mile hike around the area. The hike was pleasant as it traveled through forests with peek a boo views of the water. The downside is there is only around 6 miles of trails in the park. The camping areas are split into two. A more rv friendly part of the park by the water and a more tenter friendly part of the park that gives an amazing view of the Olympics. The park by far would be the one we would go back to in the area.

From arriving to leaving it was a great experience. Beach front camping, old fort to explore, and endless outdoor opportunities.