Hiking trails, fishing access, and the sprawling grounds of a historic coastal fort give Upper Forest Campground at Fort Worden Historical State Park a lot of ground to cover. Set within the wooded upper section of the park, the campground sits roughly a mile northeast of Port Townsend, with easy walking distance to both the beach and the open parade grounds that define the fort's layout. The Beach Campground — Fort Worden Historical State Park sits just below and is often considered the more sought-after option, but this wooded location has its own draw for campers who prefer tree cover over waterfront exposure.
Sites here are close together. Reviewers consistently note the lack of privacy between sites, and the campground fills quickly in summer, so arriving without a reservation is a gamble. Cell coverage is reported as poor, which is worth planning around if you rely on a data connection. On the upside, the sites have been described as clean, and ADA accommodations are noted as well-equipped.
Full hookups are available with electric, water, and sewer connections, and the campground accommodates RVs up to 70 feet. WiFi is listed as an amenity, which may offset the cell signal issue for some campers. A Discover Pass is required for day use in Washington State parks and runs $30 per year. Those exploring campgrounds around Fort Worden will find a range of options across the park's various facilities. Upper Forest works best for RV campers and those who plan to spend most of their time exploring the fort's trails, shoreline, and historic structures rather than relaxing at their site.
Description
Fort Worden Historical State Park is a 433-acre multi-use park with more than 2 miles of saltwater shoreline and a wide variety of services and facilities, including a full-service conference center that can be booked for daylong or multi-day events. Fort Worden, Fort Flagler and Fort Casey, with their big guns and strategic locations, once made up the coastal defense system known as, The Triangle of Fire. Constructed between 1898 and 1917, fascinating Fort Worden features more than 2 miles of beachfront and high bluffs with spectacular views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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Map & DirectionsUpper Forest Campground is located in Washington near Port Townsend
Directions
At north end of town on Battery Way.
Address
200 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Coordinates
48.13243 N
122.769 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 8/1/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 8/1/26- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/1/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 8/1/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 58 min from Bremerton, WA
- 1 hr 10 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 1 hr 19 min from Seattle, WA
- 1 hr 27 min from Bellingham, WA
