Fort Townsend

1370 Old Fort Townsend Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368

Fort Townsend is one of the oldest U.S. Army sites in Washington, established during the pioneer era in 1856 to protect Euro-American settlers on the Olympic Peninsula. Although the park no longer has the original buildings and primarily serves as a beachside camping and hiking destination, there are interpretive opportunities where you can learn about the people and structures that once lived here. This park is a great place to explore and photograph lowland flora and fauna as you wander through the several miles of trails lined with Douglas fir and western hemlock trees. This is also a beautiful place to hold gatherings—people often host weddings and other events at Friends’ Barn, a replica of an 1800s stable that overlooks Port Townsend Bay and the Cascade Mountains.