Fort Flagler State Park
About
Fort Flagler State Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 3.7 miles from Port Townsend. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site, and there is no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the beach rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Townsend show July and August highs around 73°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on roughly half the days. The Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Flagler State Park sits just 0.2 miles away. Hikers can head to Huckleberry Hill Trail, about 3.6 miles off, or Big Trees Trail at 3.7 miles. Lower Oak Bay Campground, about 5 miles away, offers another camping option.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fort Flagler State Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–73°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Port Townsend, WA weather station, 2.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high38° low
- Feb49° high38° low
- Mar52° high40° low
- Apr57° high43° low
- May63° high47° low
- Jun68° high51° low
- Jul73° high53° low
- Aug73° high54° low
- Sep68° high51° low
- Oct58° high46° low
- Nov50° high41° low
- Dec45° high38° low
Nearby
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Flagler State ParkCamping0.2 mi
- Huckleberry Hill TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Big Trees TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Pump House TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Rhododendron TrailHiking4 mi
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping5 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping6 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ebey State ParkCamping9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Fort Flagler State Park
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
46° / 38°
16 wet
Feb
49° / 38°
13 wet
Mar
52° / 40°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 43°
12 wet
May
63° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
68° / 51°
9 wet
Jul
73° / 53°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 54°
6 wet
Sep
68° / 51°
8 wet
Oct
58° / 46°
12 wet
Nov
50° / 41°
16 wet
Dec
45° / 38°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Townsend, WA, 2.4 mi away at 100 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
