Fort Flagler State Park
About
Fort Flagler State Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 4 miles from the community of Marrowstone. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site and no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Port Townsend weather station show July and August highs around 73°F with about six wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and wet days on more than half the days of the month. The Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at the park sits about a mile away, and Lower Oak Bay Campground is roughly 5 miles off. For time on foot, Huckleberry Hill Trail and Big Trees Trail are both about 5 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
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, 3.5 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 ParkCamping1.3 mi
- Huckleberry Hill TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Big Trees TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Pump House TrailHiking5.1 mi
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping5.2 mi
- Rhododendron TrailHiking5.2 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping5.7 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail - Camano Island State ParkCamping9.6 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, 3.5 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.
