Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.6 miles from Port Townsend. The beach has restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Summer brings the mildest, driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Townsend show July and August highs around 73°F with lows in the low to mid 50s, and only about six wet days in each of those months. June and September run a bit cooler, with highs near 68°F and eight or nine wet days. Winter is cool and damp. December highs average about 45°F with lows near 38°F, and rain falls on roughly 16 to 17 days a month from November through January. Spring warms gradually, from highs near 52°F in March to about 63°F in May. Several other places lie within a short drive. The Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Flagler State Park is about 3.6 miles away, and the Pump House Trail and Rhododendron Trail are both under 5 miles off. The Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ebey State Park sits about 5.9 miles away.