Port Townsend Boat Haven
About
Port Townsend Boat Haven is a public ocean beach in Washington, about a mile from the town of Port Townsend. Restrooms are on site, and the beach has accessible access. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July and August highs reach about 73°F with only around six wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby Port Townsend weather station. Winter is cooler and wetter, with highs in the mid-40s. Several short hikes lie within a few miles, including the Pump House Trail and the Rhododendron Trail, both about 2.5 miles away. The Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Flagler State Park is about 2.7 miles off, and Lower Oak Bay Campground sits roughly 6 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Port Townsend Boat Haven
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
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, 1 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
- Pump House TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Rhododendron TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Huckleberry Hill TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Flagler State ParkCamping2.7 mi
- Big Trees TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping6.3 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping7.9 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ebey State ParkCamping8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
