Port Townsend Railroad
About
Port Townsend Railroad is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.2 miles from the town of Port Townsend. Restrooms are on site, the beach has accessible access, and there's 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 weather station in Port Townsend, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on 16 or 17 days a month. For more time outdoors, the Pump House Trail and Rhododendron Trail are both within a few miles, and Huckleberry Hill Trail is close by as well. Overnight visitors can look to the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Flagler State Park, about 2.9 miles away.
Beach Details
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 Railroad
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, 1.3 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 TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Rhododendron TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Huckleberry Hill TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Big Trees TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Flagler State ParkCamping2.9 mi
- Lower Oak Bay CampgroundCamping6.3 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney PointCamping7.9 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ebey State ParkCamping8.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Port Townsend Railroad
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, 1.3 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.
