Washington · Camping

Lower Oak Bay Campground

Apr–Oct
best months
  • At 12 ft
  • Oak Bay Park

Lower Oak Bay Campground is a county-managed campground within Oak Bay Park in Washington, about 6.7 miles from the Port Townsend weather station. The land is classified as county land, and the site sits within the park's boundaries. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Port Townsend station 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. Several other spots lie within a few miles. Cascade Marine Trail Campsite - Kinney Point is about 2.1 miles away, and Tamanowas Rock Sanctuary Trail and Tamanowas Trail are both within 3 miles. For a longer trip, Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Flagler State Park is about 5.2 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Lower Oak Bay Campground

    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.

    1. Jan

      46° / 38°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 38°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 40°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 43°

      12 wet

    5. May

      63° / 47°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 51°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      73° / 53°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 54°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 51°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 46°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 41°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 38°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Townsend, WA, 6.7 mi away at 100 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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