Fort Worden, Military fortification in Port Townsend, Washington, United States.
Fort Worden spans 432 acres on a high bluff, featuring two miles of saltwater shoreline and numerous military structures constructed between 1897 and 1953.
The fort served as headquarters for Puget Sound Harbor Defense from 1904, protecting naval installations and major cities like Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett.
The Coast Artillery Museum displays military artifacts and a detailed scale model of Battery Kinzie, presenting the defense systems of Puget Sound.
Visitors need a Discover Pass for vehicle access to explore the 35 rental units, 80 campsites, conference facilities, and extensive trail network.
Point Wilson Lighthouse, constructed in 1879 before the fort itself, continues functioning as a maritime navigation aid at the western entrance of Puget Sound.
Location: Port Townsend
Website: http://parks.wa.gov/511/Fort-Worden
Operator: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website: http://parks.wa.gov/511/Fort-Worden
GPS coordinates: 48.13975,-122.76586
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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