Fort Flagler Historical State Park & Marrowstone Island
Another coastal fortress at the northern tip of Marrowstone Island, with gun batteries, a lighthouse and beach campsites, quieter than Fort Worden.
Fort Flagler, along with Fort Worden and Fort Casey, formed the defensive system guarding the entrance to Puget Sound. Construction began in 1897. The park preserves several concrete gun batteries, which you can explore along the clifftop trail. Behind the Marrowstone Point Lighthouse at the northern end, you can see Mount Baker. The beaches are good for clam digging, fishing and kayaking, and there are campsites. The drive takes about 30 minutes, passing through the small village of Nordland and the island’s oyster farms. A Discover Pass is required for parking.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00 am–dusk
Nearby sights
- Northwest Maritime Center
- Jefferson Museum of Art & History
- Port Townsend Historic District – Downtown (Water Street)
- Uptown Port Townsend & Victorian Homes
- Port Townsend–Coupeville Ferry
- Chetzemoka Park
- Jefferson County Courthouse
- Point Wilson Light