Getting Here

Fort Worden State Park Conference Center, located in the scenic Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, offers a unique blend of art, history, recreation and natural resources. Situated along the southeastern shoreline of Juan de Fuca Straight, at the entrance to Admiralty Inlet, Fort Worden gives its visitors an exceptional experience of spectacular views, expansive beaches and an unbelievable array of facilities.

Travel: Access the Washington State Ferries Route Map to help you plan your travel to PortTownsend. For current ferry schedules and rates, use their website or call the ferry system at 1-800-843-3779 statewide and 206-464-6400 for out of state. Or find us using the Google Map or MAPQUEST links below.

Accommodations: Fort Worden State Park offers a variety of overnight accommodation packages including restored military buildings large enough to accommodate 1,200 in a performing arts pavilion or small enough for an intimate fireside gathering. Meeting rooms offer a variety of sizes and equipment to support your needs. Accommodations range from one- to six-bedroom Victorian houses to college-style dormitories. An international hostel and 80 campsites also are available on the park campus. If you travel by boat, the park offers moorage floats and buoys.

Recreation: Fort Worden State Park offers trails for hiking, bicycling, and two miles of beach and that's just the beginning. Fort Worden State Park Conference Center sits among the wooded hillsides of Point Wilson, offering you sweeping views of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, Puget Sound, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. You’ll have plenty of places to explore in this beautiful 434 acre park. Contact us at 360-344-4400 for lodging and other park information.

Directions

The Wildlife & Nature Art Expo takes place in The Commons dining hall at Fort Worden State Park. Once on the park grounds go through the stop sign intersection to the next road and turn right; and park in the large parking area.

From Seattle travel across the Sound to Bainbridge Island. Take Hwy. 305 straight out the ferry dock, through Poulsbo, and connect with Hwy. 3 going north to the Hood Canal Bridge. Cross the bridge and take Hwy. 19 north. Hwy.19 becomes Hwy. 20 which brings you into Port Townsend. Follow all FORT WORDEN STATE PARK signs.

From Victoria and Port Angeles travel east on Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 20 to Port Townsend. Once in Port Townsend watch for FORT WORDEN STATE PARK signs and follow for about 2 miles.

From Whidbey Island travel to Keystone Ferry Dock at mid-island and cross to Port Townsend. Exit to the left out the dock and turn right at the Kearney Street light and follow all signs to FORT WORDEN STATE PARK.