Washington State Parks

Park overview:

Fort Flagler State Park is a 784-acre marine camping park surrounded on three sides by 19,100 feet of saltwater shoreline. The park rests on a high bluff overlooking Puget Sound, with views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Many historic buildings remain at this 19th-century-established military fort.



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Park hours/updates:

Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk. The campground closes Nov. 1, reopens March 1.
Day use, vacation houses and the Environmental Learning Center are open year round.

Camping:
Check-in time: 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time: 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Agency information:

Don't move firewood: Please protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species by obtaining or purchasing your firewood at or near your camping destination (within 50 miles). Firewood can carry insects and diseases that threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by buying and burning your firewood locally. For more information, visit online at www.dontmovefirewood.org or the Washington Invasive Species Council website.

Campsite Information:

The park has 57 standard tent sites, 57 full hook-up spaces, two primitive sites, one Cascadia Marine Trail site, one dump station, four restrooms (one ADA) and eight showers (two ADA).

Forty-five standard tent sites and two primitive sites are in the upper camping area. Because this area is on a bluff above the water and is canopied with trees, it is not suitable for large RVs.

Twelve tent sites and 57 full utility sites are in the lower park area and have easy access to the water. Maximum site length is 50 feet (may have limited availability).

To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

Group Accommodations:

The park provides two primitive group camps with vault toilets and no showers. The scout camp accommodates tents only it has a maximum occupancy of 40 people. There is a fire ring and one open-sided shelter. The wagon wheel group camp accommodates both RVs and tents. It offers a covered picnic shelter and has a maximum occupancy of 100 people. There are two vault toilets and no hookups. Fees vary with size of the group. To make a reservation for either group camp, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

2013 camping fees:

Please note that the following general fee information is not customized for each individual park, so not all fees will apply to all parks (for example, primitive campsite and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations).

May 15 – Sept. 15 (peak season)
Primitive campsite and water trail camping: $12
Standard campsite: $23 non-premium site, $26 premium site
Partial-utility campsite*: $30 non-premium site, $35 premium site
Full-utility campsite*: $32 non-premium site, $37 premium site
*Please note: Camping fees during the 2013 peak season are $28 for partial-utility sites and $29 for full-utility sites at Beacon Rock, Lewis & Clark and Schafer state parks. These parks are first come, first served.

Jan. 1 – May 14 and Sept. 16 – Dec. 31 (off-peak season)
Primitive campsite and water trail camping: $12
Standard campsite: $22 for non-premium and premium sites
Partial-utility campsite: $28 for non-premium and premium sites
Full-utility campsite: $29 for non-premium and premium sites

Maximum eight people per campsite.

Second vehicle: $10 per night is charged for a second vehicle unless it is towed by a recreational vehicle. Extra vehicles must be parked in designated campsite or extra vehicle parking spaces.

Dump stations (if available): Year-round dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.

More about park hours
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park from April 1 through Sept. 30; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.

To view campsites and facilities reservable at this park, visit the reservation system and campsite maps.

Park Features

This historic fort offers gun batteries to explore and guided heritage tours. Panoramic views of surrounding mountains and Puget Sound add to the attractions.

History

Fort Flagler, along with the heavy batteries of Fort Worden and Fort Casey, once guarded nautical entrance to Puget Sound. These posts, established in the late 1890's, became the first line of a fortification system designed to prevent a hostile fleet from reaching such targets as the Bremerton Naval Yard and the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and Everett. Construction began in 1897 and continued in one form or another until the fort was closed in 1953. The property was purchased as a state park in 1955. Fort Flagler is named after Brigadier General Daniel Webster Flagler.

Interpretive opportunities

Visitors may explore the military museum, featuring an interactive display about area history. The museum includes a gift shop. Both are open daily, May 15 to Sept. 30 and on weekends from Oct. 1 to May 14. For group visitors or special arrangements, call (360) 385-3701. Admission to the museum is by donation.

Guided tours of historic buildings and gun emplacements are offered Wednesdays and weekends from May 15 to Sept. 15. To request a tour, call the park office at (360) 385-3701. A donation of $2 to $7 is suggested for tours.

Services/Supplies

Available in the park	Available in the area
• Camping • Park store • Pay phone • Fire wood	• Boat rental • Camping • Fishing/hunting • Gasoline • Gifts • Golf • Groceries • Marine supplies • Pay phone • Propane • Recreational equipment • Wood

Most services are available within 20 miles of the park.

Activities

Trails	Water Activities	Other
• 5 mi. Hiking Trails • 5 mi. Bike Trails	• Boating (saltwater) • 2 boat ramps (saltwater) • 256 feet of dock (saltwater) • 256 feet of moorage (saltwater) • Fishing (saltwater) • Personal Watercraft (saltwater) • Swimming (saltwater) • Water Skiing (saltwater) • Clamming • Crabbing	• 15 Fire Circles • Interpretive Activities • Museum
In addition to the trails, there are 12.5 miles of roads and 3.6 miles of beach front to explore. Clamming is open April 1 through June 30. A recreational license is required for fishing and shellfish harvesting at Washington state parks. For regulations, fishing season information or to purchase a recreational license, visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website.

Events

Events
Date/time	Event description	State Park
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays May 15 - Sept. 15	Guided Historic Tours: Tour the park grounds, gun emplacements and the 1905 historic military hospital at Fort Flagler State Park. Special tours are available upon request by calling (360) 385-3701. A donation of $2 to $7 is suggested for tours. Tours are also offered on holidays. Coordinated in partnership with the Friend of Fort Flagler.	Fort Flagler (360) 385-1259
June 8	100 Geocaches in 100 Parks to Celebrate 100 Years!: To celebrate the 100th year of Washington State Parks, 100 geocaches will be available in state parks across Washington. This geotour kickoff event begins in the Historic Hospital of Fort Flagler State Park, starting the hunt for a Centennial cache hidden here and another at nearby Anderson Lake State Park. Join the real life outdoor treasure hunt and the State Parks Centennial 2013 celebration. To find geocaches in Washington state parks, visit www.geocaching.com (registration required for participation). Please note: June 8 is a State Parks free day in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day. A Discover Pass is not required for vehicle access to Washington state parks on free days.	Fort Flagler (360) 385-1259
June 28, 29 and 30 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Painting in the Parks – Fort Flagler: Celebrate the centennial of Washington State Parks by painting in the parks. Take a journey through a state park and find artistic inspiration. Then spend the day creating a work in Washington’s great outdoors. From June 28 through 30, participants are welcome to paint at the following Olympic Peninsula state parks: Fort Flagler, Fort Worden and Sequim Bay. A full schedule of Painting in the Parks days is available at www.pleinairwashington.com. Presented by the Plein Air Washington Artists.	Fort Flagler (360) 385-1259
Aug. 17	Shellfest at Fort Flagler: Enjoy the culinary delights of Puget Sound shellfish at the second 2013 Shellfest event. More information will be available closer to the event.	Fort Flagler (360) 385-1259

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Boating Features

The park offers two boat ramps and 256 feet of moorage dock. Moorage docks are seasonal, removed between Sept. 15 and March 25 each year.

A daily watercraft launching permit for $7 and a trailer dumping permit for $5 may be purchased at the park.

Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.
Moorage fees are charged year round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available. For more information, call (360) 902-8844.

Picnic and Day-use Facilities

The park provides one kitchen shelter without electricity on the west side of the island across the road from the Kilisut Harbor launch and the concession area. The shelter has five picnic tables and large fire ring. Restroom facilities and water nearby. Maximum 100 people. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.

The park provides 19 sheltered and 40 unsheltered picnic tables, all scattered throughout the park with the largest number located on the beach available first come, first served.

Wildlife

Mammals	Birds	Fish & Sea Life
• Chipmunks • Coyotes • Deer or Elk • Otters • Rabbits • Raccoons • Squirrels	• Crows or Ravens • Doves or Pigeons • Ducks • Eagles • Geese • Gulls • Hawks • Herons • Hummingbirds • Jays • Owls • Snipes • Woodpeckers • Wrens	• Clams • Crabs • Sea Birds • Seals • Shellfish • Starfish • Whales • Perch • Red Snapper • Salmon

Environmental Features

Physical Features		Plant Life
		• Cedar • Douglas Fir • Hemlock • Alder • Apple • Ash • Birch • Maple • Daisy • Foxglove • Lupines • Paintbrush • Rhododendron • Rose • Berries • Ferns • Moss or Lichens • Seaweed • Thistle