Montage of Washington State Park scenes
spacer

Activities and events at Fort Casey

Activities

TrailsWater ActivitiesOther
• 1.8 mi. Hiking Trails
Boating (saltwater)
• 2 boat ramps (saltwater)
• Diving
• Fishing (saltwater)
• 1 Amphitheater
• Beach Exploration
• Bird Watching
• 2 Fire Circles
• Interpretive Activities



The park contains a designated remote-control glider area and a parade field popular for kite-flying. The lighthouse is open seasonally. Tours can be arranged by calling (360) 240-5584.

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

Free days at state parks: Visit Washington state parks for free. The Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park on ten designated free days in 2013.

The 2013 State Parks free days are as follows:

Jan. 21 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
March 30 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 and 28 – National Parks Week
June 1 – National Trails Day
June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4 – Peak season free day
Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 through 11 – Veteran's Day weekend

Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, please visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.

Events
Date/timeEvent descriptionState Park
Fridays and Saturdays
May 18 - Sept. 14
1 p.m.

Sundays
May 18 - Sept. 14
1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Guided Historic Gun Battery Tours: Volunteers with the Fort Casey Volunteer Battalion lead guided tours of the historic gun batteries at Fort Casey State Park. The 45-minute programs begin at the kiosk between Battery Worth and the parking lot. Special tours will be offered on July 4 and Sept. 3. For more information, call (360) 678-4519.

Fort Casey
(360) 678-4519
Full list of events at Washington State Parks


Boating Features

The park has two saltwater watercraft launchs.

There is a daily watercraft launch fee of $7. A paystation is available next to the watercraft luanch area. Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.
Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.


Picnic and Day-use Facilities

The park offers 68 unsheltered picnic tables. Picnic sites are first come, first served.