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.


Planning project at Fort Flagler State Park

Marine Park: Yes

Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter: Closed to camping Nov. 1, reopens March 1. The park is open year round for day use.

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

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.

Fort Flagler offers a variety of unique accoommodations for rent. The Fort Flagler Environmental Learning Center (ELC) makes a fun overnight camp get-away for large groups, and several vacation homes are available for overnight family vacationing.

Fort Flagler ELC:

The ELC, consisting of Camp Hoskins (capacity: 180), Camp Richmond (capacity 52) and Camp Wilson (capacity: 29), accommodates a total of 261 people in three dormitory camp arrangments. Guests can reserve one, two, or all three facilities. All camps include a dining hall, kitchen, plates and cooking utensils, as well as restroom/shower facilities. Prices vary depending on size of the group. For information or reservations, call the ELC office at (360) 902-8600 or toll free at (800) 360-4240.

Overnight heritage places:

-The Hospital Steward's House.
This vacation home has two upstairs bedrooms, one upstairs bath, full kitchen, dining room and living room. Maximum occupancy is four guests.

-The Waterway House.
This vacation home has four bedrooms, two baths, standard kitchen, dining room and living room. Maximum occupancy is eight guests.

-Non-commissioned Officers' Quarters, north and south.
Each unit has two bedrooms, one upstairs bath, standard kitchen, dining area and living room. Maximum occupancy of each unit is four guests.

Prices of heritage places vary with the season. To reserve a Fort Flagler heritage place, call (360) 902-8600 or toll free at (800) 360-4240.

Visitors may explore the military museum, which includes an interactive display, open daily 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 1- Sept.

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 1 - Oct. 31.

11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 1- April.

11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays May 1- May 31.
Guided tours of historic buildings and features may be arranged through the park office at (360) 385-3701.