WA / Military48.13° N
122.77° W
Verified July 2026

Fort Worden Batteries

Port Townsend, WA · Olympic Peninsula

Concrete gun batteries, dark corridors, and empty emplacements built to guard the entrance to Puget Sound from the late 1890s onward.

Field note

The batteries sit inside a working state park with beaches, trails, museums, camping, and historic lodging. Bring a real flashlight.

Access warning

Cliffs, stairs, and unlit interiors. Stay in public areas.

Evidence line

This listing is marked documented. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change, so use the primary source before leaving home.

Check the source: Washington State Parks