Fort Casey State Park

Fort Casey was built at the turn of the 19th century as one of three forts designed to guard the entrance to Puget Sound in case of attack. (Fort Worden on the Olympic Peninsula and Fort Flagler on Marrowstone are the other forts.) The Coast Artillery Corps forts were never engaged, and the site became part of a state park in the 1950s. While at Fort Casey State Park, visit the Admiralty Head Lighthouse, explore the gun batteries, take a walk on the beach or hike one of the upland trails. Reservations are not taken for campsites, and there is a charge for overnight camping. Most of the sites are suited to trailers.

Phone number: (360) 678-4519

Fort Ebey State Park

Fort Ebey was built in 1942 as part of the United State's Pacific defense. In 1968, the army donated the site to the state, and it was opened as a state park in 1981 — one of many military properties in the Puget Sound area that have been converted to recreational use. While at Fort Ebey State Park, enjoy a walk to Lake Pondilla; visit the beach; hike along the bluff tops and enjoy views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Also explore the abandoned bunker and gun emplacement. Camping reservation number is 1-800-452-5687.

Phone numbers: (888) 226-7688
You may make reservations online.

Rhododendron County Park offers primitive camping on a first come first served basis. No contact information is available.