: Anyone get their camping confirmation back from Ft. Worden?

: Shawn

: Just Paranoid...
Knowing that sites fill rather quickly at Fort Warden, here are a couple other options.
1. Jefferson County Fair Grounds (360) 385 9129. These sites are not nearly as nice, but there are showers and I believe it is cheaper than Fort Warden. The fair grounds are about a mile from Fort Warden. A paddle from North Beach (1/2 mile from fair grounds), along the bluffs, through kelp beds, around Point Wilson, and to the beach, would take about an hour. This could be a very nice way to begin your day. Check your tide book on this one, as Point Wilson can be quite hairy in a big flood or ebb. A short portage across the point is possible to avoid the currents.

2. Old Fort Townsend State Park (360) 385 3595. This park, about five miles from town has very nice sites. There are miles of trail, and beach access. The paddle from there to the beach will take a couple hours, and take you infront of Port Townsend's Water Front. This paddle, although longer, is generally safer than the paddle around Point Wilson.

There are also roads connecting these locations for the less adventuress.

Dave (Pygmy Boats)