Jefferson County Fairgrounds Campground

The Great Outdoors

Fort Worden Historical State Park was established in 1896 by order of the Secretary of War and Congress. It is one of three forts, including Fort Casey and Fort Flagler. Together they formed a "Triangle of Fire" designed to protect the sound. Along with its own RV campgrounds, the park has a lighthouse, a museum, a long stretch of Puget Sound shoreline, and several trails to explore. Fort Worden Historical State Park is also home to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center which features an aquarium where you can see a selection of local invertebrate species and fish. You can touch an anemone, and if you happen to be visiting on a Saturday afternoon during the summer, you can help with feedings. In the museum, you can see the fully articulated skeleton of an orca named Hope. While there, you can learn all about Hope through a series of interactive videos and displays. The park has so much to offer when you book an RV near Jefferson County Fairgrounds Campground.Just down the road in Port Hadlock, you can visit Indian Island County Park. In the park, the Indian Island Trail splits into three different sections. These sections are named Isthmus, Lagoon, and Portage. The Portage Trail runs parallel to the human-made canal created in 1913 that separated the island from the Olympic Peninsula. The Lagoon Trail will take you past a lagoon whether you take the bluff trail or the one on the spit. The Isthmus Trail offers spectacular views of the Olympic mountains.Chimacum is located in the same Chimacum Valley as Port Hadlock and Irondale. The town is home to several orchards offering incredibly tasty ciders at the right time of year. It's also home to Anderson Lake State Park. The park is only a 20-minute drive outside of Port Townsend, but it's a great place to take a picnic lunch when you book an RV rental and camp at Jefferson County Fairgrounds Campground.

Exploring the City

Port Townsend is a Victorian-era seaport with a rich maritime heritage. There's a lot to see and do here when you book a rental motorhome near Jefferson County Fairgrounds Campground. One of the more popular places to visit in town is the Port Townsend Aero Museum. Not only will you see a number of biplanes and vintage aircraft here, but most of them are kept in flying condition. The facility performs complete restoration and repair service in house, much of which is done by volunteers. It also has a youth mentorship program where young adults learn about aviation history, management techniques, how to work on the aircraft, and for the lucky, dedicated students, a chance to learn how to fly.If you are interested in learning about the Rothschild family, a visit to the Rothschild Home on Taylor St is in order. The home, built in the 1860s, has been carefully preserved and includes much of the original furniture and décor. It is a virtual time capsule for those who love old houses with history. It's a great way to spend part of the day when you are camping at Jefferson County Fairgrounds Campground.The Jefferson Museum of Art & History is located in the Port Townsend City Hall building, constructed in 1892. The museum offers an interesting selection of artifacts representing Port Townsend and Salish life in the 19th century. Many of the displays rotate throughout the year, so you never know what you will see.Whether you come to the Port Townsend area for the history, the seafood, the culture, or to take a break from everyday life, booking an RV rental in Port Townsend, WA is a great way to create memories with your family.