In the background of the intro picture, you can see the Science Center within Fort Worden.  The reef is just beyond and off the beach area.  Made of old tires, the artificial reef is replete with sea life; you never know what you'll find lurking in those old tires!  Be careful not to disturb the area, as the reef is still young and fragile.

Located in Port Townsend, drive into the town on Water Street, and turn left on Cass Street, which will turn into Cherry Street.  The Fort will appear in about a mile.

Fort Worden Reef

Wonderful!  I was wondering where all the nidibranches went in the winter. I saw 4 or 5 rare types here in one 40 min dive. This site is way better than Les Davies but way less visited. Better vis, cleaner reef. You'll find some tire reef and some concrete piling reef.

#2 - Fort Worden Reef

Fort Flagler is great out-of-the-way park for sightseeing, picnicking, and of course diving!  The scenic drive, alone, to the park is worth it for a weekend outing from Seattle.  For those who brought your Scuba gear, prepare for a fascinating dive.  Fish, macro life, plume worms and anemones have engulfed the pilings that march far out into the Admiralty Inlet.  As usual, dive on a slack tide.

From Seattle, take the Edmonds/Kingston ferry to 104.  Continue North through Port Gamble and over the Hood Canal Bridge.  In about 5.5 miles, turn right onto 19. After 11.5 miles, turn right again onto 116 and head North to the end of the road, in about 10 miles.  You'll then be at the entrance of the park.

Fort Flagler Pier

I just spent some time around the pier structure. I didn't know there was a reef out there. I might go back to find it sometime. The current was moving when I was there so I just kept it shallow and hung out with the fish in the pier. Very colorful life there. Schools of mini flounder shimmer away from you through the sand on exit.

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