Fort Ward State Park

Washington, United States

Depth

20m

Visibility

5m - 14m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Fort Ward State Park

Fort Ward State Park is a shore dive situated in Rich Passage just off of Bainbridge Island (the southern extremes of Brainbridge Island) in the US state of Washington. The slipway here provides an easy entry and exit point and good visibility is normal year round. Boulders and rocky outcrops make for interesting exploration.

Fort Ward State Park Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

5m – 14m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O₂

Marine Life

Juvenile Marine Life
Eels
Crabs

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