Potlatch State Park
A state park with 5,700-feet of saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal. The park is home to a variety of activities and adventures, from picnicking, beach-going, boating and shellfish harvesting to interpretive programs for kids. It is named in honor of the potlatch, a gift-giving ceremony of Native American tribes who made their winter villages here.
park amenities
- One reservable picnic shelter
- Several unsheltered picnic tables
- One Amphitheater
- Six fire circles
- Camping: 38 tent spaces, 35 utility spaces, one dump station,
- Restrooms: one restroom in the day-use area, and two restrooms with showers in the camping area
- Five moorage buoys
park activities
- Boating
- Clamming
- Crabbing
- Oyster digging
- Diving
- Saltwater fishing
- Beach exploration
- Bird watching
- Kite flying
- Sailboarding
- Summer programs in the amphitheater and Junior Ranger activities sponsored by the park.
Information for Leaders
The Mountaineers has a commercial use permit with Washington State Parks for all free and fee-based outings at state parks. Leaders should carry a print or digital copy of our commercial use permit to show rangers they may encounter.
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Land Manager: Potlatch State Park
- Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 50
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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