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Potlatch State Park
Phone: (360) 877-5361
Fax: (360) 877-5361
City: Hoodsport
Address:
North 21020 U.S. Hwy-101,
P.O. Box 1051,
Hoodsport, WALocated 12 miles north of Shelton, Wash., on the state's western side.
Sunny days and low tides attract many to Potlatch to harvest oysters, dig for clams or catch crab and fish. The beautiful Hood Canal offers scenic views, and windy days bring out kite fliers and windsurfers. Scuba divers favor Potlatch for its accessibility and easy descent, and kayaking is a popular day-trip activity. The park offers an active Junior Ranger program.
For more up to date information, visit the Potlatch page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Potlatch State Park is a 57-acre camping park with 9,570 feet of saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal. The park's beautiful grounds are home to a variety of activities, from interpretive programs for kids to boating and shellfish harvesting.
Potlatch State Park is part of a planning project of the lower Hood Canal state parks.
Potlatch State Park is part of a planning project of the lower Hood Canal state parks.
Marine Park: No
Park Hours
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
The Minerva Beach area is closed due to flood damage. Potlatch State Park's day-use area and campground are open.
For information on future Hood Canal Bridge closures, visit the Department of Transportation Web site.
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
The Minerva Beach area is closed due to flood damage. Potlatch State Park's day-use area and campground are open.
For information on future Hood Canal Bridge closures, visit the Department of Transportation Web site.
Significant History
The area where Potlatch State Park is now located was known as "Enetai" (meaning "beyond") to the Skokomish Indian Tribe. The Indians set their winter villages here and held potlatches in the area. The park is named in honor of the potlatch, a gift-giving ceremony.
Later, the property became the Minerva Resort, with cabins and hotel. A sawmill that once sat on the site was destroyed by fire.
Later, the property became the Minerva Resort, with cabins and hotel. A sawmill that once sat on the site was destroyed by fire.
Major Landmarks
Average annual rainfall is 64 inches.
Interpretive Oportunities
The park offers summer amphitheater programs and Junior Ranger activities. A beach host is on site to answer interpretive questions for park visitors. The park features an annual April "Shellfish Shindig."
Directions provided by the state parks department are given below the map,
or you can try to have google create the directions from the coordinates we have on file.
Drive twelve miles north on U.S. Hwy. 101 to park entrance.
From Hoodsport:
Drive three miles south on U.S. Hwy. 101 to park entrance.
Directions
From Shelton:Drive twelve miles north on U.S. Hwy. 101 to park entrance.
From Hoodsport:
Drive three miles south on U.S. Hwy. 101 to park entrance.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
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Bears
Chipmunks
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Rabbits
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
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Crows/Ravens
Ducks
Eagles
Geese
Grouse
Gulls
Hawks
Herons
Humming Birds
Jays
Osprey
Owls
Woodpeckers
Wrens
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Clams
Crabs
Mussels
Octopus
Oysters
Sea Birds
Sea Cucumbers
Seals
Shellfish
Shrimp
Squid
Starfish
Whales
Salmon
Steelhead
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Cedar
Douglas Fir
Hemlocks
Alders
Apple Trees
Cherry Trees
Maple Trees
Daisies
Foxgloves
Rhododendron
Berries
Eel Grass
Ferns
Moss or Lichens
Seaweed
Thistle
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| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
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Swimming
Beachcombing
Bird Watching
Interpretive
Sailboarding
1 Amphitheater
6 Fire Circles
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1.5 mi. of Biking Trailer
1.5 mi. of Hiking Trails
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Boating
Scuba Diving
Fishing
Clamming
Crabbing
Oyster Taking
5 ft. of moorage
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Four major rivers lie within a 30-mile radius of Potlatch. These include the Skokomish, Hamma Hamma, Duckabush and Dosewallips. For shellfish seasons and license requirements, please check your Department of Fish and Wildlife "Fishing in Washington" regulation pamphlet.
Picnic NotesThe park offers one reservable picnic shelter and 25 unsheltered picnic tables. Call the park at (360) 877-5361. There is a reservation fee.
Boating/Water NotesPotlatch has five mooring buoys available for $10 each a night.
Moorage fees are charged year-round for mooring at buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. |
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| Park Services | Area Services |
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Camping
Pay Phone
Wood
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Auto Repair
Airport
Boating
Camping Area
Diesel
Fishing and Hunting Supplies
Gasolene
Gifts
Golfing
Groceries
Hardware
Hospital
Marine Supply
Overnight Accomodations
Pay Phones
US Mail
Propane
Recreational Equipment
Wood
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Firewood, propane, groceries and gasoline are all available three miles north of Potlatch in Hoodsport. | |
