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Potlatch State Park, Shelton

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State Park · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Potlatch State Park is a 57-acre (23 ha) Washington state park located on Hood Canal near the town of Potlatch in Mason County. The park offers camping, hiking, boating, fishing, shellfish harvesting, beachcombing, and sailboarding.
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  • By sfarringt1
    Because we have family in Shelton, a good place to take kids for a couple of hours to play on beach. Beautiful views of the canal. Those that have boats also very accessible. A day fee is required.  more »
  • By Colleen N
    With this park, it's all about location. The picnic area, on the Canal side of the road, is right on the water and offers incredible views. The campground is across the highway, set in a treed...  more »
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  • By Sharon Marriott
    Peaceful, well kept, sea breezes. This is where my where we carried out my late husband's final wishes of spreading his ashes in the Pacific Northwest's Pacific Ocean. We truly loved this park. The park ranger was very accommodating to our wishes.
  • By friendly ghost
    Split down the middle by Hwy 101, beach access to the Hood Canal means crossing this busy road. There's a large beach and a roped swimming area. Waters are almost always calm as it broadens out here. There's a boat ramp and easy access for a relaxing kayaking experience. I can't imagine it would be a quiet place to camp given that the 101 stays busy round the clock.
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