POTLATCH STATE PARK
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.
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.
A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to Washington state parks for day use. For more information about the Discover Pass and exemptions, please visit the
Discover Pass web page.
Camping Fees : Please note that the following general fee information is not customized for each individual park, so not all fees will apply to all parks (for example, primitive campsite and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations).
Standard campsite, $15.
Utility campsite, $21.
Primitive campsite (accessible by motorized/non-motorized vehicles) and for water trail camping, $10
An additional $3 fee (standard) or $5 fee (utility) may be charged for select premium campsites at some parks.
Maximum eight people per campsite.
Second vehicle: $10 per night is charged for a second vehicle unless it is towed by a recreational vehicle. Extra vehicles must be parked in designated campsite or extra vehicle parking spaces.
Dump stations (if available): Year-round dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.
More about park hours : Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Length of stay: you may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31. Campsite Information : The park has 19 tent spaces, 18 utility spaces, one dump station, one restroom and two showers. Sites have no hook-ups. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability). Two of the tent sites are for primitive use (hikers and bicyclers) only. All campsites are first-come, first-served.
1. Potlatch State Park offers a 9, 570-foot freshwater shoreline for swimming.
2. The park is located on the Hood Canal providing saltwater swim options as well.
3. Lifeguards are not present at this state park; swimmers should exercise caution and safety measures while in water bodies.
4. Swimming during low tide reveals interesting marine life but can be risky due to strong currents and cold temperatures of the canal waters.
5. Water shoes or sandals are recommended because of sharp shells and rocks along both fresh and saltwater shorelines.
Potlatch 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.
Located on the shores of Hood Canal, you can enjoy saltwater fishing for species like salmon and shellfish. Freshwater options include trout in nearby streams. A boat ramp is available for launching vessels into deeper waters.