Top 5 and Beyond!
C A M P IN G O N THE H OOD CA N A L Christina Maloney | Contributing Writer Owner, Hood Canal Adventures
#1 COLLINS CAMPGROUND Collins Campground is located within the U.S. National Forest in the Brinnon area. Nestled under giant Bigleaf Maple trees and directly on the Duckabush River, it contains only 16 sites with no-hook ups: and this is why we love it! From here you are within only a few miles from some of the areas most popular hiking trails including Murhut Falls, Ranger Hole and Duckabush Trail. Shellfish can be gathered nearby at the Duckabush or Dosewallips tidelands when the season is open for clam and oyster recreational harvests. The campground is first come / first served and is open mid-May through September. Visit fs.usda. gov or call the USFS Hood Canal Ranger District (360) 765-2200 for details.
#2 SEAL ROCK CAMPGROUND Seal Rock is another U.S. Forest Service campground in the Brinnon area, however this one is located directly on the Hood Canal with beach access. Forty-one tent and RV campsites are shaded beneath the FJORD
evergreen trees, some with water views. There are no RV hook-ups but the campground does have fresh water, flush toilets and electricity in the restrooms. Oysters litter the beach at low tide for you to harvest and cook up over your campfire. The campground has an area to walk-in your small boat or kayak for exploring the Hood Canal or harvesting Dungeness and Red Rock crab. Hood Canal Adventures of Brinnon will deliver your kayaks, paddle boards, and crab pots if you choose to rent. Seal Rock Campground is first come / first served and open April through late September. Visit fs.usda.gov or Hoodcanaladventures.com for details.
Twanoh State Park
#3 TWANOH STATE PARK
Twanoh State Park really has it all! Located on the southern end of the Hood Canal just outside Belfair, you’ll enjoy 22 full hook-up campsites and 25 tent sites, a pump-out station, boat launches and a dock, showers, covered picnic areas, 50
Whether you prefer the simplicity of tent camping or the comfort of RVs there are plenty of campgrounds on and around the Hood Canal to choose from. From your campsite you can take day trips to explore surrounding forests, rivers, and beaches or just relax under the trees and listen to the birds. For some inspiration to plan your Spring or Summer trip to the Hood Canal the staff at Hood Canal Adventures have made up their list of top 5 favorite drive-in campgrounds.
group sites, a staffed park office and store, and even kayak rentals. Over 3,000 ft. of marine shoreline offers shell fishing opportunities and warm summer waters are perfect for swimming and water play. A few campsites are open all year but the beachfront area is open April through mid-October only. Twanoh State Park is first come / first served. Visit parks.state.wa.us or call 360-275-2222 for details.
#4 SCENIC BEACH STATE PARK Scenic Beach State Park is located in Kitsap County near Poulsbo. With 1,500 ft. of Hood Canal beachfront, stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and native rhododendrons throughout, this park is “scenic” for sure! The beauty of this park makes it a popular wedding venue but also provides 50 tent sites and 18 RV sites for overnight camping. There are no hook-ups but it does offer restrooms with showers and a dump station. A group site with outdoor kitchen and horseshoe and volleyball areas are also available. Park trails, beach walking, and exploring the 121 acres of park grounds and historical sites will keep you busy while visiting this lovely campground. Open year round. Reservations and details may be found at washington.goingtocamp.com or call (888) CAMPOUT.
