{ Paddling

Few places can match the stunning scenery and access of Mason County’s waterways. Kayakers explore endless miles of saltwater shoreline, cruise Kokanee & Lake Cushman in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, or glide with the gentle currents of the Skokomish and Tahuya Rivers.

Wet your paddle with these adventure ideas:

Explore SKOKOMISH RIVER, using public put-in on Sunnyside Rd.

Launch at Shelton Marina or Walker Park and paddle HAMMERSLEY INLET to HOPE ISLAND. Ride the tide back. There is a current in this passage that is great to use to your advantage. Hope Is. can be reached with a short paddle from ARCADIA POINT launch. Hope Island has sandy beaches for easy landing and trails to explore.

Paddle SKOKOMISH near Union, explore the shores of HOOD CANAL or explore any of the lakes. LAKE KOKANEE (Lower Lake Cushman) is a popular lake destination.

An interesting two-hour paddle starts at the boat launch at LAKE ISABELLA. At the far end of the lake, enter MILL CREEK through a patch of water lily pads. Glide through the willows for half a mile before the stream begins to drop and becomes too shallow to navigate.

Local Kayak Rentals

Alderbrook Waterfront Center (Union)

(360) 898-2252 | alderbrookresort.com

Kayaks, SUPs, and motorized boats.

Hood Canal Adventures (Brinnon)

(360) 301-6310 | hoodcanaladventures.com

Kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and crab pots. Delivery available.

Hood Canal Events (Union)

(360) 710-7452 | hoodcanalevents.com

Experience packages including kayaks.

Hoodsport Kayak (Hoodsport)

(360) 970-0213 | Kayak and pedal boat rentals with drop off at Lake Kokanee

North Shore Hood Canal Kayaks

(360) 473-9289| hoodcanalkayaks.com

4790 Northeast North Shore Rd, Belfair

Summertide Resort & Marina (360)

275-9313 | summertideresort.com

15781 NE Northshore Road, Tahuya Boat and kayak rentals as well as a boat launch and parking for boat trailers.