Dosewallips State Park – Brinnon, WA

Dosewallips State Park is located 60 miles north of Olympia WA, and is the eastern gateway to the Olympic Peninsula. The region is made up of forests, mountains, rivers, beaches and deltas – and surrounded by sound and sea. This freshwater/saltwater park makes a perfect day or weekend trip. It can also serve as a base from which to explore the historic forts and charming small towns to the north, or the first night on a grand road trip around the peninsula. It’s also a fantastic area to enjoy oysters and time on the Hood Canal. The park is a 1,064-acre, year-round camping park with 5 miles of shoreline on Hood Canal and the Dosewallips River. The campground has 75 tent spaces, 48 utility sites, twelve cabins, but be sure to reserve early because its a popular spot.

Location

Dosewallips State Park – website

Visits

• July 17 – 19 , 2021 – Stopped here for a couple nights on our way from Ocean Shores to Port Townsend.

Reviews

Ours

It’s a beautiful place with tons of things we love to do on the nearby Hood Canal. If you love oysters, this definitely a place to go since you have close proximity to Hama Hama as well as harvesting them yourself. Also a great place for kayaking (made extra fun when crabbing). There’s also a great dive bar/restaurant with the best fried oyster sandwiches and burgers – within walking distance from the campground. Cell service can be a little spotty.

Others

Nearby things we enjoyed

• All the oysters at Hama Hama Oyster Saloon. Cute huts on the water, very romantic spot.
• Crabbing from kayaks on the Hood Canal.
• Harvesting and shucking our own oysters from the shores of the Hood Canal.
• Food, drinks, and views at The Geoduck. Walking distance from campground and a ridiculously delicious oyster sandwich.
• Hiking Mt Walker for the amazing views looking back down on the canal and camp.

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