Hood Canal Recreational Park

Hood Canal Recreational Park in Shelton offers a convenient public access point to Hood Canal with an **ADA-accessible boat ramp and 100 feet of handling dock**. The facility features a large parking lot suitable for vehicles with boat trailers, a covered gazebo, and picnic areas. The floating dock is seasonally removed in November and reinstalled in May, so plan accordingly during winter months. A **$10 daily launch fee** applies, or you can purchase an annual permit for $45 through the Port of Port Townsend. A Natural Investment Permit or combination of Discover Pass and daily launch permit is required.

This 8-acre park is open year-round and popular with kayakers, canoeists, and boaters seeking scenic access to Hood Canal with views of the Olympic Mountains. The park also offers opportunities for walking, hiking, and picnicking, making it a good spot for a full day outing. Additional nearby camping options include Brown Creek Campground and Lebar Horse Camp within 10 miles. If you need alternative launch sites in the area, W.R. Hicks County Park on Shine Road and Salsbury County Park on Wheeler Street (west of Port Gamble) are also options.