Explore the Hood

The Hood Canal is teaming with activities and adventures. Our cabin is centrally located and offers a base camp for any adventure you choose.

Many of the state parks offer world-class clamming and oysters seasonally, along with fishing and crabbing. Rent a kayak and take a paddle to view the scenery and wild life, visit one of the many fresh water rivers in the area, or experience a waterfall up close. If you're into scuba diving, the Hood Canal offers the most diverse underwater landscape in the world. Are the mountains calling your name? There's no shortage of hikes for all levels of expertise!

Outdoor Activities & Adventure

Hood Canal Adventures: Offers guided kayak tours, wild mushroom foraging in the forest, and kayak/paddleboard rentals. Launching is available directly from the beach at Yelvik’s (small day-use fee may apply).
Vance Creek Railriders (Shelton): A unique experience where you can pedal a four-wheeled railbike along forgotten timbered rail lines through lush forests.
Ridge Motorsports Park: Features a high-speed karting track that is a replica of a professional road course, reaching speeds of up to 45+ MPH.
Skydive Kapowsin: Offers tandem skydiving from 13,000 feet with views of the Pacific Northwest.
Lake Cushman Golf Course: A scenic course carved from the forest in the Olympic Mountains, known for abundant wildlife sightings.
Hoodsport Hills Disc Golf Course: A family-friendly, 9-hole course located in the Hoodsport Community Trail Park; it is heavily wooded with concrete pads.

Diving & Marine Exploration

Yss Dive (Hoodsport N Dive): A technical diving and training center providing gear servicing, repairs, and specialized equipment for commercial and recreational divers.
Sund Rock Dive Site: A marine protected area known for vibrant marine life and dramatic underwater walls, suitable for all skill levels.
Octopus Hole Conservation Area: An undeveloped dive site famous for its shallow wall inhabited by Giant Pacific Octopus, wolf eels, and squat lobsters.

Parks & Hiking

Hoodsport Trail State Park: Features family-friendly hiking trails with a "rotating story" along the path for children, plus unique wildlife nesting areas.
Dosewallips State Park: A 425-acre park with both saltwater and freshwater shorelines, offering camping, grassy fields, and historical rail beds.
Potlatch State Park: A 57-acre park known for its shellfish harvesting, boating, and interpretive programs for children.
Lilliwaup Tidelands State Park: A quiet spot ideal for beachcombing, birdwatching, and exploring tidal flats.
Triton Cove State Park: A day-use park with an ADA-compliant boat launch and access to near-shore fishing.
Twanoh State Park: Famous for having some of the warmest saltwater beaches in Washington.
Pleasant Harbor State Park: Primarily an overnight moorage facility for boaters, also popular for scuba diving and fishing.

Local Shops & Services

Hoodsport Visitor Information Center: A year-round center serving travelers and outdoor enthusiasts visiting Olympic National Park and Hood Canal.
Yelvik General Store (Brinnon): A quaint neighborhood store providing essential goods and supplies to the local community.