Potlatch State Park

Star4.27
184 reviews
Potlatch State Park

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Season

Year-round

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Pets

Allowed

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Potlatch State Park
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Campsite Fees
Official fee schedule not provided in source. Visitor reports note a free dump station and free boat launch access after registering and paying; some...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.27

Satisfactory

Based on 184 reviews

185 Google reviews

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locationwaterbeachfriendly

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noisecrowded

"Most reviewers praise the waterfront location, picnic/shoreline access, convenience for ferry travelers, and dog-friendly atmosphere. Common negatives include noise from the nearby highway, crowded sites in parts of the park, inconsistent restroom availability, limited showers, and occasional closures or limited on-site staff."

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Best Time to Camp at Potlatch State Park

Visitors commonly report windy conditions along the open shoreline. Summer is noted as a popular time for arrivals after ferry crossings, but no formal season dates provided.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

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    About Potlatch State Park

    Potlatch State Park is a waterfront park on Hood Canal with open shoreline areas and picnic facilities, popular for quick stops and family outings. The park offers beach access and tree-canopy sites but is exposed to wind and nearby highway noise; facilities and host presence have been reported as inconsistent.
    Campground accommodates tent and RV camping; presence of a dump station and absence of sewer hookups are noted by reviewers. No cabins or glamping accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.
    Weather and SeasonsVisitors commonly report windy conditions along the open shoreline. Summer is noted as a popular time for arrivals after ferry crossings, but no formal season dates provided.
    Natural Features and SceneryShoreline on Hood Canal with beach access where tidepooling, shell and rock prospecting are possible at low tide. The park includes open waterfront areas and sections with a tree canopy that provide shaded campsites and picnic areas.
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    Campsite details

    Total Campsitesnull campsites

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    Tents
    Tents are allowed
    RV vehicles
    RV vehicles are allowed
    Primitive
    Primitive are not allowed
    Reservable
    Reservations are allowed

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    Amenities available

    Showers
    Picnic tables
    Dump station
    Flush toilets

    Activities you can enjoy

    Visitors report shoreline/picnic use, beachcombing at low tide, walking trails and boating access. The park is used for short hikes, picnics, and launching boats on Hood Canal.
    Hiking
    Reviewers mention walking trails and a tree canopy suitable for short hikes and strolls.
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are allowed

    Hazards

    General hazardsProximity to a busy highway adjacent to many sites can produce significant traffic noise and requires caution crossing to reach the water. Reports also note barking dogs and potentially noisy campers at night; facilities may be limited (e.g., portapotties only at times).

    Weather at Potlatch State Park

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    Precipitation: 0%
    Humidity: 65%
    Wind: 8.7 mph
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    Common complaintsHighway/traffic noise; crowded, closely spaced sites in the south loop; barking/noisy dogs and loud campers; inconsistent or limited bathroom facilities (some report portapotties only, others report clean restrooms), limited showers (one reviewer reports a single shower), and reports of parts of the campground being closed or no on-site host available.

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    4.3
    184 reviews
    Satisfactory
    Satisfactory
    Potlatch State Park is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Most reviewers praise the waterfront location, picnic/shoreline access, convenience for ferry travelers, and dog-friendly atmosphere. Common negatives include noise from the nearby highway, crowded sites in parts of the park, inconsistent restroom availability, limited showers, and occasional closures or limited on-site staff.
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    Based on 184 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Waterfront picnic areas and beachcombing on Hood Canal, convenient location for ferry travelers, boat launch and free dump station (after registration/payment), tree canopy and generally...
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    Based on 184 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Higher-numbered sites (reviewers referenced sites ~25+) were reported as more spaced. Reviewers note you can arrive late and use a pay box (no gates), and that the dump station and boat launch...
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    Based on 184 reviews

    Camper Quotes

    When the tide is out, you can go prospecting for shells and rocks.; No sewer hookup is a bummer; dump station is free and so is boat launch - after you register and pay.; The highway was RIGHT next...
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    Based on 184 reviews

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